Essential tool kit
#1
06-16-2013, 10:54 PM
Essential tool kit
Hello fellow riders. Bought a 2012 Ultra Classic this past January and It's coming time for a big ride in July. Question for you experienced types. What do you consider essential and what do you consider nice to have. Especially as far as a tool kit. Thanks in advance for your reply.
Guido
Guido
#2
06-16-2013, 11:05 PM
#4
06-16-2013, 11:43 PM
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I carry a Phillips screw driver a 3/8 socket set 1/4 socket set and a set of torx sockets. Found a good deal at lowes. Both sets have 6" exstenions and a cool lil carrying case and don't forget an Allen set.it sounds like a lot but they are small sets and don't take up much room. Ill get pics tomorrow and post them for yeah
#5
06-17-2013, 02:19 AM
Sad thing is tools aren't considered essential until you need it and don't have it. Above all else, carry a cell phone, break down coverage and phone numbers. I carry a Garmin GPS and I downloaded all the HD points from the Garmin website. Those points always have the dealerships phone numbers assigned to them. I've used it more than once for buddies that ride with me.
Tools themselves are going to vary from bike to bike depending on your year and model. One thing is certain, the tool kit provided by the OEM is junk and very insufficient. I'd suggest you write down the essential tools YOU use doing your periodic maintenance and see if you can carry them with you.
In addition, you should add electrical tape, wiring connectors, extra fuses, light bulbs, small can of WD-40, a packet or two of hand cleaners, air pressure gauge, tire plug kit with a can of air. My tool bag weighs about 7 lbs now. I've love to list everything and take pictures but it's about 9,000 miles away at the moment. I never use my bike tool bag for regular maintenance for fear I'd start to leave my emergency tools at home.
Good luck!!!
Tools themselves are going to vary from bike to bike depending on your year and model. One thing is certain, the tool kit provided by the OEM is junk and very insufficient. I'd suggest you write down the essential tools YOU use doing your periodic maintenance and see if you can carry them with you.
In addition, you should add electrical tape, wiring connectors, extra fuses, light bulbs, small can of WD-40, a packet or two of hand cleaners, air pressure gauge, tire plug kit with a can of air. My tool bag weighs about 7 lbs now. I've love to list everything and take pictures but it's about 9,000 miles away at the moment. I never use my bike tool bag for regular maintenance for fear I'd start to leave my emergency tools at home.
Good luck!!!
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06-17-2013, 08:38 PM
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06-18-2013, 02:45 AM
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Sad thing is tools aren't considered essential until you need it and don't have it. Above all else, carry a cell phone, break down coverage and phone numbers. I carry a Garmin GPS and I downloaded all the HD points from the Garmin website. Those points always have the dealerships phone numbers assigned to them. I've used it more than once for buddies that ride with me.
Tools themselves are going to vary from bike to bike depending on your year and model. One thing is certain, the tool kit provided by the OEM is junk and very insufficient. I'd suggest you write down the essential tools YOU use doing your periodic maintenance and see if you can carry them with you.
In addition, you should add electrical tape, wiring connectors, extra fuses, light bulbs, small can of WD-40, a packet or two of hand cleaners, air pressure gauge, tire plug kit with a can of air. My tool bag weighs about 7 lbs now. I've love to list everything and take pictures but it's about 9,000 miles away at the moment. I never use my bike tool bag for regular maintenance for fear I'd start to leave my emergency tools at home.
Good luck!!!
Tools themselves are going to vary from bike to bike depending on your year and model. One thing is certain, the tool kit provided by the OEM is junk and very insufficient. I'd suggest you write down the essential tools YOU use doing your periodic maintenance and see if you can carry them with you.
In addition, you should add electrical tape, wiring connectors, extra fuses, light bulbs, small can of WD-40, a packet or two of hand cleaners, air pressure gauge, tire plug kit with a can of air. My tool bag weighs about 7 lbs now. I've love to list everything and take pictures but it's about 9,000 miles away at the moment. I never use my bike tool bag for regular maintenance for fear I'd start to leave my emergency tools at home.
Good luck!!!
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