Guest Bigin Posted January 4, 2007 #1 Posted January 4, 2007 :sign **** happens: Any one have a long haul first gen specific toolkit that has proved to be adequate over the years and I dont need to pull a trailer for? Have the original factory kit but wish to supplement. Anyone filled a tire from an engine cylinder after plugging, or what works best? Canned air maybe? Any new multi purpose tools, gadgets carried for the dreaded event? Any specific electrical items other than the standard spare wire, connectors, tape, maybe multi meter etc carried? I know, I know I worry too much! Just humor me please.
sarges46 Posted January 4, 2007 #2 Posted January 4, 2007 My current standard venture tool kit has been added to. I have a couple of screwdrivers...flat tip, phillips. Good quality ratchet with extension and metric sockets. And a torx security socket for getting at the diaphrams. Allen wrenches...good quality...will change that to the socket type I received for Christmas. Wire, tape and connectors fuses of all sorts I should have a tire kit but wouldnt know how to use it anyway! Small tire guage (won here!) And last, I always carry around my Carb tune.
GeorgeS Posted January 4, 2007 #3 Posted January 4, 2007 " the Stop & Go Tire Plugger Tubless Tire Repair Kit " is a very high quality kit, install a rubber plug in nail holes. but they cost about $30.00 The product called " Ride On " Sealant is about the best stuff in a can you can get. You can also get the Large CO 2 cartarige's at most large bike shops, and the filler tool. The fix a flat stuff at most auto stores, will take about 2 can's to air up with after fixing with the Stop and go kit. One can will give you about 20 psi. I just purchaced 3 bottles of the " Ride On " stuff, and am going to put into my new set of Avon's for next rideing season. There are lots of posts on this site concerning the Ride On product.
GeorgeS Posted January 4, 2007 #4 Posted January 4, 2007 Add, some repair wire, splice's and black tape. C0 2 carteragis, and tool to use them. A 1/4 drive ratchet set with a set of 6 pt. metric sockets. Add a needle nose pliers, to the tool kit. #2 and #3 apex allen head tips, use with a 1/4 inch socket and ratchet comes in handy. Be sure to carry a couple extra spark plugs !!
Venturous Randy Posted January 5, 2007 #5 Posted January 5, 2007 Also: Set of metric wrenches up to 17MM Flashlight Visegrips Small 12 volt compressor tire plug kit Good Swiss Army knife Small Halon fire extinguisher RandyA
sarges46 Posted January 5, 2007 #6 Posted January 5, 2007 hmmm...maybe ya better get a trailer Bigin!
Guest Bigin Posted January 5, 2007 #7 Posted January 5, 2007 I think were a doing very well. No one has mentioned a jack.......yet.
Sweetnothing Posted January 5, 2007 #8 Posted January 5, 2007 Most important thing to bring...... A cell phone, and a couple of members numbers so they can find you help on the VR Assistance list, in the area you are in!!
Rocket Posted January 5, 2007 #9 Posted January 5, 2007 I think were a doing very well. No one has mentioned a jack.......yet. Only for trailers, because they tend to get loaded down & heavy to lift by hand.
mother Posted January 6, 2007 #10 Posted January 6, 2007 a voltmeter, a few feet of wire, duct tape, i throw in an assortment of tie wraps, couple of bungie cords, i found a set of booster cables that are motorcycle specific and used them to start a newer pig of a bike whose charging system went south. i am like randya and also carry a mini compressor and tire plugs. a couple of screwdrivers, pliers and a few sockets specific to the bike. a cellphone, map and a compass comes in handy, still dreaming of a gps. when i go for a ride, i usually come home a day or two later. cheers,Scott
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