mechanical/electrical survival kit
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Road Captain
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From: JAX Florida
mechanical/electrical survival kit
I asked a similar surival equipmentquestion a while backand got a whole lot of less than helpful (call that mindless) recommendations about cell phones,credit cards, and rain gear. What I was hoping for was some no BS must haves for the inevitible. bulbs, fuses, relays and ectera. the kind of stuff that can leave you stuck on the side of the rode only if you didn't havea relitively simplewhateveron hand.
Using a cell phone and then sitting on the side of the road waiting for a tow for a routinecomponent failure, does not a survival kit make.
some thoughtful contingency planning and preparation ideas will beappreciated.
Using a cell phone and then sitting on the side of the road waiting for a tow for a routinecomponent failure, does not a survival kit make.
some thoughtful contingency planning and preparation ideas will beappreciated.
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RE: mechanical/electrical survival kit
Tire patch kit, compressor that plugs into lighter, cable ties, spark plug wrench and file for electrodes, multi-torx set and allen set, camping knife. Multi-screwdriver set with flashlight at end so you can see the screw, small channel locks, small vise-grips, small crescent wrench. Tool pack that comes with touring models, small pump for air shocks, couple of pieces of rags to wipe up grease and oil. Most of it I put together based on the bike and what problems I might have and what I would need to get back on the road. Worked so far.
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RE: mechanical/electrical survival kit
Your bike has some spare fuses on it already, never hurts to have extra's in you mini toolkit. Spare headlight bulb, taillight bulb, sparkplugs, tire repair kit with Co2, flashlight and some tie wraps, a few wrench's and screwdrivers. Also if you have room a mini first aid kit. Alot of the items you carry depends on what storage you have and really how long of trip you might be on as well.
Always plan ahead if on a trip and know where the HD dealers are located, been there done that and got lucky. One other thing, learn your bikes gas mileage and don't push it to the last drop.
Always plan ahead if on a trip and know where the HD dealers are located, been there done that and got lucky. One other thing, learn your bikes gas mileage and don't push it to the last drop.
Road Captain
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RE: mechanical/electrical survival kit
I always carry Cryolight sticks. You shake them and brake them and get light for many hours. Can keep someone from running into you after the battery dies. I also carry tow straps, in the Lowers, in case I need to hitch a ride on a trailer.
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Road Captain
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RE: mechanical/electrical survival kit
thanks! that's the kind of feedback or suggestions I had hoped for. since we're now in the world of EFI are there any special fuses or relays that could create a total shutdown? My 225 HP bassboat Merc outboard has a single fuse that can render the whole ECM tose up. is there a similar fuse forour HD EFI's?
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RE: mechanical/electrical survival kit
Don't forget the double nought spy secret decoder ring...
Dude, you answered you own question, Unless you figure the engine is going to jump outa the frame...
The light sticks are a great idea.., and some jerkey, and some water, for when your waiting for the person
you called on the cell phone..
Dude, you answered you own question, Unless you figure the engine is going to jump outa the frame...
The light sticks are a great idea.., and some jerkey, and some water, for when your waiting for the person
you called on the cell phone..
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RE: mechanical/electrical survival kit
Torx bits, driver, screwdrivers, extra fuses (several 15 amp, one 10 amp), a spare Maxi-Fuse (40 amp on most late model H-Ds), tire repair kit, good flashlight w/spare batteries, electrical tape, spark plug wrench, ratchet wrench, spark plug gapper/guage; two spare spark plugs, H-4 headlight bulb, tail/brake light bulb, turn signal bulb.Some shop towels.Take plenty of extra water (especially during the summer), and some band-aids can't hurt.
