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12-08-2010, 07:00 PM
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| Streetfighter  Joined: Jan 2010 From: Kenmore, WA I Ride: GS500E | I carry the tool kit that came with the bike, plus some other tools in a small pouch that fits under the seat; a couple of combination wrenches (covers 10mm-14mm), a pair of pliers, screwdriver, and a couple allen keys. I usually also carry either my Leatherman or Benchmade too. That's just for riding on the road; if I was going off-road I'd carry more. In addition to the above, I make sure to ride with Grant. |
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12-08-2010, 07:04 PM
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| Superbiker  Joined: Mar 2010 From: Rock Island,WA/ Volcano, HI I Ride: ^That^ | Cellphone (L.E.D flashlight included) Basic 8-17mm combo wrenches(u know, the open end on both end cheapies) Gerber tool. Lighter Electrical tape(makeshift band-aid if used with napkins) 6' piece of electrical wire Napkins, like 5-6(makeshift tp if needed) Tire plug kit Cool little C02 inflator thingy for flat tires All stashed in various nooks and crannies on the Fizz |
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12-08-2010, 07:10 PM
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| snowshoe kitten... prrr...  | 1 spliff 1 lighter 1 flask .5 to .75 full of Jameson 1 raquetball advil - amount varies Zip ties Some Honda multi tool thing I got years ago. 1 bottle of water iPhone4 No joke mr uppity mod guy. |
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12-08-2010, 07:48 PM
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| Je Fa Fa  | spot tracker for when I'm off the beaten path, cell phone and the stock tool kit, and I always keep my swiss army knife with me, in case I run into a bottle of wine |
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12-08-2010, 07:53 PM
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| Track School Dazed   Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can | Cell. 1st aid kit and CPR barrier. I check the contents every year. 1st aid and CPR training. Tire plug kit. 16 oz of automotive green slime. Air compresser. Flash lights, fuses. Owners manual. Spare keys. Cylume sticks. Space blanket. |
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12-08-2010, 07:56 PM
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| Bat Crazed  Joined: May 2009 From: WA I Ride: 08, R1 | Emergency supplies I have the tools that came with the bike. In addition I carry a tire repair kit, extra fuses, electrical tape. Soft wet wipes (to clean face shield or hands). Cell phone, knife, and Colt 380 pocket lite. (I have a C.C. License). I can only carry so much on a sport bike. If that won't get me home, I have towing on my insurance policy, as a last resort. One other thing I do with all my vehicles, upon arrival at home I wash them, ALWAYS. Then I look things over for potential problems. Check your tires for damage and check air pressure, look under the machine for fluid leaks, check your engine oil, check your radiator, check your lights. Lube and check chain adjustment. It takes a little more time to do these things but they can reduce your chances of being stranded. Last edited by Jims08Z06; 12-13-2010 at 08:45 PM.. |
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12-09-2010, 09:58 AM
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| Retired   Joined: Mar 2008 From: SE Portland / Bucerias, Nayarit Mx I Ride: 03' CBR1100XX, 84 GL1200A | 
Not uppity, just a little old and cranky sometimes. 
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12-13-2010, 07:06 AM
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| Retired  Joined: May 2007 From: Between Bellevue, Wa and Hood River, Or Blog Entries: 26 I Ride: a KLR 650, and an XT 225 |
Funny thing is, I replaced the bulbs the week before leaving, and a week after returning, one of my bulbs burnt out. As far as what I carry on my bikes for tools... Depends on where i am going. For the XT: Small welding tube I have with a couple of adjustable wrenches (box end adjustable and crescent style). Carry a socket for axle on the XT, with a box end adapter so I don't have to carry a ratchet. Tube Patches and a Small Bicycle Pump that is attached to front fork. 2 Spare master links and small section of chain. Needle Nose Pliers Safety Wire Tire Spoons Couple feet of 16 gauge wire and a couple splice connectors Electrical Tape. Socket for Spark Plug and a spare spark plug and gapping tool. Pressure Gauge For the KLR for work commute, just what it has in its tool kit. KLR loaded down for travel I carry a bunch of stuff... 3/8 breaker bar 3/8 ratchet full set of metric hex full set of needed sockets hammer punch box end wrenches socket extentions socket adapters Adjustable Wrenches RTV JB Weld Anti Seize Safety Wire Duct Tape Small Bicycle Pump as well as a Slime 12v pump GPS SPOT Satellite Messenger Spare Front Tube 1 quart of Oil (Mounted to outside of Pannier) Water (1 gallon Rotopax) Fuel (1 gallon Rotopax) Air Filter Cleaner/Oil Thin Wall Spark Plug Socket Spark Plug and Gapping tool Wire/Connectors 2 Master Links + Small Section of Chain Multimeter Light Bulb tire irons patch kit extra valve stem and valve cores valve stem caps Pressure Gauge Lithium Grease Spray WD-40 Spare Key On Prudhoe Bay Trip I had a spare rear tire, cause I knew I would chew through one halfway through the trip. Sure I am missing a thing or two... As far as First Aid is concerned, I carry a small first aid kit my mom bought me years ago with me on both bikes. Keep it in the tank bag on the KLR, and keep it in my backpack when on my XT. It may seem a bit excessive... But when you have shit like this happen:  You will eventually find a way to make due...  Not to mention having the tools to swap this out:  | |
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12-17-2010, 09:25 PM
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| Training Wheels  Joined: Jan 2010 From: Lebanon, Oregon I Ride: DR650 & CB250 Adventure bike | Headlight
1st Aid kit tire patch bike tire pump tire irons C-clamp to break tire bead water bottle stock tool kit w/10" Crescent wrench=axle nut and straighten bent things shorty wrenches to duplicate stock sizes=$1 each at hock shop bike cover (can double as emergency tent) exam gloves for dirty jobs chain lube over boots for cold or WET rides (Neos Adventure 15" tall) several spare mags for the 1911A1 flask of snake bite med (Black Velvet) This all fits in the big top box with room for an 18 pack of adult beverage on camping trips. Soft saddle bags carry the camp gear. Even carry the lawn mower gas can on LONG rides, like across state. It all fits on the DR650. Dave Last edited by smilin jack; 12-17-2010 at 09:40 PM.. | |
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12-18-2010, 10:23 PM
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| Endorsed  Joined: Dec 2009 From: Ellensburg I Ride: 2007 TW200, 2007 BMW F650GS | First Aid Kit with extras of wire splint, alcohol and peroxide 2oz each Tool Kit, tire irons (patch kit) Foot pump to inflate tires Chain tool Tools necessary to fix a flat Extra Chain and 2 master links Extra fuel line Motorcycle crutch to lift front or rear wheel off ground to work on bike 1 liter extra fuel 2 liters water TP 5 day minimum supply Cell Phone Longer Trips: Spot Finder Thermal Blanket 6 0z of Scotch for (snake bites-yaah sure) Bag of electrical supplies (fuses, connectors, extra wire, wire strippers, multi-meter, etc) Extra sparkplug 6oz extra oil (bike holds just over a quart so that is plenty of oil for short trips, long trips a full quart and filter Air filter on long trips Half cover for bike Extra headlight and taillight bulbs Flashlight Rain Gear (light weight for short trips- heavy duty rain gear plus waterproof gloves or covers, and boot covers for long trips) I'm sure there is more but right now I can't think of it backroad adv Last edited by backroad adventurer; 12-18-2010 at 10:30 PM.. |
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12-19-2010, 02:54 AM
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| Peg Dragger  |
Zip ties are a Honda multi tool.... I have no storage on my bike, but I still carry about 100 zip ties (zip tied) to my sub-frame. Countless times I have zip tied someone's bike back together enough to get it to a safe place. | |
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01-13-2011, 06:11 AM
| #39 |
| Chicken Strips  Joined: Aug 2009 From: Renton, WA I Ride: S1000RR,SV650S,R75/5 | I recieved a sling and some Vicodin from fellow riders after crashing out in '06....so now I always carry those, as well as a lot of the fore-mentioned items. |
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