Thanks for mentioning this. My bike has seemed hotter at stop lights but it has been over 100. I checked the bolts and all needed to to snugged up. I didnt put the super tight force on them because I was scared I could snap them. I know I really need to check the manual and find the correct Torque but I'm hopeing the snugging helps.

 

bmxatv - My bike is my only way around so I always have my rain gear with me.

Osco - Recommend any kit? Getting a flat is my biggest worry really.

I'm not looking to rip my bike apart and rebuild the engine on the side of the highway. Always have my phone and credit card just in case something major happens.
Added a small LED flashlight and some loctite.

 

My Sportster is my commuter and around town bike so I carry the tools I may need, wrapped in a piece of canvas, in a leather tool bag strapped to the bottom of the down tubes. The canvas makes a good place to lay out the tools and place nuts/bolts on the road. I have tubeless tires so I have a tire plug kit and small compressor from Aerostitch.

¼” ratchet drive
¼” drive extension
Mini flashlight
Tire gauge
Stubby 4-in1 screwdriver
4-in1 screwdriver
4mm Allen - turn signals
3/16” Allen bit - plate mount
Torx 15, ¼ “ drive - timing cover
Torx 25, ¼” drive
Torx 27, ¼ “ drive - hand controls
Torx 50 - shocks
1/2” combination wrench, short - mirrors, clutch
9/16 combination wrench - clutch
7/16” combination wrench - license plate
5/8” Spark plug socket, ¼” drive - spark plugs
7/16” socket
1/4” to 3/8” drive adapter
10mm combination wrench - (+) battery terminal
7/16” combination wrench (cut short) - (-) battery terminal
Leatherman multi tool


various sizes of zip (cable) ties
about 6' of duct tape folded flat
rag

 

you win

 

Cell phone and a credit card. Works for me for many years of riding.

 

A cheap 8 dollar rain suit from Rural King consumes my entire fork/tool bag.