Road Trip Tools...

[Yazz]

Hi Ya'll,

Have tempted fate long enough and going to get a tool kit put together. This is what I have thought would be needed thus far...

four lighters
Two plastic boxes - one for tools, one for spare parts and whatnots.
3/4 socket wrench
wrench extensions
10 mm head
spark plug head
spark plugs & grease
wrench adapter for screw head
screw head for the skins T30
Set of torx wrenches
Set of allen wrenches
cheater wrench
channel lock - small
leatherman
slot screwdriver
phillips screwdriver
zip-ties
flashlight
first aid kit
BEST no. in cell phone
Duct tape / electrical tape
Lemon Pledge wipes
flares
whistle
aquarium tubing for syphon
Magic money in 5's, 10's and 20's hidden...
claw hammer

Tires -
tire gauge
Ryde-On and / or
Stop & Go Tubless Tire Plugger 1000
Slime 40001 Power Sport Tire Inflator

A lanyard with medical/insurance/contact info is on an unprotected thumb drive that most EMTs can access in their ambulance. It is marked "Medical". A spare key hangs there too.

Fuses... This set has 25 amps too.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...q?filterByKeyWord=ATM-ID-SK&fromString=search


Relays...
Product ID: 278002168
Product Name: RELAIS *RELAY
Quantity: 3
Unit Price: $8.99
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Product ID: 710000740
Product Name: RELAIS *RELAY
Quantity: 1
Unit Price: $30.14
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Bone Crusher
The SM5 uses the top three, the SE5 needs all four.
You can also get the relays from your dealer using the same PN's.


Cool Tool list Ways to cut the bulk of the tool kit.

Husky tool kit #271-714 from Home Depot.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/a...ictureid=10554

Bosch PS20-2A 12-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Pocket Driver with 2 Batteries

http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-PS20-2A-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Batteries/dp/B000PI5EBW/


Kobalt SpeedFit 60-Piece Driver & Wrench Set
http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay...gId=10051&cmRelshp=sim&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

Ratchet wrench with a pivot head. 10 mm
http://www.lowes.com/pd_138110-1074...urrentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=ratchet+wrench&page=5


Looking to keep this bundle as small as possible. Is there anything that has been left out?
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Have the kit all together with everything above. Not telling ya where the money is hidden.
We added the grease gun for the trailer and the snap ring plyers for a project.
Also, I never ride without my purple rubber gloves and orange earplugs. They come in handy at the oddest times.

 

[ataDude]

Duct tape. Really!

Hi Ya'll,

Have tempted fate long enough and going to get a tool kit put together. This is what I have thought would be needed thus far...

3/4 socket wrench
wrench extensions
10 mm head
battery head
wrench adapter for screw head
screw head for the skins (don't know the size but it works)
Set of torx wrenches
Set of allen wrenches
cheater wrench
patch kit / or put ryde-on in tires
leatherman
slot screwdriver
phillips screwdriver
zip-ties
flashlight
first aid kit
BEST no. in cell phone

Looking to keep this bundle as small as possible. Is there anything that has been left out?

 

[NancysToy]

Hi Ya'll,

Have tempted fate long enough and going to get a tool kit put together. This is what I have thought would be needed thus far...

3/4 socket wrench
wrench extensions
10 mm head
battery head
wrench adapter for screw head
screw head for the skins (don't know the size but it works)
Set of torx wrenches
Set of allen wrenches
cheater wrench
patch kit / or put ryde-on in tires
leatherman
slot screwdriver
phillips screwdriver
zip-ties
flashlight
first aid kit
BEST no. in cell phone

Looking to keep this bundle as small as possible. Is there anything that has been left out?

Duct tape. Really!

Tie wire (i.e. mechanic's wire, safety wire)
Spare critical (taillight) bulbs
Spark plugs
Shop towel(s)
Hand cleaner

 

[RShrimp]

Rescue Tape
Air pump and plug kit (or Ride -on)
$100 bill hidden on bike (What if your wallet gets pinched!)

 

[Texmac1011]

A bigger frunk?

 

[Yazz]

Duct tape. Really!

Oh yeah! Forgot that. Our first long ride was in the rain. Cheap rain suits melted on the exhaust. Duct tape to the rescue! Who knows where else it comes in handy. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[Smylinacha]

Yeah that stuff is edible - you never know when you'll get the munchies

Duct tape. Really!

 

[ataDude]

Yeah that stuff is edible - you never know when you'll get the munchies

:yikes: :yikes:

 

[Yazz]

Tie wire (i.e. mechanic's wire, safety wire)
Spare critical (taillight) bulbs
Spark plugs
Shop towel(s)
Hand cleaner

I hear you on the spare bulbs and plugs. Going to add fuses too. On my other bike always had spare rear lights. The hazzards can only get you so far. Spark plugs are now on the list.

Think bandannas will fill the roll of shop towels and hand cleaners. Hubby always caries them and they are multi-purpose. Also are good booger cleaners. The aerodynamics are different on a Spyder...

 

[NancysToy]

I hear you on the spare bulbs and plugs. Going to add fuses too. On my other bike always had spare rear lights. The hazzards can only get you so far. Spark plugs are now on the list.

Think bandannas will fill the roll of shop towels and hand cleaners. Hubby always caries them and they are multi-purpose. Also are good booger cleaners. The aerodynamics are different on a Spyder...

I carry Windex Multi-Purpose (with Ammonia) wipes or Lemon Pledge wipes, for cleaning the motorcycles and windshields. They also work real well for greasy hands.

I forgot to mention fuses and relays, but I carry them.

 

[Yazz]

Rescue Tape
Air pump and plug kit (or Ride -on)
$100 bill hidden on bike (What if your wallet gets pinched!)

Ah, the magic bribe under the seat. Very good!

 

[WackyDan]

I carry a 1/4 and 3/8 drive stubby ratchet along with a metric 1/4 drive socket set - a short one that runs up to 12mm. I also carry a few metric box wrenches... 12mm 13mm.
Some 3/8 drive sockets in larger sizes.

Torx sockets - Just the ones needed for the Spyder.
Allen sockets - Just the ones needed for the Spyder.
Spark plug socket.
A few different socket extensions.
Feeler gauges for Spark plugs.
Multi bit screw driver.
Utility knife Plus leatherman.
Small pair of channel locks
Electrical tape.
Small tubes of Black RTV, dielectric grease, and the Thermal grease for the plugs.
Fuses - both mini blade for front and my extra powerbus, but also the larger fuses found for the rear.
Bulbs - Rear tail lights and some of the others
A few extra torx bolts and plastic washers for tuperware and a few extra plastic pins for tuperware.
A spare relay or two.

That is off the tip of my head...

Now... I went to office depot or office max and found some small locking plastic bins... They sell all sorts of shapes and sizes. I use one for tools, and the other for spare parts and such. They work great!!

 

[pierrelogic]

The leatherman eliminates the need for a phillips and flathead. You can get a kit from Home Depot that eliminates the need to carry "sets' of both allen and torx wrenches (just bought one from there with T handle for $10 has 43 tips and is very compact with phillips, flat, torx and allen bits). Add a tire gauge that can fit on the back tire. Add beek jerkey and a way to make a fire easily (go ahead an snicker, this from years of snowmobiling..it gets cold at night even in the middle of summer). A whistle, and a compass. Everything else looks pretty solid. Oh and a road flare..someone might be looking for you.

Hi Ya'll,

Have tempted fate long enough and going to get a tool kit put together. This is what I have thought would be needed thus far...

3/4 socket wrench
wrench extensions
10 mm head
battery head
wrench adapter for screw head
screw head for the skins (don't know the size but it works)
Set of torx wrenches
Set of allen wrenches
cheater wrench
patch kit / or put ryde-on in tires
leatherman
slot screwdriver
phillips screwdriver
zip-ties
flashlight
first aid kit
BEST no. in cell phone
Duct tape / electrical tape
Magic money hidden...

Looking to keep this bundle as small as possible. Is there anything that has been left out?

 

[Yazz]

I carry Windex Multi-Purpose (with Ammonia) wipes or Lemon Pledge wipes, for cleaning the motorcycles and windshields. They also work real well for greasy hands.

I forgot to mention fuses and relays, but I carry them.

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

 

[Yazz]

I carry a 1/4 and 3/8 drive stubby ratchet along with a metric 1/4 drive socket set - a short one that runs up to 12mm. I also carry a few metric box wrenches... 12mm 13mm.
Some 3/8 drive sockets in larger sizes.

Torx sockets - Just the ones needed for the Spyder.
Allen sockets - Just the ones needed for the Spyder.
Spark plug socket.
A few different socket extensions.
Feeler gauges for Spark plugs.
Multi bit screw driver.
Utility knife Plus leatherman.
Small pair of channel locks
Electrical tape.
Small tubes of Black RTV, dielectric grease, and the Thermal grease for the plugs.
Fuses - both mini blade for front and my extra powerbus, but also the larger fuses found for the rear.
Bulbs - Rear tail lights and some of the others
A few extra torx bolts and plastic washers for tuperware and a few extra plastic pins for tuperware.
A spare relay or two.

That is off the tip of my head...

Now... I went to office depot or office max and found some small locking plastic bins... They sell all sorts of shapes and sizes. I use one for tools, and the other for spare parts and such. They work great!!

Channel locks come in handy all over the place. They are added to the list.

Used a tool roll on the other bike but with more room, the plastic boxes will organize everything nicely. Thanks!

 

[murphybrown]

The leatherman eliminates the need for a phillips and flathead. You can get a kit from Home Depot that eliminates the need to carry "sets' of both allen and torx wrenches (just bought one from there with T handle for $10 has 43 tips and is very compact with phillips, flat, torx and allen bits). Add a tire gauge that can fit on the back tire. Add beek jerkey and a way to make a fire easily (go ahead an snicker, this from years of snowmobiling..it gets cold at night even in the middle of summer). A whistle, and a compass. Everything else looks pretty solid. Oh and a road flare..someone might be looking for you.

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!!!).

 

[WackyDan]

Channel locks come in handy all over the place. They are added to the list.

Used a tool roll on the other bike but with more room, the plastic boxes will organize everything nicely. Thanks!

Seriously check out those boxes... I found them quite by accident and it wasn't until months later that it hit me to look at them again for this purpose. I think I found mine at Office Depot... They have a whole wall of them over there, from ones that can hold a few coins to ones that will not fit in your Spyder and they aren't too terribly expensive.

As for tools... Everyone has opinions. I prefer to carry quality tools with me. The Leatherman I can wear on my hip, but I find that some of the leatherman features are still not as good as a dedicated screwdriver, etc. quality tools aren't going to let you down on the side of the road somewhere. Though I like to be prepared for just about anything.... That is is where AAA or BEST warranty towing comes in to fill the void.

Now... I have the Givi side cases and top case as well travel solo on my SPyder... So I have plenty of room for stuff, generally using the Frunk for my tools, Sun Shade, flashlight, spare quart of oil and FUNNEL, rain gear, riding jacket, maps, fix a flat, Microfiber clothes and cleaner for helmet, etc.

 

[Yazz]

The leatherman eliminates the need for a phillips and flathead. You can get a kit from Home Depot that eliminates the need to carry "sets' of both allen and torx wrenches (just bought one from there with T handle for $10 has 43 tips and is very compact with phillips, flat, torx and allen bits). Add a tire gauge that can fit on the back tire. Add beek jerkey and a way to make a fire easily (go ahead an snicker, this from years of snowmobiling..it gets cold at night even in the middle of summer). A whistle, and a compass. Everything else looks pretty solid. Oh and a road flare..someone might be looking for you.

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:

 

[Yazz]

Seriously check out those boxes... I found them quite by accident and it wasn't until months later that it hit me to look at them again for this purpose. I think I found mine at Office Depot... They have a whole wall of them over there, from ones that can hold a few coins to ones that will not fit in your Spyder and they aren't too terribly expensive.

As for tools... Everyone has opinions. I prefer to carry quality tools with me. The Leatherman I can wear on my hip, but I find that some of the leatherman features are still not as good as a dedicated screwdriver, etc. quality tools aren't going to let you down on the side of the road somewhere. Though I like to be prepared for just about anything.... That is is where AAA or BEST warranty towing comes in to fill the void.

Now... I have the Givi side cases and top case as well travel solo on my SPyder... So I have plenty of room for stuff, generally using the Frunk for my tools, Sun Shade, flashlight, spare quart of oil and FUNNEL, rain gear, riding jacket, maps, fix a flat, Microfiber clothes and cleaner for helmet, etc.

Going to get my tool kit together, then go plastic box shopping. Have a bunch of tin boxes in my tool chest that holds all those little gadgets. Very handy. Looking forward to finding some clear ones for Spydee.

Quality tools is the name of the game. Have done roadside surgery before on my other bike and found that you can make do with what you've got if your tool kit is good. Don't want to loose my Matcos in the dark alongside the road somewhere.

Space is important to me. Have up-swept pipes so no side cases. Carry my clothes and stuff in a duffle bag behind me. The frunk is for tools, rain gear, leather jacket, 16" x 8" bag full of meds, couple cans of nuts, purse, maps, Lemon Pledge wipes, sunscreen and water bottle. Amazing all that stuff can go in the frunk!

 

[boborgera]

$100 bill hidden on bike (What if your wallet gets pinched!)

: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: