What tools/equipment should a rider carry?
Most motorcycles have some kind of basic toolkit under the saddle for doing basic roadside repairs. Back in the day, we were encouraged to also carry a universal throttle cable, because a busted throttle cable means a long push home. You can maybe get by without a front brake (back in the day of drum front brakes) but if you lose your throttle or your clutch, you've got problems. And of course, back then, no cell phones, no way to easily call AAA.
So. What does the smart rider carry on their bike or on their person when out riding, besides basic protective gear? What tools? What items? |
Stubbies
You may laugh, but a couple of these do a lot of work...and cheap
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Definitely not laughing! That looks like a good idea. Size and weight are certainly considerations when you are on a bike and can't carry the rolling toolbox with you.
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Now, I'm laughing
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Besides a credit card and cell phone?
Pretty much an abbreviated version of what you have at home; allan wrenches, 1/4" socket set, combination wrenches (8mm-19mm), clutch and throttle cables, zip ties, pliers, screwdrivers, pocket knife, electrical tape, spare bulbs, spark plug wrench and an extra spark plug. Now you need someplace to put it all, but better to have and not need it than to not have it and walk home. |
Everything mr cheesy said, plus a masterlink for your chain.... ask me how i know ( i now carry 2 in my toolbag)
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If I use it for routine maintenance, I have some version of the tool in a small tool bag. I have something like this for cables (don't remember the brand I have and it's packed away): Emergency Cable kit Tire patch/plug kit and a frame mount bicycle pump. I also include a headlight and taillight bulb (wrapped in foam)... My current bike has saddle bags, so I have a place for all this. Haven't needed them much, myself, but there were times when I pulled out the bag to help a couple of stranded riders who didn't have what they needed to fix their ride... Bill R |
As well as the above items, I carry a spare spark plug and slime.
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My guess is tire slime. You put it in the tire/tube to seal punctures. I use it on mowers and tractors, but have never put it in a road vehicle.
Shows on the bottle that you can use it in cars, trucks, and motorcycles. |
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List of stuff that will be packed on the Hawk. Assorted open end and box end wrenches, patch kit, pump, 3 tire spoons, adjustable wrench, vise grips, lots of zip ties, electrical tape, spark plug, spark plug socket wrench, allen wrenches, 4 in 1 screw driver, assorted nuts and bolts, cable stop ends and spoke wrench. I have most of this already stuffed under my seat except for the pump. I have one of those CO2 type for bicycle tire but never tried it. |
This is what you want for your Motorcycle tires/tubes ;)
"Ride-On Tire Sealant (and Balancer)" http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html |
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