Watcha' got in your toolbox?

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Just read a thread where Igofar mentioned some items he carries. I was a little surprised... I hadn't known compressors had gotten to the size of carrying and still being useful!

So, what do you carry for tools? Pics of the kit if possible? Maybe links to anything particularly interesting?
Larry.... this is a mandatory post for you... Inquiring minds want to know....:please1:

Only stuff you carry on your bike... anyone can outfit a garage!!!
 
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I want to be part of this post so I know. For me the list is an AAA RV plus card. And some other things like Larry stated, but I want to see others list. Mine are the basics only with tire plugs and small compressor, not much more.
 

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A quick search should turn up a list of the tools, we've documented it before. For me, it's a case with everything I need to disassemble the bike to pretty much nothing but pieces. I don't carry a torque wrench, but when doing emergency road-side repair I can pushstimate it.

To make sure I have a fully stocked box I do all my maintenance at home with just those tools, but then I do have that clicking torque wrench.
 

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8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 22, 27 mm sockets
8, 10, 12, 14, 17 mm wrenches
3/8" ratchet and extension
1/2" ratchet with extendable handle
4,5,6,8 mm allen wrench
4,5,6,8,17 mm allen wrench socket
Phillips screwdriver in two sizes, helps to be removable tips for reaching in tight areas
regular screwdriver
Needle nose plies
regular pliers
t-handle tire repair kit
air compressor
electrical tape
wire cutter and stripper
spare fuses, relay, bulbs
multimeter
paper clip
jumper cables

You should be good for 90% or more of the maintenance or emergency roadside repairs.
For the remaining 10%.. Leatherman!!! (and a rock) or a Honda roadside service plan.
From a list before. I think I have added a 13mm since.
 
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From a list before. I think I have added a 13mm since.
+1, a few items on this list I don't have but did add a few items like a few feet of 14 and 16 AWG and the Honda multi tool.

I like the "paper clip" and will add that.


I mulled this question over for a long time and ended up just putting items out to plug a tire and pump it up, remove both wheels, take plastic off, and the general repair that might be required.
I also ride with the AAA RV Plus so that will get me off the road if I can't make it on my own.
 

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I just grabbed my Gerber pliers out of my backpack and went downstairs and helped our Janitor open his door to his car after he had locked the keys inside.

I used the pliers to bend a thick rod he was trying to open the door with, by bending it just right, I was able to slip the rod between the window and the Toyota square type door knob lock. This is after spending time trying to get the inside door handle, no luck, then tried pushing on the door lock/unlock button, no luck. Then the idea hit to jam the rod between the window and the lock knob, pulling up and it unlocked it! :hat3:
 

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Roughly $150 hidden on the bike(enough to get me home if I can't use a credit card due to power being out). A spare key or 3. ;). The usual screwdriver, gerber, allens..etc.

Things you might not carry, but I do:

Zip ties, magnetic reacher, roll of quarters, aluminum water bottle wrapped in 1/2 a roll of duct tape. (Works as an emergency gas can). 1/2 a dozen caribiners, some paracord, 1/2 a dozen bunngies, super glue, a headlight and a head light :) , 1/2 a dozen neobdymium magnets, a lighter, a flare, a locking caribiner (for my helmet), a 20,000 milliamp charging brick, magnetic parts tray, toothpicks, a lifestraw.

I know, I over prepare!
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Roadside assistance for $1.50 per month. Already used once. As long as I have cell phone service.
 
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I pack just some basics:
the stock tool kit plus small pair of vise grips and two medium length screw drivers...JIS and standard
tire pressure gauge, tire patch kit and CO2 cartridge tool (check the adhesive occasionally)
short set of allen wrenches for body screws
a quart of oil
some assorted hose clamps
duct tape (end of a roll)
one spare bulb for the headlight, turn signals, tail light
set of spark plugs, gapped
set of fuses
small led flashlight.
All that, except the oil, fits under my stock seat. Just enough to fix simple problems on the roadside.
 

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From a list before. I think I have added a 13mm since.
I like your list; however, you're missing a torque wrench.
You do have all you need if you add one though...
LINKY

You may think this one is a joke; but, if you go out and look at reviews of torque wrenches you'll find that at least one found this little beast was right on the money.
 
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You may think this one is a joke; but, if you go out and look at reviews of torque wrenches you'll find that at least one found this little beast was right on the money.
Be a little careful using HF for calibrated tools. I have a tq calibration tool and my 3 wrenches (snapon and craftsman) are a total of 3 lbs off at 150 lbs. My neighbor Has a Pittsburg from HF that was off 8 lbs at 60 lbs. I can accept 2%, but not more than 10%. Still good enough to get you back down the road though.

What compressors are you using, or have seen. that have worked well?
 
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Re: tools on the road, what I have actually used more than anything, on the ST:
LED flashlight
Leatherman tool, or equilivant.
5mm allen wrench
Plug kit
Air compressor with air gauge
Jumper cables or a jump box
27mm, 1/2" drive socket

AAA card plus MC
Cell phone

Torque wrenches:
All three of my HF torque wrenches are at 1-2% mid scale. Not bad. My Craftsman wrenches, about 5%.

I love the 1/4", inch /lb HF torque wrench $9.99
 
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Three keys. A small air chuck and tools to remove the one at the gas station and put mine on. 12v air compressor and plug kit. Small can fix a flat. The Honda tool kit. Special lightweight 27mm 14mm and whatever the front wheel nut is wrench. Basically I carry tools to fix flats and air up the tires and r and r them and rely on the regular maintenance and inspection I do and the inheritant reliability of a Honda product for everything else. :D
 
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3/8 inch drive:
Sockets - Metric - 6 mm through 36 mm (HD axle nut)
Sockets - SAE - complete set up to 15/16 (for HD)
Long beam wrench sets
Long handle flex head ratchet
breaker bar
swivel
3/8 - 1/2 inch adaptor
swivel spark plug socket(s) - metric and SAE
4 and 6 inch extentions
1/4 drive long handle snap-on ratchet with metric socket set, swivel, and extentions
motion pro T-handle bit driver - JIS #1,2,3 bits, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm
JIS driver
magnet
electrical tape, duct tape
side cutters, needlenose vice grips, mini channel locks, electrical crimper.
fuses, bulbs, connectors, wire, zip ties, self cutting 1/4 inch drive sheet metal screws & small o-rings (sealing holes in oil filters & hoses)
allen wrenches and sockets
torx bits (HD)
jumper cables & siphon hose
led flashlights
rags/towls
baby wipes
multimeter & test light
compressor chuck for tires (any place that has air compressor)
Slime air compressor & CO2 cartridges, 10 inch hose adaptor
road flairs
stop and go plug kit
first aid kit (EMT bag)
Spare parts, coolant 3 way tee, clamps, hoses, nuts bolts, clips, etc.
When traveling (1 qt of oil and a bottle of brake fluid) (in case you get coolant leak and cook your clutch fluid leaving you without a clutch)
Motion pro bleeding tool
And of course common sense stuff like cell phone, credit cars, money, spare keys, ammo, extra magazines.....ooops never mind
 
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3/8 inch drive:
Sockets - Metric - 6 mm through 36 mm (HD axle nut)
Sockets - SAE - complete set up to 15/16 (for HD)
Long beam wrench sets
Long handle flex head ratchet
breaker bar
swivel
3/8 - 1/2 inch adaptor
swivel spark plug socket(s) - metric and SAE
4 and 6 inch extentions
1/4 drive long handle snap-on ratchet with metric socket set, swivel, and extentions
motion pro T-handle bit driver - JIS #1,2,3 bits, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm
JIS driver
magnet
electrical tape, duct tape
side cutters, needlenose vice grips, mini channel locks, electrical crimper.
fuses, bulbs, connectors, wire, zip ties, self cutting 1/4 inch drive sheet metal screws & small o-rings (sealing holes in oil filters & hoses)
allen wrenches and sockets
torx bits (HD)
jumper cables & siphon hose
led flashlights
rags/towls
baby wipes
multimeter & test light
compressor chuck for tires (any place that has air compressor)
Slime air compressor & CO2 cartridges, 10 inch hose adaptor
road flairs
first aid kit (EMT bag)
Spare parts, coolant 3 way tee, clamps, hoses, nuts bolts, clips, etc.
When traveling (1 qt of oil and a bottle of brake fluid) (in case you get coolant leak and cook your clutch fluid leaving you without a clutch)
Motion pro bleeding tool
And of course common sense stuff like cell phone, credit cars, money, spare keys, ammo, extra magazines.....ooops never mind
Holy smokes!
What does all of that look like packed up on the bike?



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Very neat and orderly....and that does not even include my bug out bag in my other vehicles :rolleyes:
 

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3/8 inch drive:
Sockets - Metric - 6 mm through 36 mm (HD axle nut)
Sockets - SAE - complete set up to 15/16 (for HD)
Long beam wrench sets
Long handle flex head ratchet
breaker bar
swivel
3/8 - 1/2 inch adaptor
swivel spark plug socket(s) - metric and SAE
4 and 6 inch extentions
1/4 drive long handle snap-on ratchet with metric socket set, swivel, and extentions
motion pro T-handle bit driver - JIS #1,2,3 bits, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm
JIS driver
magnet
electrical tape, duct tape
side cutters, needlenose vice grips, mini channel locks, electrical crimper.
fuses, bulbs, connectors, wire, zip ties, self cutting 1/4 inch drive sheet metal screws & small o-rings (sealing holes in oil filters & hoses)
allen wrenches and sockets
torx bits (HD)
jumper cables & siphon hose
led flashlights
rags/towls
baby wipes
multimeter & test light
compressor chuck for tires (any place that has air compressor)
Slime air compressor & CO2 cartridges, 10 inch hose adaptor
road flairs
stop and go plug kit
first aid kit (EMT bag)
Spare parts, coolant 3 way tee, clamps, hoses, nuts bolts, clips, etc.
When traveling (1 qt of oil and a bottle of brake fluid) (in case you get coolant leak and cook your clutch fluid leaving you without a clutch)
Motion pro bleeding tool
And of course common sense stuff like cell phone, credit cars, money, spare keys, ammo, extra magazines.....ooops never mind
Dude. In my world we call you " Super Mechanic"! Lol
 

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And of course common sense stuff like cell phone, credit cars, money, spare keys, ammo, extra magazines.....ooops never mind
You know you should post *stuff* like this... you haven't moved to another State... yet...
 
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