Putting together a tool kit...what would you put in it?
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09-08-2011, 04:43 PM
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i would do some multi tools, I have the cruz tool for harleys has the allens and torx sizes you need I have a needle nose visegrip, and a screw driver similair to yours and some wrenches. I do carry plugs and a small compressor, will be adding the zip ties. what I do is use the tool kits to do your minor upkeep you will quickly find what you need.
#12
09-08-2011, 05:19 PM
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I go everywhere with my Gerber 600 multi-tool & cell phone on my belt. Tool pouch has: 2' lengths of copper and steel wire, zip ties, torx drivers, 3M tape, BIC, rolled-up plastic, rolled-up rags, 12v light and BT 12v adapter and 2 spark plugs.
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09-08-2011, 08:53 PM
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I don't plan to break down...but I like to keep Murphy at bay! May never need the tools...but maybe a friend down the road may. Just like to be prepared. Seems all the prep work I have done in the past has saved someone else down the road.
I am going to get some practice making a tool roll too.......
I am going to get some practice making a tool roll too.......
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09-09-2011, 10:26 AM
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09-09-2011, 10:44 AM
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Ive got, two small bags (fork bags, came with my bike), in them I have new set of plugs, couple of red rags, mechanics gloves, length of 550 chord, couple 6" cresents, a pair of slip joint and needle nose pliers, multi-bit screw driver, 16oz short handle ball-peen (casue you never know).
Dont kown what else or things I plan to add; electrical tape, zip ties, extra wire, few wire nuts, maybe a set of vise grips.
Initally when I set them up, I wanted to put in an old ratchet and spark plug socket, but the fuel tank pet **** is in the way and theres not enough room to get the socket on the rear spark plug. Thinking of finding and old socket and maybe working it down on my lathe to make it work.
Dont kown what else or things I plan to add; electrical tape, zip ties, extra wire, few wire nuts, maybe a set of vise grips.
Initally when I set them up, I wanted to put in an old ratchet and spark plug socket, but the fuel tank pet **** is in the way and theres not enough room to get the socket on the rear spark plug. Thinking of finding and old socket and maybe working it down on my lathe to make it work.
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#20
09-09-2011, 11:20 AM
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Get out of the city once in a while. There are still parts of the country with no cell service. Or road calls. Then you'll have to depend on the mercy of others. I am no wrench but I carry tools for emergency anyway. Minimum carry zip ties, electrical tape, and a multitool. I like Gerber or Leatherman.