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Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Al Bu Ker Key, New Mexico
Anyone with a Dyna or Softail get a tool kit?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,351
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From: Illinois
I was riding with some friends once on my softail. My throttle assembly came loose. One of my buds pulled out his tool kit and had me fixed up in a few seconds. I bought a decent tool kit right after that and have carried it ever since.
That was over 40,000 miles ago. I have never needed it on my own bike, but I have helped several people out along the road with my tool kit since then.
The piece of mind it gives me far exceeds the small amount of space it takes up.
Dennis
That was over 40,000 miles ago. I have never needed it on my own bike, but I have helped several people out along the road with my tool kit since then.
The piece of mind it gives me far exceeds the small amount of space it takes up.
Dennis
Supporter
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,189
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From: N.E. Wisconsin
I carry the one that came with the bike, as well as added some copper wire, electrical tape ball end allen wrenches,torx wrench set and a Large channel locks and adjustable (crescent wrench). The large tools come in handy when when riding with a group. Especially guys with trailers.
P.S. Oh....and a "For Sale" sign for the guys on Goldwings ! (Pretty hard to sell'em on the road though when people won't even steal them !)
P.S. Oh....and a "For Sale" sign for the guys on Goldwings ! (Pretty hard to sell'em on the road though when people won't even steal them !)
Last edited by drukanfu; May 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Reason: added
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 343
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From: Western WA
I keep a small tool kit in my saddlebag at all times. Have used it a few times to help friends roadside, and a couple of times for minor issues on my own bike. I also carry a handful of zip ties and a small 1st aid kit. Luckily - so far - the 1st aid kit has only been needed for small, non-accident related situations. But I like knowing I have these things handy if needed out on the road.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,764
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From: Gilbert, AZ
My 2011 came with a HD multi-tool, sort of a swiss army knife thing. I carry my own tool kit, though.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
Wow, your mullti tool comes with a 36MM axle nut wrench, must be some multitool, hah. My factory supplied kit has come in super handy replacing the rear tire and fork oil, that thin 36mm is handy. That tool pouch never leaves the bike, I've added a few more tools to it. Installed some new passenger highway pegs on a couple other bikes in the dealers lot at Sturgis and a few other minor assistance jobs tightening some loose bolts etc, you can never be too prepared.