Tools for a trip

[TheRedHareRider]

Call the dealer and make sure the factory tool kit is there. Can of fixaflat, duct tape. Take it on a good test drive before you sign. Leave the key on for a couple of minutes while you do a walk around inspection. That will give you a poor mans battery test.

Where would it the tool kit be located on the motorcycle? and sounds good, I'll be sure to add that to my checklist when I get there.

 

[TheRedHareRider]

At top of home page, click on riding. At the bottom is RAN list. That will give you members in the area in case you have a break down (unheard of for a honda) in case it's more than you can handle.

THANK YOU! This is clutch and makes me feel better

 

[STRider]

When I prepared for my cross country ride years ago, I made being able to remove both wheels a priority (preferably one at a time, but more on that in a moment).

I examined the tool kit on my ST1100 and though I could do most of it with OEM kit, there were a couple tools that while technically covered , were lacking. Like the 8mm open end, and a couple other tools that escape me.

I assembled my kit and practiced removing both wheels with only what I was taking.

Which I made use of mid-trip to replace both tires. I had prior arrangements with the shop frequented by my internet buddy and I saved the labor of pulling the wheels by doing it myself in the alley behind the shop. You can balance an 1100 on its centerstand and the front axle propped off the ground by a cinder block. Ask me how I know!

My soon to be fiance and now wife made me a tool roll to hold all the tools as a bonding project early in our dating.

 

[Williamson]

A tool kit (with most of the basic tools already mentioned) sits permanently in the RHS pannier of my ST1300, plus a few other items:

• Assorted fuses - a range of amps and types
• Puncture repair kit - different types of plugs and ropes - check that the glue isn't out of date.
• A few CO2 cartridges and an adaptor.
• A few pair of latex gloves, some hand cleaner / wipes.