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What's in your tool box? (Read 191 times)
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What's in your tool box?
09/20/17 at 02:45:14
Hey guys, it's time for me to ditch the 'toy' tools that came with the S40. I received my forward controls from Ed.L, and my 'project' stock seat had arrived ... thanks @MShipley. I've moved the rectifier to the stock tool box, and I'm ready to rip into the ergonomics (and style) of the bike.
Among other things, I'm going to mount a tool bag, or fabricated tool 'box' on the through-bolt between the forward controls. It'll get mucky and wet, but, will also act as a pseudo bash plate.
So, what should I put in it?
So far I'm thinking:
Allen Keys
#2 Phillips head screw driver (modified for JIS)
Vampliers
A couples of Vac-Caps (Raptor Mod)
Small shifter
Socket wrench (still figuring out which sizes to include)
Spark plug
Any other ideas? What have you found yourself needing?
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09/20/17 at 03:25:22
If you aren't one that keeps track of your brake pads......perhaps a set of front brake pads if you have room in your pouch. They don't have to be a new set - but they can be a used set that is still good enough to get you home.
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09/20/17 at 04:15:31
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on 09/20/17 at 03:25:22:
If you aren't one that keeps track of your brake pads......perhaps a set of front brake pads if you have room in your pouch. They don't have to be a new set - but they can be a used set that is still good enough to get you home.
Ya see, that's what I was after
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09/20/17 at 06:41:39
I like having bulbs on board.
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09/20/17 at 08:10:47
Flashlight with a magnet that strobes a red light
Zip ties
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09/20/17 at 09:02:43
I have one saddlebag pretty much dedicated to breakdown equipment and tools and random spares of things I have gathered for the bike over time.
Such as:
- Bulbs
- Shifter rod (the one that bends on a lot of folks)
- Small bottle of extra oil
- Tire repair kit with air cartridges (useless on a tube tire with spoke rims though...)
- Misc tools and adjustable wrench that will fit 90% of what I could need in an emergency
- Few misc extra properly sized nuts and bolts from things I have taken off and replaced with new ones
- Tire gauge
- Zip ties
- Small towel
- Few pair of rubber mechanic gloves
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Electrical tape
- I use this for a lot of things...
- Cheap emergency poncho (various uses)
- Small piece of rope
- Few pieces of random electrical wire (you never know...)
- Flashlight (with tape over one end of the batteries so they don't accidentally get turned on and used up until I need them)
- Flagging/caution tape
- Other stuff I can't remember
Sure, you don't have the same space to pack all that junk, but maybe you'll get some ideas.
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09/20/17 at 09:15:14
I have the standard tool kit cause I wouldn't cry if I lost it.
While commuting all I need is my cell phone.
While joy riding, I ride with people that carry... hammers, adjustable metric wrenches, duct tape and such.
All we need is a little wd-40 for the stuff that's supposed to move.
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09/20/17 at 10:15:38
stewmills wrote
on 09/20/17 at 09:02:43:
I have one saddlebag pretty much dedicated to breakdown equipment and tools and random spares of things I have gathered for the bike over time.
Such as:
- Bulbs
- Shifter rod (the one that bends on a lot of folks)
- Small bottle of extra oil
- Tire repair kit with air cartridges (useless on a tube tire with spoke rims though...)
- Misc tools and adjustable wrench that will fit 90% of what I could need in an emergency
- Few misc extra properly sized nuts and bolts from things I have taken off and replaced with new ones
- Tire gauge
- Zip ties
- Small towel
- Few pair of rubber mechanic gloves
-
Electrical tape
- I use this for a lot of things...
- Cheap emergency poncho (various uses)
- Small piece of rope
- Few pieces of random electrical wire (you never know...)
- Flashlight (with tape over one end of the batteries so they don't accidentally get turned on and used up until I need them)
- Flagging/caution tape
- Other stuff I can't remember
Sure, you don't have the same space to pack all that junk, but maybe you'll get some ideas.
Holy crap Stew , does the mechanic ride in the other saddlebag ?
Cellphone & credit cards & my trusty gremlin bell.
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09/20/17 at 10:17:54
Stew , I think you forgot road flares !
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09/20/17 at 10:42:22
[quote author=301716160E1B620 link=1505900715/0#7 date=1505927738]
stewmills wrote
on 09/20/17 at 09:02:43:
Holy crap Stew , does the mechanic ride in the other saddlebag ?
Cellphone & credit cards & my trusty gremlin bell.
Hahaha ... so .... put my workshop on wheels, and hitch it behind the bike?! 😁😁
Seriously though, there are some good ideas in there ☺. I'm planning to do some longer trips as Spring is on the way, but I like to travel light. Just figuring out what's best for the tool box - based on what can fit.
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09/20/17 at 11:15:27
Ruttly,
I also carry a spare bike, just for back-up.
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09/20/17 at 11:35:59
stewmills wrote
on 09/20/17 at 11:15:27:
Ruttly,
I also carry a spare bike, just for back-up.
OK, so that prompted a Google image search for 'carrying things on a motorcycle'. People are crazy!
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09/20/17 at 12:01:49
Yep! The Eastern countries are the most creative!
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09/20/17 at 12:30:42
Years ago I rode everywhere on my SR500 , but now I'm lucky to get a 2 or 3 hour ride maybe once or twice a month. I would love to do a weekend ride , I rarely get much time off.
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09/20/17 at 13:08:00
Yep....some guys are just wacky!
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