Road Trip Tools...

[NancysToy]

Use Lemon Pledge wipes on Spydee already. Didn't know they can clean greasy hands. Thanks for the tip on keeping the bandannas clean.

You will still need the bandana to dry your hands a bit...but it won't be greasy...and it will smell real good! :roflblack:

Love the idea of a T handle with lots of tips. That would clear up space nicely. Going down to Home Depot with my favorite screw head for the skins and check it out.

Sears has a screwdriver handle with a variety of Torx, hex, straight, and Phillips tips. Since getting one, it has become my main Spyder body panel tool. It even ratchets, but I prefer the olf fashioned way.

 

[moabgirl]

Don't forget

........your Guardian Bell!

 

[WackyDan]

........your Guardian Bell!

The rule is that someone has to buy it for you.... and not you buy it for yourself... Or so they suggest.

 

[BMW]

Thanks all for the tips. I can use them also. Alaska bound 6 days. :2thumbs: hyea: hyea:ray: Have a safe one y'all

 

[Yazz]

:2thumbs:
The $100 Dollars is a great idea, but i would keep it in small bills.
The reason is if you have to give a few dollars to anybody [tips] they might not have change for a 100 bill. So a 5 dollar tip might end up costing 100.:yikes:

Good point! Going to get some $5's, 10's and 20's put them in an envelope, inside a sealed baggie and duct tape it somewhere under the seat.

 

[Sarge707]

I think the main thing is a good prep and check before you go.
Some extra oil and your stock tool kit.
BRP towing and Insurance (Foremost) towing phone #s.
2 Credit cards and personal cleaning stuff.

My :spyder2:went 4,400 miles without a hip cup-- Then JUST would not go into gear in my driveway! Nothing would have helped me on the road except what I listed.
I,m not going to tow a trailer just to have ALL the stuff you need if something goes wrong? :yikes: Your thoughts will vary!nojoke

 

[Yazz]

You will still need the bandana to dry your hands a bit...but it won't be greasy...and it will smell real good! :roflblack:


Sears has a screwdriver handle with a variety of Torx, hex, straight, and Phillips tips. Since getting one, it has become my main Spyder body panel tool. It even ratchets, but I prefer the olf fashioned way.

Was still going to bring bandannas. Goes back to the booger factor. They are also good for cleaning glasses etc. And yes, while on the road, smelling good is a bonus.:2thumbs:

Have a ratcheting screwdriver with bits that has outlasted my Snap-on ones. Bought it at a tool hut somewhere for five bucks. Its dearly beloved so does not go on the road. For taking off skins, prefer a socket wrench. Don't want my forearm to look too manly.

 

[Yazz]

........your Guardian Bell!

We go by WackyDan's rule... Hubby got one for Spydee the second day she was home. Maybe thats why there has been no road gremlins.

 

[Yazz]

Thanks all for the tips. I can use them also. Alaska bound 6 days. :2thumbs: hyea: hyea:ray: Have a safe one y'all

Now thats a road trip!:doorag:

Looking forward to hearing of your adventures and seeing some pictures.

Have a wonderful time and enjoy every minute. Rain or shine.

Stay safe...

 

[ataDude]

Three more:

1. Spare key!
2. Medical/insurance info.
3. Emergency contact info.

I carry all on a lanyard around my neck when traveling. The medical/insurance/contact info is on an unprotected thumb drive that most EMTs can access in their ambulance. It is marked "Medical".

 

[Yazz]

I think the main thing is a good prep and check before you go.
Some extra oil and your stock tool kit.
BRP towing and Insurance (Foremost) towing phone #s.
2 Credit cards and personal cleaning stuff.

My :spyder2:went 4,400 miles without a hip cup-- Then JUST would not go into gear in my driveway! Nothing would have helped me on the road except what I listed.
I,m not going to tow a trailer just to have ALL the stuff you need if something goes wrong? :yikes: Your thoughts will vary!nojoke

:agree:A five or ten K inspection (depending on your milage) is the key to maintenance prevention. If you have someone else do it for you, double check with your own eyes.

Had a ten K inspection done on my two-wheelie before heading out on a road trip. Trusted that they were professionals. Four days out, coming into El Paso in rush hour traffic, the rear brake gave out. Paid HD prices for a :cus: job. Always double check what I can after a service now.

Glad to hear you're bring personal cleaning stuff. Otherwise you could use Scotty's method for smelling lemony fresh.:roflblack:

Different people tour different ways. Don't want to try to keep up with the Florida Express, think Hubby rides too slow. Roughing it, or all the amenities of home. Each rydes within their own comfort zones. As long as there is a smile on your face, thats all that counts.

 

[pierrelogic]

Would really appreciate a brand name/stock # or someway to identify tool kit you mention getting from Home Depot? Thanks. So much. I agree with whistle, compass & fire starter (from my backpacking days!!!).

Husky tool kit. #271-714
Shot 1...Shot 2

Pretty handy little kit..as you can tell it's been used already.
The ratchet in the handle sold me.

 

[pierrelogic]

My leatherman is scary. Every time its used, someone needs stitches. Thus the need for the first aid kit.nojoke

Love the idea of a T handle with lots of tips. That would clear up space nicely. Going down to Home Depot with my favorite screw head for the skins and check it out.

Doh! Tire gauge is a must. Thanks for reminding me. Flares are also going on the list. And umm.. I smoke so always have a fire starter with me.

The whistle reminded me of a joke...

Did you know you can tell the difference between a black bear and a grizzly bear just by its spoor?

Yup, the black bear's spoor will have berry seeds and ant legs. The grizzly's spoor will have whistles and pepper spray.:roflblack:

Fire starter = water proof matches! :2thumbs: Just when you think you've got plenty of fluid...you'll run out. Murphy's law.

Actually thought of something else...don't laugh..tampons. They make incredible fire starters dunked in a tank of gas. Oh and a quick saver is a small piece of aquarum tube that can be used to syphon gas from one tank to the next.

Man I could go on and on...had this conversation many times preparing for high altitude and back country sledding that "most" the items ironically apply here too.

 

[boborgera]

You know what's the most important thing to take = A chase vehicle, this way can you Carry more Stuff. Maybe even a mechanic.
If i was someone thinking about buying a Spyder and read this thread it would make me think twice. That said did any one mention to add a toque wrench to the took kit?

 

[Yazz]

Three more:

1. Spare key!
2. Medical/insurance info.
3. Emergency contact info.

I carry all on a lanyard around my neck when traveling. The medical/insurance/contact info is on an unprotected thumb drive that most EMTs can access in their ambulance. It is marked "Medical".

Whoah! That piece on information just took a load off my mind. Always wear both a medic alert necklace and bracelet on the road. Got a Droid and they don't have an ICE button. The app. you can buy will not let you change any of the info once put in. Ergo, if your meds change, can't change it in the ICE.

Not 'puter literate enough to make an unprotected thumb drive but Son or Hubby will be able to help me on this. Will put the drive, the key and my medic alert medallion on a lanyard.

Thank you so much for the tip...

 

[Yazz]

Husky tool kit. #271-714
Shot 1...Shot 2

Pretty handy little kit..as you can tell it's been used already.
The ratchet in the handle sold me.

Cool tool!:yes:

Once I get one, will take alot of tools off the list.
Love the T handle ratchet...

 

[Yazz]

Fire starter = water proof matches! :2thumbs: Just when you think you've got plenty of fluid...you'll run out. Murphy's law.

Actually thought of something else...don't laugh..tampons. They make incredible fire starters dunked in a tank of gas. Oh and a quick saver is a small piece of aquarum tube that can be used to syphon gas from one tank to the next.

Man I could go on and on...had this conversation many times preparing for high altitude and back country sledding that "most" the items ironically apply here too.

Dad used to carry waterproof matches on his hunting trips. I understand what you are saying now. Will bring four extra lighters. Ten matches = ten cigs. Not acceptable in emergencies.

Truckers use them for hemorrhoid relief, brawlers use them for broken noses, just learned they start great fires once dipped in gas tanks. This is a family oriented site edited what I was going to say...:roflblack:

Aquarium tubing for syphoning is a great idea!

 

[Yazz]

You know what's the most important thing to take = A chase vehicle, this way can you Carry more Stuff. Maybe even a mechanic.
If i was someone thinking about buying a Spyder and read this thread it would make me think twice. That said did any one mention to add a toque wrench to the took kit?

Hubby is my chase vehicle. Sometimes he rides, sometimes he drives, sometimes he stays at home.

Bringing a mechanic along is a bonus. I always ryde with one. Me!:thumbup:

Touring on Spydee has been much more hassle free than my two-wheelie. That bike was always rattling something off. Many wild adventures there...

Me personally would not bring a torque wrench on the road. They are calibrated and rattling them around on the byke might not be too good for them. Tend to use the educated elbow for emergencies.

 

[RShrimp]

Insect repellent! (They make real small 100% DEET containers)
If all else fails and you are stuck in the boonies.

 

[Sarge707]

"Life Alert!" around your neck~!:roflblack: