Emergency tools

[kodiakfisher]

I just purchased my dream bike. Silver and Blue great shape exactly as I would have outfitted her.

My question is this, I know she runs good and will be at the dealership for the basics and a new reer tire on Wednesday.

What basic tools should I have in addition the basic tool kit that comes with the bike. I really don't expect any issues buy you just never know.

Thanks pictures to follow soon

Doug

[Chrisj CMA]

I just purchased my dream bike. Silver and Blue great shape exactly as I would have outfitted her.

My question is this, I know she runs good and will be at the dealership for the basics and a new reer tire on Wednesday.

What basic tools should I have in addition the basic tool kit that comes with the bike. I really don't expect any issues buy you just never know.

Thanks pictures to follow soon

Doug

Dealer for the basics...lol

Well I suppose that's one of the best ways to learn how to fix your new bike, pay the dealer then fix the original problem AND what the dealer messes up.

Before you go, read up on the tech board proper rear wheel R/R and then ask lots of questions like is the mechanic going to remove the final drive and shaft.  If not is he going to loosen the 4 bolts so the unit can align properly?

What kind of grease do you use on the splines.

Believe it or not, most dealers have no clue how to do the Valkyrie rear end.

[hubcapsc]

The tool kit that comes with the Tourer covers a lot,
the one that comes with the Interstate is probably as
good.

It is good to be able to check your tire pressure, and to
be able to add air. Throw in a tire-plug kit and you might
even be able to keep going after a flat...

-Mike

[old2soon]

If you ride with folks who favor the Wisconsin V-twinky bring a LARGE hammer.   While pricy IF you can lay your hands on an original tool kit! I myself carry a tool bag wit sockets wrenches screwdrivers odds and ends a spare kickstand bolt zip ties etc etc. I really carry too much BUT I've seen major teardowns at our Inzanes AND helped out with needed tools. Course on the other hand you do NOT wanna R & R an alt-U-joint or wheel bearings along the side of the road. Get a maint manual or down load dags stuff and do the maint yerself! NOT that difficult and thenyou will KNOW it's done CORRECTAMUNDO!   RIDE SAFE.

[..]

Check your email Doug 

[da prez]

    Doug , stay away from the dealer if at all possible. Post your location and someone will be willing to teach you how to save the Valkyrie and money.  Welcome to the family.

                               da prez

[DirtyDan]

Basic tool kit ?

Oh yeah under the seat.....

I found that after 10 years and 100k

Dan

[Moonshot_1]

I just purchased my dream bike. Silver and Blue great shape exactly as I would have outfitted her.

My question is this, I know she runs good and will be at the dealership for the basics and a new reer tire on Wednesday.

What basic tools should I have in addition the basic tool kit that comes with the bike. I really don't expect any issues buy you just never know.

Thanks pictures to follow soon

Doug

If you are going to need the tool kit it will likely be on a road in the middle of nowhere and likely at night.

I would replace the pliers, screwdriver and wrenches with good quality ones that are easier to use. That's what I've done. A small LED flashlight and spare key. A tire plug kit too.

On the Dealerships. You'll find a lot of hostility on this site toward dealerships and I'm sure some of it is warranted. But if you have an established dealer with a good reputation of customer service, use them.
Read up on the bike, get to know the quirks and issues that come with it so you can discuss things with confidence with the mechanic.

I've got a spectacular dealership here that I have been using for service work. The independent mechanic I had been using just could not get things right. Always something wrong with his work. Sometimes making things kinda sporty and that is being kind. So I went to the dealership about half hour away.

Great service, great work. I have been taking them beef sticks or beef jerky and the occasional 6 pack as a "tip" after the service so I've wound up having a great rapport with the service guys and the lead mech.

Bike has never run better. The one time I thought they screwed up, they didn't. (thinking it lost a wheel weight and handled strangely)

But like I said, if you got a dealership that is established with a great reputation, use them with confidence but learn about the Valk yourself as well.

[The emperor has no clothes]

I just purchased my dream bike. Silver and Blue great shape exactly as I would have outfitted her.

My question is this, I know she runs good and will be at the dealership for the basics and a new reer tire on Wednesday.

What basic tools should I have in addition the basic tool kit that comes with the bike. I really don't expect any issues buy you just never know.

Thanks pictures to follow soon

Doug

This has nothing to do with the tool kit. But I'm curious. Do you live or work out of Kodiak ?

[Firefighter]

The guys are right about dealers, they don't have the time or knowledge to repair these machines.

It is good to do your own maintenance then you find problems before they cause trouble. As for your question, when I removed the front and rear wheels for the first time, I made sure I then had all the tools or equipment onboard to do this. I also carry an air pump and flat repair kit.

[trout dude]

Welcome to the family   If you plan on traveling a lot and doing some long trips you might want to carry a spare alternator / u-joint and shaft and pinon cup. The alternator can be changed on the side of the road the rest of the parts will need a lift but good to have so you are not stuck for days while waiting on parts.
 I know we have good mechanics in our club willing to lend a helping hand to a fellow valkyrie rider and that is one of the great things about our family.  Hope this helps..
  Dennis

[mark81]

not a tool but I never leave home without frog togs in the saddlebag

[Jess from VA]

I add some quality tools, but I do not delete any of my OE toolkit.  It may be cheapo and stamped metal, but it was designed to do a lot of things, and many of those tools are skinnier than better quality and fit into places bigger tools may not.

Tire gauge (digital, throw out all stick gauges), tire repair kit (glue and snakes are better than mushrooms) (T-handle auger and plugger, not screw-driver handles), 12Vt air pump, headband LED, zip ties, electrical tape, fuses, 1157/1156 regular and 55/60 halogen bulbs, small vice grip, sturdy knife, metric allen wrench set.  If you want to carry a small socket set, make it quarter inch drive.

A good idea is also to have a petcock repair cover set, and the special bolt and spring for the kickstand. 

There's already been dozens of threads on this.