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Just read a thread about fuses. Made me think. I have an 07 RK. I have thought about this in the past, riding season is coming, what different tools and specific sizes for wrenches, hex, etc. should I have. Not really into buying from the stealers, they want to much. I would just like a set of stuff I can put together myself. Any input would be helpful.
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I carry a set of combination wrenches, a 3/8 & 1/4 drive socket set and set of ball end hex wrenches. Also numerous zip ties, lengths and gauges of wire, fuses, duct and electrical tape, and loctitite. This sounds like a lot of gear but takes up minimum space at the bottom of the hard bags.
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When my Granddad passed, he left me all of his tools. Between all of his and the ones that I already had, I have 3 or 7 of just about everything I could need.
I average about 20k per year on my Shovel, so I carry a pretty extensive set.
I have them split into two bags.
Bag 1: Small pouch, about 8"x4"x1". In the saddle bag.
6" long 3/16 allen (seat bolt)
6in1 screwdriver
1/2 9/16 open end wrench
6" Cresent
Slip joint pliers
needle nose
dykes
Allen set
zip ties
flashlight
tire pressure gauge
rag
pocket knife (always have one on me, but still have one in the bag too)
small tube of blue LocTite
larger bag (an old leather shaving kit) (under the seat)
3/8 Socket and combo wrench
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
Ratchet, 3" and 6" extensions
Broad blade flat head screwdriver
thin blade flat head
6" #2Phillips, stubby #2 Phillips
torx set and vice grips
zip ties, electrical tape, pill bottle of grease, 14ga wire, set of plugs and a gap tool
My year group of bike has a horrible throw out bearing set up, and they fail fairly regularly, so I carry a throw out bearing, thrust washers and even fingers in the bag too.
I average about 20k per year on my Shovel, so I carry a pretty extensive set.
I have them split into two bags.
Bag 1: Small pouch, about 8"x4"x1". In the saddle bag.
6" long 3/16 allen (seat bolt)
6in1 screwdriver
1/2 9/16 open end wrench
6" Cresent
Slip joint pliers
needle nose
dykes
Allen set
zip ties
flashlight
tire pressure gauge
rag
pocket knife (always have one on me, but still have one in the bag too)
small tube of blue LocTite
larger bag (an old leather shaving kit) (under the seat)
3/8 Socket and combo wrench
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
Ratchet, 3" and 6" extensions
Broad blade flat head screwdriver
thin blade flat head
6" #2Phillips, stubby #2 Phillips
torx set and vice grips
zip ties, electrical tape, pill bottle of grease, 14ga wire, set of plugs and a gap tool
My year group of bike has a horrible throw out bearing set up, and they fail fairly regularly, so I carry a throw out bearing, thrust washers and even fingers in the bag too.
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+1 Thats a decent set. I bought one years ago.
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