Suggested tools for long road trip

[Wijames]

All,
Picking up a used RT next weekend from a member on this site. Going to drive it home and I am wondering what tools should I have with me just in case? It’s a 18 hour road trip which is why I am asking. The bike is getting inspected before pickup but you never know. I have always had Harley’s so I made sure to bring tools, cable ties, and electrical tape on anything more than a couple of hours.

 

[CopperSpyder]

:congrats: on the new ride. I suggest long johns and rain gear, phone, plan the trip so you have the phone numbers to local repair shops along your route. You should not have a problem, but be ready in case you do.

 

[DGoebel]

What Copper said, and of course, Credit Card.... Spydercodes app, Check your tire pressures AND the underseat Air Bag pressure, What year is the RT? If it's a 998, you >might< need some oil to top off along an 18 hour trip. I always have a rechargable battery powered digital tire pump Lamonster used to sell, but you can check and update any pressure issues at fuel stops.

 

[JayBros]

I suggest you go to this web site, http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/Index.aspx?lang=e&s1=5d939c2c-87e9-4629-81b8-e8b8417ea7a3&brands=roadster&type=og, drill down to the year of RT you are purchasing and give a scrutinizing squint at the operator's guide, particularly the maintenance section. In the pre-buy inspection you should check, or have checked, the left and right fuse boxes to ensure the spare fuses that are listed in the OG are in fact in there. I also recommend a tire plugging kit in addition to an emergency source of air. There should be a tool kit with the bike that will have all the tools you might need on the road; verify it is there. Some duct tape and a Leatherman type multi-tool is a good idea IMO. Good luck and be safe on the ride home.

 

[Grandpot]

Besides all of the above, I went around my Spyder and found all the tools I would need to fit the common fasteners and to remove the panels. There really aren't that many.

 

[CopperSpyder]

All,
Picking up a used RT next weekend from a member on this site. Going to drive it home and I am wondering what tools should I have with me just in case? It’s a 18 hour road trip which is why I am asking. The bike is getting inspected before pickup but you never know. I have always had Harley’s so I made sure to bring tools, cable ties, and electrical tape on anything more than a couple of hours.

One more thing to think about, I like you went from an HD to a Spyder. I always knew I could use my pickup truck to get my HD back home if I had to in the event of a break down. I can not do that with the Spyder RTL. I have AAA on my car and truck for road side assistance so I added the Spyder to my AAA for an extra $25 a year. I have never had to used it but if I ever needed a tow or help with a tire all I have to do is call.

 

[Wijames]

Thanks for the information! Picked up a Ryker earlier this month and now the Spyder for my wife. Actually more for me but getting 2 toys for the price of a new HD is awesome. She took the Can Am class last fall and loved it. Plus the RT has a trailer. Looking forward to bringing more than just what fits in the saddle bags for road trips!

 

[CopperSpyder]

Make sure and post a picture when you get it home and add your new rides to the Spyder Garage!! I wish you the best of weather on your ride home with the new bike, stay warm and dry. Live to Ride , Ride to live.

 

[Wijames]

Thanks! Looking forward to the ride.

 

[FINFAN3DP]

What Copper said, and of course, Credit Card.... Spydercodes app, Check your tire pressures AND the underseat Air Bag pressure, What year is the RT? If it's a 998, you >might< need some oil to top off along an 18 hour trip. I always have a rechargable battery powered digital tire pump Lamonster used to sell, but you can check and update any pressure issues at fuel stops.

What is the Spydercodes.app you talked about?

 

[DGoebel]

Search for Spydercodes here on SpyderLovers and you'll find many, many references to it.
It's an application created by a member here that works on IPhones and Android smart phones that helps look up error codes, dealers, all sorts of information that is Spyder specific.
But Alas I just found that on the Spydercodes.com website it's no longer available. Apparently only those who already have it can get updates for it anymore.

 

[RTSJohn]

Search for Spydercodes here on SpyderLovers and you'll find many, many references to it.
It's an application created by a member here that works on IPhones and Android smart phones that helps look up error codes, dealers, all sorts of information that is Spyder specific.
But Alas I just found that on the Spydercodes.com website it's no longer available. Apparently only those who already have it can get updates for it anymore.

Bummer !!!:gaah:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Unless the RT has known problems, I wouldn't bother with many tools. In my experience, no matter what you take with you , you'll find you didn't bring the ONE you really need. :roflblack:

 

[Mr. White]

Take an adjustable wrench and two quarts of Wild Turkey.

:spyder2:

 

[Grandpot]

Take an adjustable wrench and two quarts of Wild Turkey.

:spyder2:

I never thought of the adjustable wrench.:yikes:

 

[bobsmith]

A Metric or SAE crescent wrench??

 

[ricford]

There was a small tool kit that came with the 14 RT. What it was for is a puzzle to me. If it craps, I call the motor club. That's what I pay for. And as I know zip all about mechanics, that B.E.S.T. warranty card and my motorcycle insurance which provides transport, that's enough for this mechanical idiot.

 

[ricford]

Bobsmith
As the machine was made in Canada, SAE won't work.

 

[Wijames]

I made it back! Funny story, it was not as smooth as planned. Picked up the RT last Friday. I had it preinspected by Woods motorcycle outside of San Antonio and they found no issues. Took it for a test ride before filling out the paperwork. Everything was good and I bought the Spyder. We hooked up the trailer and when I went to leave I could not release the parking brake. I was stuck. The seller who is from the forum helped me disconnect the parking brake and I took it to Woods. They knew I was driving it back to WI and I only had the weekend to get it done. After about 4 hours of troubleshooting they decided to replace the motor. Because they the bike had less then 100 miles since the recall work thru did not charge us for the repair. I hit the road and made it to Dallas the first night. Second day I left Dallas at 7am and stayed ahead of a huge storm. I made it back to Milwaukee at 1am. It was one hell of a ride.

 

[BazF]

Well, there are metric or imperial crescents. 4" or 100mm are common enough.