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what's in your tool bag
Just curious what people have in the take along tool bag/kit. Is the bike all metric or standard?
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Credit Card. Oh, and cell phone. When I toured all over the states a couple decades ago, I never really carried any gear
to speak of. And never really regretted it. Bikes are so reliable compared to British, Italian, and American from 60 years ago.
And civilization usually isn't very far away, there are times, but rarely.
Peggy and Howard
Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S SM5
His: 1999 Honda VFR Interceptor
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Only the tool kit that came with my Spyder
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AAA plus, CC card, Cell Phone, Flash Light, Battery jump pack.
My Spyder
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Metric
For the Ryker and recent M/C, as pictured, plus stubby combos, L Torx, 4LN Vise Grips
Much of my travel has no cell coverage.
Mostly my tools have used to help others.
But when a horse bumps a mirror, it is handy to have wrenches to tighten it.
The mare had her nose between the left mirror (Yamaha XT250) and my helmet!
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2-Cold Creek mare & colt.jpg
23 Moto Guzzi V7-850 SE 23 Yamaha XT250 18 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 22 Triumph Street Twin 20 CanAM Ryker 900 14 Honda CB1100 18 Yamaha XT250 16 Moto Guzzi V7 II 17 Yamaha TW200 12 Triumph Bonneville 02 Sportster 1200 Sport 03 Sportster 883 76 Honda CB750F 75 Honda CB360 70 Yamaha CT1 72 Yamaha CT2 72 Yamaha AT2/CT2 70 Honda SL350 70 Honda CL350 67 Honda CL160 67 Honda CB160 62 Honda CA110
2020 900 , NGK 4218 iridium CR8EIX Matte black
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For my cars, just basics, as pictured, plus a combo wrench roll
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And, yes, a flashlight, jumper cables, Viair pump
23 Moto Guzzi V7-850 SE 23 Yamaha XT250 18 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 22 Triumph Street Twin 20 CanAM Ryker 900 14 Honda CB1100 18 Yamaha XT250 16 Moto Guzzi V7 II 17 Yamaha TW200 12 Triumph Bonneville 02 Sportster 1200 Sport 03 Sportster 883 76 Honda CB750F 75 Honda CB360 70 Yamaha CT1 72 Yamaha CT2 72 Yamaha AT2/CT2 70 Honda SL350 70 Honda CL350 67 Honda CL160 67 Honda CB160 62 Honda CA110
2020 900 , NGK 4218 iridium CR8EIX Matte black
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Tools get more extensive in my truck
As pictured, plus:
8-19mm combo wrench tool roll
AAA Streamlight
Dyna Plug kit
Viair compressor (cables clip to battery, not limited by 12 vdc power receptacle)
Breaker bar with impact lug nut socket
Few feet of 16 gauge stranded wire
Assorted crimp connectors
Cable ties
Pocket digital multimeter
Jumper cables
Tow strap
I prefer to reduce my dependence upon others, as much as practical.
Only recently signed up for AAA, to utilize their services to register the Ryker during this corona virus panic.
23 Moto Guzzi V7-850 SE 23 Yamaha XT250 18 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 22 Triumph Street Twin 20 CanAM Ryker 900 14 Honda CB1100 18 Yamaha XT250 16 Moto Guzzi V7 II 17 Yamaha TW200 12 Triumph Bonneville 02 Sportster 1200 Sport 03 Sportster 883 76 Honda CB750F 75 Honda CB360 70 Yamaha CT1 72 Yamaha CT2 72 Yamaha AT2/CT2 70 Honda SL350 70 Honda CL350 67 Honda CL160 67 Honda CB160 62 Honda CA110
2020 900 , NGK 4218 iridium CR8EIX Matte black
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Stock tool kit, tire repair and inflation kit, my old Harley tool kit and a battery jumper. Oh, and my AAA card for backup.
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Originally Posted by SportsterDoc
Tools get more extensive in my truck
As pictured, plus:
8-19mm combo wrench tool roll
AAA Streamlight
Dyna Plug kit
Viair compressor (cables clip to battery, not limited by 12 vdc power receptacle)
Breaker bar with impact lug nut socket
Few feet of 16 gauge stranded wire
Assorted crimp connectors
Cable ties
Pocket digital multimeter
Jumper cables
Tow strap
I prefer to reduce my dependence upon others, as much as practical.
Only recently signed up for AAA, to utilize their services to register the Ryker during this corona virus panic.
WOW Doc, what kind of trailer do you haul for your tool garage?? If I break down I hope you come by to help!!!
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The reality is you can`t fix much on the side of the road. I could get by with just the tools in the factory tool kit but have added a few, asmall craftsman electric screwdriver and appropriate torx driver, tire repair kit, power pack for jump starting, air pump,long handle 6mm allen key, long 5mm allen key tiny ratchet for tight places, cell phone Good Sam and AMA and a credit card. Oh and 12mm end wrench and a belt mounted multitool.
Happy TRAils/NSD
Paul
2012 RT L
AMA 25 years Life Member
TRA
PGR
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TOI
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It would be wise to carry a couple of 12mm wrenches and a spring-pulling tool. All this mainly if your parking break fails to disengage. Pierre at can am accessories did a great video on how to do a roadside fix on this. I'd hate to have a trip interrupted due to the parking break motor crapping out.
https://youtu.be/sTKV6Dqeu1A
2018 F3-S SM6
2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000
2013 Yamaha FJR
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Originally Posted by Doc McCoy
Just curious what people have in the take along tool bag/kit. Is the bike all metric or standard?
i carry a tire plug kit and a torque screw set.
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I like to go places where the crowds are zero and where the scenery is majestic. Correspondingly, cell phone service is spotty or not at all. Some places in Canada I carried a Sat
phone. So, I carry a practical kit that will get me to the next garage. (some tools, tire plugs, etc).
2021 Can Am Spyder Sea-to-Sky
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I'm usually the roadside toolshed for those I ride with. Been lucky enough to never being the one that needs the tools.
I carry the OEM tool roll plus:
Jump pack
tire plug kit
bicycle pump
slip-lock pliers
wire cutter
fuses
gorilla & elec tape
baling wire
flashlight
tire gauge
CCs & phone
'20 Spyder RT: Bajaron swaybar. Vredestein tires, Pedal Commander, Elka front shocks, GPS/USB/12V handlebar mount, Heli-Bars, Radar Detector, KOTT grills & vents, Shad top case, chin & DRL LEDs.
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A friend told me a few years back that when touring, do all the maintenance work you can think of or have put off before you go. If you say to yourself I'll do that when I come back, do it before you go. Have a small tool kit for necessities, then VISA and a good road side package. Think this applies to riding in your local area as well.
Went to Dawson City and back in 2019. Great trip. Met a fellow in Watson Lake from Toronto, home of the Signpost Forrest, riding an F6 Goldwing with a shredded back tire. He had been there for several days and was waiting on a tire from Whitehorse, expected to be there a few days more. He mentioned that he might have trouble getting the tire installed because there are no bike shops in Watson Lake. Not tool related, but extremely important. Cost for accommodation, if available, can be expensive.
Cell phone reception can be spotty in some areas, a Garmin InReach unit or SPOT is handy as well, especially in the northern reaches of Canada. Cell phone reception on Vancouver Island is non-existent/spotty in a lot of areas, an extra communication device can be very handy.
Found out in 2017 on a trip to Los Angeles and back that the standard BCAA coverage here in Canada was not sufficient for a motorcycle in northern California. Upgraded to the premium service. Something to consider.
Once you leave home, not a lot can be done.
Cheers
"When Writing the Story of Your Life, Don’t Let Anyone Else Hold the Pen"
"Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” – Les Brown
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT LE
1985 Honda GL1200 Goldwing Limited Edition
Ernest
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AAA, Credit card and leatherman. Electronics now thats another whole list. lol
2021 RTL Chrome Deep Marsala
HELI Bars
Garmin Zumo XT
USB power port
Front fender lights & Sequential turn signals
Front LED Auxiliary light
Flashing brake module TricLED
Baha Ron sway bar
belt tensioner
RLS muffler
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A friend once pointed out that tires are about the only thing which can stop you and still be fixable. So I carry Dynaplugs, Aerostich compressor, and cell phone. I also have a tiny little jumper cable from Aerostich which has come in handy once or twice. Maybe a small multitool.
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Originally Posted by Possible
Credit Card. Oh, and cell phone. When I toured all over the states a couple decades ago, I never really carried any gear
to speak of. And never really regretted it. Bikes are so reliable compared to British, Italian, and American from 60 years ago.
And civilization usually isn't very far away, there are times, but rarely.
Battery powered tire pump and repair kit, flashlight, tools to remove panels, volt meter, fuses, zipties, pliers, screw drivers, 12mm wrenches for park brake, electric tape.
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Coach Bob has a nice video about what he packs. I wouldn't do everything he takes, but it's a good list to start yours from.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBaVezZhzIM
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