TOOLS

kong · 03-31-2010, 08:00 AM

I'm planning on doing some long rides this summer and was wondering what most you carry for tools,tire repair stuff and the just in case this happens type stuff.i do not have the tool kit that comes with the bike.
thanks

dank · 03-31-2010, 08:12 AM

I carry the kit that came with the bike, an 8mm wrench, a large adjustable wrench, CO2 to inflate tires, tire patch, pressure gauge, advil, and VISA. While on a trip in terms of repairs I only ever had to use the pressure gauge to check tires, large wrench (highway peg adjustment), VISA (to buy the large wrench), 8 mm wrench (left the lights on), and advil (aches from trying to push start the bike).

garyo4 · 03-31-2010, 08:28 AM

The amount of tools etc one takes varies per person, here's a link to Gadget's site for a starter. http://www.gadgetjq.com/magic_bag.htm
Gary

**Cajunrider** · 03-31-2010, 10:07 AM

I carry a 12v slime compressor, plug kit & tire gauge, fuses & 16 ga wire, small jumper cables, 1/4" drive with 4mm - 14mm sockets, 4mm - 12mm combination wrenches, flat and phillips screwdrivers, air shock pump, 4 spark plugs, extra headlight bulb, and maybe a few other odds & ends I can't think of at the moment. On long trips I also carry a 1 gallon plastic can of gasoline on my trailer just in case I get in a bind.

dank · 03-31-2010, 10:22 AM

I also carried a gallon of gas when riding in the western states.

cactusjack · 03-31-2010, 10:57 AM

I carry a Cruz tools metric kit (Roadtech M3), a Slime compressor, tire plugging kit, and a first aid kit at all times. When I travel, I throw in a small box containing extra lamps, fuses, crimp connectors, 16g wire, zip ties, and a couple feet of baling wire. If I'm towing my trailer, I carry a few more extras, including a breaker bar and socket to tighten/remove the trailer wheels, a couple of extra wheel bearings, seals, grease, cotter pins, etc.

**Cajunrider** · 03-31-2010, 12:24 PM

CJ reminded me of the items I forgot to mention, crimpers and connectors, zip ties, trailer bearings, tube of grease, test light, spare 30A relay.

flavor · 03-31-2010, 02:33 PM

If u think about what's needed involving a break down the most common on a Nomad would be............a flat tire.

So therefore the MOST important tools would be a tire plug and tools and a small air compressor.

hammer · 03-31-2010, 03:38 PM

There was good long discussion in this thread
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...=14898&start=0

I agree that the tire plugger kit and air pump is #1 on my list. I use StopNGo. There was a hex tool for the front axle I got on Ebay recently that I will add to the travel tools just because many places will not have that 22mm hex if you had to replace a tire or remove the wheel to do a repair on a long trip.

flavor · 03-31-2010, 06:12 PM

Good iidea but just so you know the spark plug wrench that comes with the bike doubles as the 22 mm. for the front wheel. Not the best of quality but I've used it.

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Originally Posted by hammer

There was good long discussion in this thread
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...=14898&start=0

I agree that the tire plugger kit and air pump is #1 on my list. I use StopNGo. There was a hex tool for the front axle I got on Ebay recently that I will add to the travel tools just because many places will not have that 22mm hex if you had to replace a tire or remove the wheel to do a repair on a long trip.

leadbelly · 03-31-2010, 09:23 PM

Slim Compressor, 12v socket adaptor cables to run comp. off bike battery, tire plug kit, small first aid kit, fuses, small cheap multi-meter, tool kit that came with the bike, spare key hidden on the bike, spare 1156 & 1157 lamp, flashlight, cell phone, map of area. Bottle of water, Chocolate bar (for wife)

Netnorske · 03-31-2010, 09:43 PM

The most important tool I carry on long rides is my AAA Card......

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hammer · 03-31-2010, 10:01 PM

Roger that!

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-01-2010, 12:50 AM

Compressor, tire plugs and the tools to insert it. I too rely on the AAA card.

kong · 04-01-2010, 09:05 AM

thanks everyone,making my list now

03-31-2010, 08:12 AM	#2
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	TOOLS I carry the kit that came with the bike, an 8mm wrench, a large adjustable wrench, CO2 to inflate tires, tire patch, pressure gauge, advil, and VISA. While on a trip in terms of repairs I only ever had to use the pressure gauge to check tires, large wrench (highway peg adjustment), VISA (to buy the large wrench), 8 mm wrench (left the lights on), and advil (aches from trying to push start the bike). __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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03-31-2010, 08:28 AM	#3
garyo4 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 275	TOOLS The amount of tools etc one takes varies per person, here's a link to Gadget's site for a starter. http://www.gadgetjq.com/magic_bag.htm Gary
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03-31-2010, 10:07 AM	#4
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	TOOLS I carry a 12v slime compressor, plug kit & tire gauge, fuses & 16 ga wire, small jumper cables, 1/4" drive with 4mm - 14mm sockets, 4mm - 12mm combination wrenches, flat and phillips screwdrivers, air shock pump, 4 spark plugs, extra headlight bulb, and maybe a few other odds & ends I can't think of at the moment. On long trips I also carry a 1 gallon plastic can of gasoline on my trailer just in case I get in a bind. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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03-31-2010, 10:22 AM	#5
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	TOOLS I also carried a gallon of gas when riding in the western states. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-31-2010, 10:57 AM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	TOOLS I carry a Cruz tools metric kit (Roadtech M3), a Slime compressor, tire plugging kit, and a first aid kit at all times. When I travel, I throw in a small box containing extra lamps, fuses, crimp connectors, 16g wire, zip ties, and a couple feet of baling wire. If I'm towing my trailer, I carry a few more extras, including a breaker bar and socket to tighten/remove the trailer wheels, a couple of extra wheel bearings, seals, grease, cotter pins, etc. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-31-2010, 08:00 AM	#1
kong Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: monroe,ga Posts: 6	TOOLS I'm planning on doing some long rides this summer and was wondering what most you carry for tools,tire repair stuff and the just in case this happens type stuff.i do not have the tool kit that comes with the bike. thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-31-2010, 12:24 PM	#7
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	TOOLS CJ reminded me of the items I forgot to mention, crimpers and connectors, zip ties, trailer bearings, tube of grease, test light, spare 30A relay. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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03-31-2010, 02:33 PM	#8
flavor Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: RI Posts: 1,351	TOOLS If u think about what's needed involving a break down the most common on a Nomad would be............a flat tire. So therefore the MOST important tools would be a tire plug and tools and a small air compressor.
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03-31-2010, 03:38 PM	#9
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	TOOLS There was good long discussion in this thread http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...=14898&start=0 I agree that the tire plugger kit and air pump is #1 on my list. I use StopNGo. There was a hex tool for the front axle I got on Ebay recently that I will add to the travel tools just because many places will not have that 22mm hex if you had to replace a tire or remove the wheel to do a repair on a long trip. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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03-31-2010, 09:23 PM	#11
leadbelly Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 340	TOOLS Slim Compressor, 12v socket adaptor cables to run comp. off bike battery, tire plug kit, small first aid kit, fuses, small cheap multi-meter, tool kit that came with the bike, spare key hidden on the bike, spare 1156 & 1157 lamp, flashlight, cell phone, map of area. Bottle of water, Chocolate bar (for wife) __________________ '08 Blue/Silver
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03-31-2010, 09:43 PM	#12
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	TOOLS The *most* important tool I carry on long rides is my AAA Card...... ! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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03-31-2010, 10:01 PM	#13
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	TOOLS Roger that! __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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04-01-2010, 12:50 AM	#14
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	TOOLS Compressor, tire plugs and the tools to insert it. I too rely on the AAA card. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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04-01-2010, 09:05 AM	#15
kong Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: monroe,ga Posts: 6	TOOLS thanks everyone,making my list now
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