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« on: March 20, 2012, 05:49:19 AM » |
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Space is limited; at least for some of us, what do you folks consider to be the riding staples that you carry on your bikes (e.g. specific tools, flashlight, tire repair kit, etc...)? I know, I know, valk's never break, but rumor has it in reality it does happen occasionally.
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« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2012, 06:00:01 AM » |
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Space is limited; at least for some of us, what do you folks consider to be the riding staples that you carry on your bikes (e.g. specific tools, flashlight, tire repair kit, etc...)? I know, I know, valk's never break, but rumor has it in reality it does happen occasionally.
Whatever you carry put the most frequently accessed items in the right saddlebag. Then you are standing on the side away from traffic if you have to stop on the side of a road. |
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« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2012, 06:41:00 AM » |
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I just carry the basic tool kit that came with the bike, basic owners manual, a small cotton towel, and a few bungee cords to strap stuff down if need be. I really should carry a flashlight as well since I do some night driving and have no light inside the trunk to see stuff I want to get out. A cell phone is a must though since I figure if I break down, I most likely would not be able to repair it alongside the road and get towed home or call someone with a trailer to help me out. I'm sure others will carry the kitchen sink along with them but I need the storage since I routinely get all 2 sidebags and trunk full of groceries. It amazes me what can actually fit inside those 3 areas on my I/S if you pack it properly, almost as much as a small subcompact car like a smart fit for 2 car. That dinky car cracks me up everytime I see it on the road you can park it sideways in a parking stall amost.
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« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2012, 06:41:16 AM » |
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Well don't take this as an insult but, I'd carry a tire patch kit, small DC compressor, maybe replace the crappy tools from the tool kit, electrical tape, charge card, and cell phone (with charge card and cell being the most important). Unless you have a lot of accessories on you MC that will cover most of the get back on the road repairs.
If the u-joint or rear end goes out you're not going to able to repair that on the side of the road. Minor electrical?
The biggest stopper for me was when the rear bearings would go out while riding (Sprong I believe is the sound I would hear). I carried a complete set of bearings and seal to replace it once I could get the rear wheel off. Never on the side of the side of the road.
Now I have replaced a rear drive on a GL 1800 on the side of the road in about an hour. But not on the Big Red Land Elephant.
I believe a rain suit, maybe depending on distance a pair of gloves and a rag to wipe down with (I know most people wouldn't believe I'm saying that). Never fails, no rain suit, it rains.
OBTW, they break down.
Charlie
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Alien
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« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2012, 07:32:41 AM » |
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FOR THE BIKE
Extra tools
Spare levers
12V test light
Spare headlight and tail light bulbs
Tire plug kit
Various zip ties
Tire pump
Spare valve cores
Duct tape
FOR THE RIDER (ME)
First Aid kit
Disposable goggle/visor wipes
Extra gloves
Rain gear
Bottled water
Food (jerky and power bars)
Extra socks
Pair of sneakers
Inner liner for my leather jacket
Spare charged cell phone battery
Comb
Spare sun glasses
Sun block
Space blanket
Magnesium fire starter
Cigarette lighter
$200.00 cash hidden on the bike (I'm not saying where)
All of this fits comfortably in the soft bags on my 98 Standard.
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john
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« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2012, 02:29:53 PM » |
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a good full coverage (tow) insurance policy ... a cell phone ... a crdit card... lip balm ..... don't leave home without'em  andfrogtoggs ... just in case ........  |
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« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2012, 02:40:18 PM » |
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Space is limited?  I don't understand what you're trying to say.  |
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« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2012, 03:19:42 PM » |
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Sorry, i just can't fit on those itty-bitty pieces of bent wire...
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« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2012, 03:28:51 PM » |
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For back and forth to work and day trips I carry the Honda toolkit,plus a full size phillips and common screwdriver. A flashlight, tire plug kit, tirepump, 2 or three rags,and a rainsuit. I have a first aid kit with just some bandaids, some anitbiotic stuff,and a couple of big gauze pads. I put some aspirin, some Tension relief excedrin in there as well. If I go on a longer, a couple of changes of clothes. Always have my CC and cell with me anyway. |
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« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2012, 07:20:47 PM » |
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If you are in an area where stopping points are few and far between- toilet paper! (Dont ask how I know this!)  Things can happen. |
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john
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« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2012, 07:26:28 PM » |
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bingo ... 1/2 roll in my saddle bag  |
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dubsider
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« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2012, 07:30:10 PM » |
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rather than a flashlight, I carry a Petzl headlamp.. much more functional if you have a breakdown at night.
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« Reply #12 on: March 20, 2012, 08:53:00 PM » |
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rain gear, basic tools, plug kit, small compressor, Smith and Wesson .45 M&P, sometimes a map.
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