what's in your tool kit?

[Hornswaggle]

I don't travel too far but still would like to carry a small tool kit for any roadside repairs. What simple tools and/or spare parts would anyone recommend to have with them for short (200 miles or less) trips?

Thanks for your thoughts!

 

[posplayr]

I don't travel too far but still would like to carry a small tool kit for any roadside repairs. What simple tools and/or spare parts would anyone recommend to have with them for short (200 miles or less) trips?

Thanks for your thoughts!

see if you can find an OE tool kit for your bike. They come up on ebay usually for about $40.

 

[Dogma]

They're still available new for some models. This was discusssed pretty throroughly a year or two ago. I can't remember exactly the name of the thread, but it was similar enough to this that I thought someone had resurrected it. If you can find that thread, you'll get a ton of great ideas.

 

[jwhelan65]

just this....

 

[Guest]

Spark plug spanner
Pliers
Phillips & flathead screwdriver
Allen keys
Shifting spanner
Wire
Electricians or duct tape
sandpaper

 

[Guest]

Box of rubbers and a pack of Marlboros.

 

[Guest]

A extra relay.

 

[rapidray]

Box of rubbers and a pack of Marlboros.

I just forwarded this to your WIFE!!!! Ray.

 

[blowerbike]

Box of rubbers and a pack of Marlboros.

HELL YEAH!!!
i'm moving to merle haggartville damnit!

 

[OldSchoolCruiser]

Spark plug spanner
Pliers
Phillips & flathead screwdriver
Allen keys
Shifting spanner
Wire
Electricians or duct tape
sandpaper

Add a flash light and set of needle nose vice grips; that's my kit.

 

[Steve]

If I am taking the Wing, the only "tool" I need is a credit card for more gas.

If I am taking the GS, the kit varies depending on whether I am going by myself, going with others, or if there is a chase vehicle capable of carrying THE toolbox.

.

 

[TheCafeKid]

If I am taking the Wing, the only "tool" I need is a credit card for more gas.

If I am taking the GS, the kit varies depending on whether I am going by myself, going with others, or if there is a chase vehicle capable of carrying THE toolbox.

.

Last time I broke down (not three weeks ago) my tool kit consisted of an entire, very nice 1982 GS850L

 

[DanTheMan]

I would just copy and paste from the old thread, but I'm too lazy to look for it. Here's some of it:
A full set of metric combo wrenches (ratcheting and standard) 9mm-17mm, full set of 3/8 and 1/4 sockets, metric and sae with ratchets and extensions (Craftsman), screwdrivers, feeler gauge, allen wrenches, tire repair kit, 12 volt compressor, pretty much almost anything I need to do repairs on the road just short of an overhaul.

 

[850 Combat]

I like to bring tie wire. It doesn't get used that often, but its cheap and way better than duct tape to me.

 

[Guest]

the "lost" thread

the "lost" thread

Maybe this is the thread referrred to in previous posts:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=125273&highlight=tool+kit

 

[Allie]

Under my seat is a pouch with four wrenches - 10,12,13,14mmk, also a convertible philips/slotted screwdriver, plug wrench, pair of pliers, a couple of zip ties, baling wire, picture frame wire. Along with that rides an OE tire gauge. In the tail section I carry a bungee net, and a bag with spare H4, tail and signal bulbs, spare fuses, and a rag. In my tail bag, which I almost always carry, there is a swiss type army knife and a few first aid items. Just for giggles I threw in this 'survival kit in a sardine can' that I have no idea where it came from .

 

[Steve]

Last time I broke down (not three weeks ago) my tool kit consisted of an entire, very nice 1982 GS850L

Yeah, but ... who brought it???

Besides, that was more of a part source than a "tool kit"

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