Factory Toolkit

[PolygonFla]

I got curious about the tools included with the bike today so I pulled them out to do an inventory. Boy, was I surprised! They are cheaply made but better than what came with my Kawasaki 20 years ago. Since it seems like just about everything on this bike is held on with Allen head bolts it was good to see 3 Allen wrenches. Of course there was the expected sparkplug wrench as well as a screwdriver, some open end wrenches and a pair of pliers.

I think I ought to toss a sparkplug in there and I am open to other suggestions.

I am including links to the photos rather than using imbedded pictures for those with slow connections.
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I also ordered 60 feet of 3M reflective tape, 30 feet in yellow and 30 feet in black. I’m sure I will have a bunch left over. I will post what is left in the for sale section when I am done. I am also going to be mounting some luggage soon. I will add picture to my photo bucket album and to the gallery.

[sheadouglas]

The only thing I didnt like was the little pouch that holds the tools. Mine doesnt even come close to holding the tools in it. It's all ripped up and stuff. Other than that the tools have been quite handy.

[FMYStreetRacer]

i lost mine some how. i need another set.

[ImEazy]

Originally Posted by FMYStreetRacer

i lost mine some how. i need another set.

I did the same thing along with the registration as I put it in there in
a baggie. I have two other tool kits though from the kids bikes. I
put them along with some other useful items in a tool bag I bought.

[mdsuave13]

Originally Posted by FMYStreetRacer

i lost mine some how. i need another set.

probably back in the mud pit that tried to steal your bike

[liverchip]

Hehe looks identical to mine. The plug is a good idea. These are a few things I always carry:

Basic tool kit
Zip ties
5 ft 18gauge electrical wire
roll of electrical tape
Needle-nosed pliers
Several master links for your size chain.

Anyone else have any suggestions

[mdsuave13]

sounds dumb, but matches and a wool blanket....

haha.for when you break a leg or pelvis in a really remote area, cant get reception and its raining or snowing.. wool keeps you warm in all conditions, wet or dry, and is not very flammable.. yea, im a boy scout at heart...

i'll have a wool blanket in my trunk or bungied to my rack...

[culcune]

There was a guy on Thumpertalk several months back (maybe joined us here?) who had just bought a new Roketa and wanted advice for a solo few hundred mile trail ride somewhere in Colorado. Surprisingly, even some of the haters gave advice (and it wasn't to get rid of the Roketa, either) and there were some very good suggestions given.

I figure that since most of us have a stock rack, it might be a good idea to strap some bungy cords to it, just in case...

[mdsuave13]

i was always fond of the bungie nets that you can pick up for a couple bux at most motorcycle shops.. those things will hold a 12 pack just as well as a helmet, toolbox, small child, just about anything you can strech it around

[Beerslayer]

I like the wool blanket and matches idea. Fire! Fire! I always have a working torch lighter in my pocket, so throw in a good cigar and I am set to stay if I have to.

[mdsuave13]

thats the way i like to look at it, cause knowing how i am, i will ride off the beaten path one day and hurt myself..

at least you can enjoy a smoke while waiting for a rescue party!

haha

[PolygonFla]

matches are a great idea. After I posted the thread I thought about adding some twine or bailing wire. I don't think I could stuff one of those silver survival blankets in that little box, much less a wool blanket that would be large enough to to do any good.

I am going to add a luggage set so it would be a good idea to stash a space blanket in there.

I few months ago I saw some strike-anywhere matches at the store. They are hard to find these days so I bought a couple of boxes.

[stixx3969]

If you have trouble with the tool pouch do what I did. Just bundle the tools tightly in your fist and put a good, strong rubber band around them.

[mdsuave13]

or buy a bottle of crown royal (good canadian whiskey) and use the cloth bag the bottle comes in, i have about a half dozen of those things laying around and they make nice little holding pouches for "stuff", they even have a drawstring to close it!

[NewEnglandTrails]

To hell with matches... A bic lighter... and I agree with mdsuave about the blanket... But.. it should get more use with a gal than as a splint lol.

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