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Ulyganfreedom
Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 01:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Everyone!
I am beginning to build a tool kit and wonder what ya'll have in yours and what do you keep them in? Also, what is your favorite "don't leave home without it" stuff that the rest of us might like to hear about?
Thanks!
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Slaughter
Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 02:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Day ride or 2-week ride?
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Court
Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 02:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There was. . . and I am sure I have it some place. . . a GREAT summary posted on here a couple years ago.

Someone likely can point right to it.
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Ulyganfreedom
Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 02:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

-Slaughter-
Perhaps what you have in a day ride kit vs a 2 week ride trip?
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Teeps
Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 02:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Slime tire pump and plug kit. I'll call for a tow for anything more.
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Danger_dave
Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 02:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tyre plug kit and an AAA premium breakdown service card.
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Scooter808484
Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 03:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's mine... originally used on Road King... now it goes with me wherever,

Small set of sockets
Ratchet handle
3 in extension with spark plug socket on it
Exchangeable bit screwdriver and bit set
Torx bits and fold up tool(with T27)
ball tipped hex allen wrenches
channel locks
small diagonal cutter
three box end wrenches including 10 mm for battery terminals
Assorted Ty-raps

Bought a Bucket Boss tool roll and it folds up to about 14" long x 5" wide.

I try and do routine work with that kit to see if theres anything else I might need. The Uly things I need to add are:

7/8 socket to remove axle
spare belt.

Calling for help is an option, but nothing wrecks a good day of riding , like sitting around for two hours waiting on a tow truck because you didn't have a ty-rap to hook your shift lever back up. (Ty-raps have lasted much longer than the little heim joints they use on a RK!!)
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Scooter808484
Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 03:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Oh, I forgot

I added a tire plugger and one of those little air pumps too.

Could use an LED headlamp

With all of that I can pretty much do anything that I could ever consider doing by the side of the road anyway.
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Rotorhead
Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 06:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Easiest way to build your tool kit; look at any maintenance you think you can do on the side of the road. Do the task in your garage and put all the tools in the bag when your done. Go to the local tool store and buy the extra set to put on the bike and leave it on the bike. great reason to give to the wife to buy more tools.

Don't over estimate what you think you can do on the side of the road.
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Johnboy777
Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 06:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Duct tape, Phillips head and Vice Grips - basically the same as my home kit.

John

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Etennuly
Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 06:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cell phone charger, beef jerky, and a couple bottles of water. That way you're good to go even if it doesn't break!
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Metalstorm
Posted on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 01:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The only things I carry beside the small tool kit that came with my bike are:

tire repair kit (plugs at the moment but I should add some strips because they seem to work better for large slashes)

small air compressor & tire pressure gauge

extra fuses

very small multi tool (mainly for the pliers which the stock kit doesn't have)


That's it. I've never needed to carry anything else on my bike as she's been extremely reliable.


Edit: well damn me! I forgot I was still in the dirty section. Since I don't have a Uly (only the lust for one) I should not have posted in this thread as my situations (pretty much street only) differ greatly from you on/off roaders.

My appologies.




(Message edited by metalstorm on January 09, 2008)
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Buellerandy
Posted on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 11:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

vise grips!
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Buellerandy
Posted on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 11:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

2 if you have to replace a clutch lever AND a gear shift lever:P
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Packdog
Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 04:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I haven't run into any situation that the expanded Buell tool kit couldn't handle. Including doing the routine tune-ups required during a cross country road trip.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/321611.html

I do carry duct tape, electrical tape and ty-wraps in addition to the kit though. I carry an extra set of plugs too, but just out of paranoia - I've never actually fouled a plug on the Uly.
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