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.
Tools for a trip
- Thread starter jbhunsaker
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THANK YOU! This is clutch and makes me feel better
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.
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.
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- St Helena, Victoria, Australia
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- 2011 Honda ST1300
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- Puncture repair kit - different types of plugs and ropes - check that the glue isn't out of date.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.
Good ideas above and I would add a small first aid kit and a few lengths of electrical wires of similar gauge to the bike’s.
Spare fuel pump, I broke down in Iowa, about 800 miles from home one year, with a bad fuel pump. Changed it at some kind gentleman's house who had all the tools I needed.
took a couple of hours to do, but I was up and running and could ride home without having to haul it in a rental truck. I always carry a spare in my top case now.
Got to love it, my kind of luggage system. Matches the color of the bike.
diferg
Dan & Ingrid
my LD tool kit consists of small electric (slime brand at Walmart) air compressor, tire plugging tools with gummy worms and fresh cement for same, tire pressure gauge, credit card, cell phone and insurance with towing coverage. If you don't have a power outlet on your bike for the air compressor then take a small metric allen wrench set to remove the battery cover. If I need to pull Tupper ware, the bike is going to a dealership or on to a U Haul.
In Canada, it's a long walk to town in some places, with out phone reception. I do bring a small compressor, tire plug kit, thankfully have never used it. Only time I needed any tools was when I dropped my key beside the engine and couldn't get at it without taking the lower fairing cover off. Spare key in my pocket saved the day as could get at the tool kit in the trunk. G