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Anybody have a suggestion as to what would be a good set of basic tools or spare parts to keep in the saddle bags for long trips...just in case.

do a search for tool kits....theres a lengthy post somewhere on here. Lots of good tips.

here

Leatherman tool
Duct tape
cell phone

If you can't fix it with the leatherman and/or duct tape, it's more than can be reasonably fixed on the side of the road so you will need the cell phone to call for a tow

Cheers,
Brad

The only real, necessary, emergency part would be an oil filter.
It's unlikely, but possible you could spring a
leak from a nasty rock or bit of scrap metal.
And of course it would only happen in the middle of nowhere.

This one goes for around $70 if you hunt for it a bit. By leaving out the SAE stuff, (at least half of what's shown) the rest would fit in the bottom of saddle bag without taking up much room.

I carry the full kit in my pickup -- very handy to have on board.

A spare clutch lever could help if you drop your bike and it snaps off.

A cell phone is probably your best friend. That being said, a tire plug kit and mini air compressor could be a big help. www.aerostich.com

Cell phone,AAA card,money for food while you wait 2 hrs for AAA to show up.

I pack a crescent, vise grips, allen pack, and aparently a few people even pack a chain tool with links (good idea I guess). I need to get a larger tool bag that sits on the forks because I'd like to just have a whole set of sockets, ratchet, and extensions to boot.

Spare Parts:
fuses
at least one squirrel condom (Manifold/carb vacuum port covers)


Tools
to get to the fuse box
you used the last time you wrenched on the motorsickle
to change out the spark plug(s)

My ride to Maryland a couple of weeks ago I carried:
Tools to:
pull the carbs
change the plugs
remove the battery
adjust the chain
check tire pressure
swap out the ignitor
Spare parts:
coil
ignitor
manifold rubbers
manifold rubber clamps
spark plug wire
fuses
Sundry
cell phone
cell phone charger
chain lube
rags
latex gloves
dielectric grease
simichrome
water
energy bars
cash
knifes
flashlight - conventional type
flashlight - headband type

Rolled 1800 miles and here is how Vera Lynn looked at departure:


Fountainhead Regional Park, VA


and 60 miles from home on my return.

Just out of curiosity, what do folks find lacking about the cruz tools tool kit?

I just found my post on this sibject from a while ago.

Quote:

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Heres what I carry with me.

Since I have Hard Bags Im not usually strapped for space but before that I would normally only carry this for longer trips.

Tools:
• Combo wrenches (8, 10, 12, 13 and 14 mm) .
• Allen (hex) wrench set (right angle type for easy access).
• Leatherman tool.
• Tubeless tire repair kit.
• Mini Mag light flashlight.
• Tire pressure gauge.

Non Tools:
• Vacuum plugs.
• Printed sheet with info containing alternate but compatible oil filters, oil, spark plugs, etc… (Check tech vault for this info).
• Oil filter.
• Assorted fuses (for both bike and added accessories).
• Duct tape (wrapped around small aluminum stock or pencil).
• Zip ties.
• Length of wire.
• Extra headlight bulb.
• Extra tail light and turn signal bulbs.
• Pen or two.
• A few quarters for a pay phone.
• A rag.

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