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I want to carry a SMALL set of tools in my saddle bag. Any advice as to what it should contain? Trying to keep space and weight to a minimum.
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I thought about this ... might be a little large ... but it has the appearance of chrome...
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No -- for a start might try this link ... was on the CAFE not long ago posted by WoodyZ..
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I would start with the Same Tools that the Bike already has but obviously of better quality. Other items would be a spare Clutch Cable, Knife, Electrical and Duct Tape and a small set of misc metric bolts and nuts.
Thats just to start! More will chime in!
Thats just to start! More will chime in!
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I carry a small 1/2" very basic socket set a folding hex set, and a ten in one screwdriver It's pretty basic but I have taken my bike apart pretty well in my garage with what I carry It all fits in a zipperd banking deposit bag along with a prepaid credit, card phone card and a disposable camera
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I went down to Wally World and bought 2 PaintBall storage tubes out of the Sporting Goods section... The two tubes (about 10" long each) stack together perfectly in my handlebar pouch. I then have a generous amount of room to put all the tools you could imagine... Good way to store them, and it keeps my bag firm so it doesn't get out of shape...
Everyone will have idea's about the tools, but I wanted to share my storage method with you....
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Everyone will have idea's about the tools, but I wanted to share my storage method with you....
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I'm gonna take everyone advice so far and start from there. I have some stuff put together. I also have that same zippered pouch posted above.
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Duct tape also comes in small flat packs. And the sealing tape has helped me out before better with fuel/fluids line repair, especially if there is any pressure (radiator hose).
I ride an R so I nearly always have my saddle bags on. My tool box hole holds my aux fuse box on the cover and my lights remote inside.
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I ride an R so I nearly always have my saddle bags on. My tool box hole holds my aux fuse box on the cover and my lights remote inside.
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Nuts and screws come loose, tires pop, and cables break. These are what I have run into at one time or another over the last 47 years on motorcycles.
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I have better than average electrical skills and I carry a small screwdriver type 12 VDC test lamp. I also carry about three feet of # 16 AWG flexiable wire to make an emergency jumper for damaged wire, to bypass defective swithch or burnt fuse. Small electrical schematic diagram pertinent to cranking and running of engine is also useful. I hope this is help to you.
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I asked "enduro" over on the VTXOA boards your same question. This was his response and I have been working to get my "kit" together.
Hi, I use 1/4" drive tools because they are versatile, small, light, much more powerful than allen keys, and get into tight deep areas easily (combine the extensions), a ratchet with 1 1/2, 3, and 6" extensions, and a hand driver (optional, I never use it). A 5 and 6mm bit handle almost everything on the bike. Memphis Shades uses 3/16". My Kuryakyn pegs need a 8mm bit. A #2 phillips is used a lot of places (grind the tip off just a little as it will fit deeper into the metric screws). For sockets there are just a few 10mm on the bike, 12mm covers the tank bolt, all exhaust bolts, and a bunch of other places. If you put together the above I think you will find it covers a lot of potential maintenance. On long trips I also carry a medium size adjustable for things like big axle bolts. On very long trips the most problem prone areas for loosening are windshields/fairings and anywhere along the exhaust system.
Hi, I use 1/4" drive tools because they are versatile, small, light, much more powerful than allen keys, and get into tight deep areas easily (combine the extensions), a ratchet with 1 1/2, 3, and 6" extensions, and a hand driver (optional, I never use it). A 5 and 6mm bit handle almost everything on the bike. Memphis Shades uses 3/16". My Kuryakyn pegs need a 8mm bit. A #2 phillips is used a lot of places (grind the tip off just a little as it will fit deeper into the metric screws). For sockets there are just a few 10mm on the bike, 12mm covers the tank bolt, all exhaust bolts, and a bunch of other places. If you put together the above I think you will find it covers a lot of potential maintenance. On long trips I also carry a medium size adjustable for things like big axle bolts. On very long trips the most problem prone areas for loosening are windshields/fairings and anywhere along the exhaust system.
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That's amazing. Your like an electrical bad ass. I don't know that much but I am a student of the well respected school of google. That well be my next lesson with Dr. YouTube.
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I was attempting to say that if one has electrical skills, it would be nice to have items that I mentioned to get you back home should you shut down due to electrical problems. It wouldn't do any good to have these items if you can't troubleshoot eletrical circuits. I have also used my electrical skills to help other bikers with electrical problems that didn't know anything about such. Should I be able to help you with an electrical endeavor, please let me know. Wishing you well.
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It all depends on what accessories you have on your bike - some take different tools so each tool kit depends on you bike and your mechanical capabilities. Fuses, test probe/small meter. Small Jumper wires, jumper cables, tape,and the list can go on and get larger.
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I agree.I was attempting to say that if one has electrical skills, it would be nice to have items that I mentioned to get you back home should you shut down due to electrical problems. It wouldn't do any good to have these items if you can't troubleshoot eletrical circuits. I have also used my electrical skills to help other bikers with electrical problems that didn't know anything about such. Should I be able to help you with an electrical endeavor, please let me know. Wishing you well.
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Agree. I started with a basic Cruz M3 Roadtech Metric Tool kit and just grew it from there. Every option I have added in which the tool wasn't in the kit I simply found a way to put it in such as different sized allen keys, cutter/striper, tape packs etc.
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A 3/8 ratchet with extension and plug socket. An extra set of plugs some metric wrenches and allen set(don't mean the giant size) a hand driver with assorted bits you'd normally use. Some zip ties, fuses and black electrical tape. An extra headlight, amber t/s and red t/s bulb. A small slime air pump and some patches for a tube or plug kit for tubeless tires. A set of jumper cables for a bike(they're pretty compact). Most important is a $100 bill or 2 just in case of bigger emergencies.
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