What tools do you carry with you ?
#11
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I have this
![](http://accessories.harley-davidson.eu/images/product/94684-00A_large_1.jpg)
But I added a few more tools ( Mini flashlight , sandpaper, adjustable wrench, couple extra sockets and torxs ) and stuffed it all into one of these
![](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21KbwNEayYL.jpg)
and into one of these
![](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attachments/softail-parts/48090d1243422491-chrome-softail-tool-box-60-sdc10279-medium-.jpg)
Seems a bit overkill but I had my exhaust bolts loosen up on a Mountain one time on my Sportster and another time I had my shifter pedal thingy come loose. Both times really sucked and I had NO bars on my Cell phone. I have a ton of tools stuffed into that little chrome thingy. I hope I never need them.
![](http://accessories.harley-davidson.eu/images/product/94684-00A_large_1.jpg)
But I added a few more tools ( Mini flashlight , sandpaper, adjustable wrench, couple extra sockets and torxs ) and stuffed it all into one of these
![](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21KbwNEayYL.jpg)
and into one of these
![](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attachments/softail-parts/48090d1243422491-chrome-softail-tool-box-60-sdc10279-medium-.jpg)
Seems a bit overkill but I had my exhaust bolts loosen up on a Mountain one time on my Sportster and another time I had my shifter pedal thingy come loose. Both times really sucked and I had NO bars on my Cell phone. I have a ton of tools stuffed into that little chrome thingy. I hope I never need them.
Last edited by Totally Bored; 12-12-2011 at 08:33 AM.
#12
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I use the Cruze Tools Teardrop. It is better and alot cheaper than Harley!
The only thing I added to this kit was a small tube of blue Loctite.
![](http://www.cruztools.com/products/prodimages/rttd1.jpg)
http://www.cruztools.com/products/kitshd.html
I put this in a black Harley Tear Drop toolbox like "Totally bored" has in his pic.
The only thing I modified was to change out that universal barrel key lock on the Tear Drop box with a real key so It will actually lock shut and somewhat protect my investment in my tools. It was about $5 at the local hardware store and took 5 minutes to take the old one off and put this on.
I also carry a mini bicycle tire pump and a small tire plug kit in my small handlebar bag.
The only thing I added to this kit was a small tube of blue Loctite.
![](http://www.cruztools.com/products/prodimages/rttd1.jpg)
http://www.cruztools.com/products/kitshd.html
I put this in a black Harley Tear Drop toolbox like "Totally bored" has in his pic.
The only thing I modified was to change out that universal barrel key lock on the Tear Drop box with a real key so It will actually lock shut and somewhat protect my investment in my tools. It was about $5 at the local hardware store and took 5 minutes to take the old one off and put this on.
I also carry a mini bicycle tire pump and a small tire plug kit in my small handlebar bag.
Last edited by Jester750; 12-12-2011 at 10:00 AM.
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I have this
![](http://accessories.harley-davidson.eu/images/product/94684-00A_large_1.jpg)
But I added a few more tools ( Mini flashlight , sandpaper, adjustable wrench, couple extra sockets and torxs ) and stuffed it all into one of these
![](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21KbwNEayYL.jpg)
and into one of these
![](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attachments/softail-parts/48090d1243422491-chrome-softail-tool-box-60-sdc10279-medium-.jpg)
Seems a bit overkill but I had my exhaust bolts loosen up on a Mountain one time on my Sportster and another time I had my shifter pedal thingy come loose. Both times really sucked and I had NO bars on my Cell phone. I have a ton of tools stuffed into that little chrome thingy. I hope I never need them.
![](http://accessories.harley-davidson.eu/images/product/94684-00A_large_1.jpg)
But I added a few more tools ( Mini flashlight , sandpaper, adjustable wrench, couple extra sockets and torxs ) and stuffed it all into one of these
![](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21KbwNEayYL.jpg)
and into one of these
![](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attachments/softail-parts/48090d1243422491-chrome-softail-tool-box-60-sdc10279-medium-.jpg)
Seems a bit overkill but I had my exhaust bolts loosen up on a Mountain one time on my Sportster and another time I had my shifter pedal thingy come loose. Both times really sucked and I had NO bars on my Cell phone. I have a ton of tools stuffed into that little chrome thingy. I hope I never need them.
I don't think i can mount the chrome toolbox if i have saddlebags.
#16
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in addition to this kit
8 in one screwdriver
full wrench set
tire plug kit
torque wrench
red loctite
always have a leatherman XT in my pocket
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
![](http://werule.com/images/toolbox/IMG_20110528_110014.jpg)
![](http://werule.com/images/toolbox/IMG_20110528_105849.jpg)
![](http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/objects_lg/52400/52369.JPG)
8 in one screwdriver
full wrench set
tire plug kit
torque wrench
red loctite
always have a leatherman XT in my pocket
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
![](http://werule.com/images/toolbox/IMG_20110528_110014.jpg)
![](http://werule.com/images/toolbox/IMG_20110528_105849.jpg)
#17
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I carry a kit purchased from snap-on it is in the shape of a soft gun pouch. It has in it sockets Allen's torks adjustable ratchet screw drivers spark plug gap tool and I have added to the kit a set of wire cutters and a flashlight
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I do my preventative maintenance in the garage..
most things that break on the road cannot be fixed with a few tools.
however if you have to tighten loose stuff on the road .......?? maybe adjust your maintenance schedule
have cell phone , and credit card..
have trailer at home , just in case
most things that break on the road cannot be fixed with a few tools.
however if you have to tighten loose stuff on the road .......?? maybe adjust your maintenance schedule
have cell phone , and credit card..
have trailer at home , just in case
Last edited by heybaylor; 12-12-2011 at 07:15 PM.
#20
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Every tool is under 6" in width. Throw all into this pouch which fits broadside in the back corner of my saddle bag. It's never in the way. I carry tools hoping not to have to use them along the way but if in a crunch, I've pretty much got it covered. All into a pouch like this isn't for everyone but works for me. Takes up a minimal amount of space and I've got about every tool I would "want" to use out on the road. When working on my bike at home I use my tools from my shop so the set on my bike stays on my bike. If you need your tools to always be accessible in an organized manner, then obviously this probably won't work for you.