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    #16
    Originally posted by SVSooke View Post
    Add in some disposable vinyl gloves so you don't but mucky fingers in your riding gloves.
    Good one.
    Takes very little space.
    I keep some in the shop but haven't thought about on the bike.

    I also keep a small ziplock with a few folded paper towels very damp with alcohol or Windex.
    Great for cleaning your visor and glasses.

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      #17
      Yeah it was on a repeat of Motorcycle Experience up here on TSN.

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        #18
        Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
        . I havent yet fully embraced the headlamp. Especially not when working in offices that may contain attractive types.......
        A Zebralight might lure you over to the bright side. The ladies might find them cute. Or an Ultrafire H2.

        I carry the H6, for times when I want to strap a lithium ion 18650 battery to my own forehead.
        and God said, "Let there be air compressors!"
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          #19
          Without packing a genuine vice-grip, you are doomed! Get a 5 inch size, this can do a variety of gripping tasks including acting as gear lever or hand lever after that wipeout. Please no Chinese versions!
          1981 gs650L

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            #20
            Originally posted by robertbarr View Post
            A Zebralight might lure you over to the bright side. The ladies might find them cute. Or an Ultrafire H2.

            I carry the H6, for times when I want to strap a lithium ion 18650 battery to my own forehead.
            Ill have to check it out......problem is that it shines where one is looking. Usually good. Not always good.
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              #21
              Originally posted by tom203 View Post
              Without packing a genuine vice-grip, you are doomed! Get a 5 inch size, this can do a variety of gripping tasks including acting as gear lever or hand lever after that wipeout. Please no Chinese versions!
              Sorry, Irwin Vice-Grips have been made in China out of the softest Chinesium for several years now, and they're complete junk compared to the old US-made ones. If you can't find an old US-made pair, "Grip-On" is making some pretty decent locking pliers in Spain.

              Or, to look at it another way, a crappy Chinese pair of locking pliers is probably fine for your road tools, but at least get them cheap -- don't pay Irwin's prices.


              One thing I would add to the list is a small assortment of metric bolts and nuts. I've saved the day many a time with a spare 6mm or 8mm bolt.
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                #22
                I like the OEM tool kit, plus a 1/4" drive ratchet and a bunch of sockets and extensions. Allen wrench multi tool, plus an american allen wrench for the Samsonite. Cheap multi meter. A roll of wire and some connectors. very important is tie wire and some pliers. A few extra bungees.

                A piece of PVC pipe with caps is a good tool box for me.
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                  #23
                  Originally posted by 850 Combat View Post
                  I like the OEM tool kit, plus a 1/4" drive ratchet and a bunch of sockets and extensions. Allen wrench multi tool, plus an american allen wrench for the Samsonite. Cheap multi meter. A roll of wire and some connectors. very important is tie wire and some pliers. A few extra bungees.

                  A piece of PVC pipe with caps is a good tool box for me.
                  Like it!
                  Like the tool box idea also.

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                    #24
                    How often are you guys planning to break down
                    97 R1100R
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                      #25
                      Been pretty lucky in that department and nothing I was not able to handle with what I had on hand.
                      Live in a very rural area and prefer my riding where the less people on the road the better.
                      The less chance to inconvenience a friend with a truck ride or pay for a flatbed tow when close or far from home, the better.
                      Ideas that get me back running if/when something does fail with little hassle because I am prepared?

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by Brendan W View Post
                        How often are you guys planning to break down
                        We don't ever plan to break down, it just happens. We do plan to be prepared though. Remember the size of the states we live in over here. Some of my day rides can be 300+ miles. Long walk.
                        sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                        1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                        2015 CAN AM RTS


                        Stuff I've done to my bike 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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                          #27
                          I bundle this up and stick it in the tail hump.
                          ---- Dave
                          79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
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                            #28
                            Originally posted by Grimly View Post
                            I bundle this up and stick it in the tail hump.
                            You must have one hell of a tail hump...not gonna touch that lol.
                            sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                            1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                            2015 CAN AM RTS


                            Stuff I've done to my bike 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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                              #29
                              Well-Prepared

                              Originally posted by mrbill5491 View Post
                              We don't ever plan to break down, it just happens. We do plan to be prepared though. Remember the size of the states we live in over here. Some of my day rides can be 300+ miles. Long walk.
                              You are definitely prepared Bill...from what I remember on our 250+ mile ride to Gila Forest.

                              Ed
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                                #30
                                Originally posted by GSXR7ED View Post
                                You are definitely prepared Bill...from what I remember on our 250+ mile ride to Gila Forest.

                                Ed
                                Yeah that was a fun ride !
                                sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
                                1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
                                2015 CAN AM RTS


                                Stuff I've done to my bike 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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