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'Junk in the Trunk' - what do Spyder Ryders carry there all the time? (more)

Greg H.

Greg H.

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Do you always keep a tire repair kit onboard, etc,,,? I was thinking that would be one of the first things I addressed - a neat, nifty, repair kit because you just never know.

Also; I am pretty sure during the seasons of iffy weather, Frogg Toggs seem like a really good idea.

On Thursdays, I'll be carrying my 15lb Hammer Black Widow Pearl, shoes, micro fiber & regular towels. It's league night! :thumbup:
 
Tire repair kit (Mushroom and gummy worms)
Small compressor
Basic tools
Coil of electrical wire
zip ties
electrical tape
small multimeter
siphon and an old peanut butter jar (to siphon gas into and pour into tank)(I also keep fuses, bulbs, etc in the jar while in the trunk)
rainsuit
spare gloves
spare glasses
bungee cords
sunscreen

I think thats about it
 
LittleJohn said:
Tire repair kit (Mushroom and gummy worms)
Small compressor
Basic tools
Coil of electrical wire
zip ties
electrical tape
small multimeter
siphon and an old peanut butter jar (to siphon gas into and pour into tank)(I also keep fuses, bulbs, etc in the jar while in the trunk)
rainsuit
spare gloves
spare glasses
bungee cords
sunscreen

I think thats about it
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...plus
insect repellant
multi-surface wipes
spark plugs
compass
first-aid kit
flashlight
 
Those look like great lists LJ and Scotty. I have been living on the edge and barely keep more than the Owner's Manual and BRP toolkit in my trunk. Other things that have a tendency to ride in there are sunglasses, other pair of gloves and a balaclava (in the cold season). I really should put together a "kit" like you have but I carry so much other stuff in there that is constantly in and out (and is sometimes bulging at the seams) that I wouldn't have room for the "kit". Once I get the rear Givi bag, that'll free up some space.
 
BJT, I don't carry all the stuff just cruising around town. With my cell phone, I can summon help if I run out of gas, for instance. Do leave most of it in there, and it actually takes little space. The trunk liner helps. Leave most of it continuously in my BMWs. On the old one, I am limited due because the only space is under the seat, but I carry a tank bag with the remainder for trips. On the newer BMW, I use the right saddlebag for the leftover stuff I need, with the tools, bulbs, etc under the seat. The right saddlebag is considered the safest place for a rainsuit and such on a bike, because when you pull off to the side of the road, you are not as exposed when pulling the stuff out and putting on the suit. I have a divider in that saddlebag to hold the standard load, and use the rest as needed for luggage. Do you leave the GIVI saddlebags on? Sounds like a possible solution.
-Scotty
 
If I'm not going to work:
Rain gear
Pocketbook
chaps
extra light jacket
sunblock
extra gloves
extra helmet shield
Just the tools that came w/ it - suppose I should add more

For work:
All the above, a change of shoes (I have to dress up for work)
Laptop
Lunch
 
Owner's manual and stock tool kit. A satellite phone if I'm going into the "boonies" otherwise a cell phone.

So far so good. No emotecon for fingers crossed. So I'll use the pray one :pray:

Frank
 
:popcorn:Mints, purse, manuel and flashlight. Everything else goes on my hubbies Ultra Classic - or in the trailer when traveling for more than a couple of days. :f_spider: That way there's room for my helmet in the trunk when we stop.
 
Trunk

I usually carry a small socket set, small can of WD-40, few zip ties, bungees, black tape and a small first aid kit. If Rain predicted, Frogg Toggs are packed.

Was with a small group going for a ride and then to chow-chow. Buddy hit an oil spot in the parking lot and dumped his Triumph. Chewed up his hand in fall; I was able to half-arse dress it for him
 
This is a interesting threat.. As for a FLAT tire though, what is the quick fix for this on the spyder? This is one of my main concerns always , a flat tire!! Has anyone experienced this before? Tire repair kit--fix a flat--are there tubes in the tires---tubeless---small 12 V compressor maybe.. You guys and gals got me thinking about stuffing my truck with some of these goodies now cause I do not carry most of the items but will put together a kit for sure of odds and ends, all really good idea's for sure.

Joe
 
xpeschon said:
As for a FLAT tire though, what is the quick fix for this on the spyder? This is one of my main concerns always , a flat tire!! Has anyone experienced this before? Tire repair kit--fix a flat--are there tubes in the tires---tubeless---small 12 V compressor maybe.
Joe
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mike3069 said:
Ride-On!:thumbup:(Link on main page)
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We fixed a slow leak puncture in dltang's Spyder with one of those sticky rope tire repair kits. It worked great (so good she ended up riding on that repair for about 5,000 miles). Now we have RideOn in the tires so anything that RideOn doesn't control would be a catastrophic tire failure and nothing short of a spare tire in the trunk would solve that problem.
 
Rideon it is, I just read all about it---Seems as though it sounds like its pretty good stuff.. When you applied Rideon did you jack up your spyder so the preasure is not on the tire or just flattin'ed all three tires on the ground? Also, I am assuming that you used the Motorcycle formula right?
Thanks for the info, good stuff..

Joe
 
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