Tools for everyday use and long trips...
#32
05-13-2014, 10:05 AM
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I'm not sure what you can fix on the side of the road with some of those tool kits. It seems anything that you need to 'tighten' wasn't checked properly before you left for the ride. Most the general items you can pick up for less as you need them at nearly and gas station rather than carry them around 'just in case'. Anything 'worn out' most likely needs a shop to fix, or needs a ready replacement. I would just take the kit similar to what comes with the bikes, a tire repair kit, and good contingency plan. (Tow service, buddy with a truck, whatever)
#34
05-13-2014, 11:00 AM
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Full set of Torx You only need three t25, t27, t40
Full set of Alan’s It's Allen or hex when talking tools
Ratchet & compact set of drives (various SAE sizes) wrenches 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 10mm 12 pt
You don't need much else for roadside fixes. Any bigger a job than that, you'll be calling for a tow.
Full set of Alan’s It's Allen or hex when talking tools
Ratchet & compact set of drives (various SAE sizes) wrenches 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 10mm 12 pt
You don't need much else for roadside fixes. Any bigger a job than that, you'll be calling for a tow.
From their website:
Outback'r H13 for Harley-Davidsons The Outback’r H13 is a powerhouse of functionality. Included are three hex keys (5/32”, 3/16”, 1/4”), two star keys (T25, T27), slotted and Phillips screwdrivers, a socket driver with 3/8”, 7/16”, and 1/2” sockets, 10mm box and 9/16” open-end wrenches, plus a spoke wrench. At only 10 ounces and 3.5” long, even chopper riders won’t have trouble carrying it.
#35
05-13-2014, 11:29 AM
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I always carry a couple rolls of this with me, on the boat, RV, truck and on the bike. It works and has saved me a couple time. Have found a difference in quality so I always buy the original.
http://www.rescuetape.com/
http://www.rescuetape.com/
#36
05-13-2014, 11:41 AM
Great advise, Thanks. I've spent quite a bit of time wrenching on my scoot, but when it comes to prepping for a long or short ride, I've been known to go a bit overboard. Unfortunately, keeping it simple is not as easy for some as it is for others. It's not about having confidence or not in my ride...it's about planning.
I think the same may be said for carrying a concealed firearm or a saddlebag gas can or...well, you may see me point here. I'd just rather have it and not need it vs. need it and not have it. I do agree, though, there may a bit more thinning out left to do.
I think the same may be said for carrying a concealed firearm or a saddlebag gas can or...well, you may see me point here. I'd just rather have it and not need it vs. need it and not have it. I do agree, though, there may a bit more thinning out left to do.
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05-13-2014, 12:18 PM
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#38
05-13-2014, 12:27 PM
Some great ideas here already and sun screen and lip balm are two huge ones. Something to add is a small spray bottle of any kind of cleaner. Not so much for the windshield, but when you are in the shop, ya always have brake clean or something, on the side of the road a small spray can of windshield cleaner is better than nothing for sure for cleaning surfaces with a rag or threads or whatever.
Also better get the warm weather machine running buddy, we got frost in the forecast a few nights in a row coming up.
Kris
Also better get the warm weather machine running buddy, we got frost in the forecast a few nights in a row coming up.
Kris
Stay warm.
#39
05-13-2014, 12:32 PM