ditchdoctor Posted March 13, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 13, 2013 Hello My wife and I will be new to this touring sytle and are looking for information of what tools we should carry with us and any extra equipment for our trips. We now own #733 RSV MM Steve & Dawn Taskay ditchdoctor & ditchdoctor other half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted March 14, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 14, 2013 the stock toolkit is a good start, I would suggest some metric T allan wrenches, a metric socket set, screwdriver with interchangeable ends and a thin walled spark plug socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted March 14, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 14, 2013 Basic tools : allen keys (metric and imperial) flash light screw driver (with multiple bits to reduce room) wrenches (with sizes used on the bike - 9mm, 10mm, 12mm....) vise grips (only for emergencies) needle nose pliers linesmans pliers (can be used as a hammer too ) magnetic pick-up (for screws that drop somewhere in the fairing) tie wraps/velcro zero loss air pump (30psi for front, 60psi for rear) electrical tape Other items : fuses headlight bulb (for long trips) passing light bulb (for long trips) tire patch kit (plugs) air compressor (don't use accessory outlet in fairing. Add accessory outlet under drivers seat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwashorn Posted March 14, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 14, 2013 That is a great list and I need to add to mine up to that level. One addition, a good medical kit, that is the tools for you when you need them for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted March 14, 2013 Share #5 Posted March 14, 2013 One can never carry enough.....don't take chances....carry as much as you can.:sign **** happens: http://www.mongabay.com/images/indonesia/sulawesi/sulawesi7524.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Truck Guy Posted March 14, 2013 Share #6 Posted March 14, 2013 Hello My wife and I will be new to this touring sytle and are looking for information of what tools we should carry with us and any extra equipment for our trips. We now own #733 RSV MM Steve & Dawn Taskay ditchdoctor & ditchdoctor other half Ah, Mike's phone #..............:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 14, 2013 Share #7 Posted March 14, 2013 Well Ditchdoctor, I see that you are riding a second gen so you should be OK. The tools that came with the bike will pretty much keep you going if you ever even need that much. Now if you are riding a first gen, something like this would probably be best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchdoctor Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted March 14, 2013 There wasn't a tool kit with it Steve Taskay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rable Posted March 14, 2013 Share #9 Posted March 14, 2013 Just in case you missed it look under the matt in the bottom of your right saddle bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted March 14, 2013 Share #10 Posted March 14, 2013 Now if you are riding a first gen, something like this would probably be best. Don...... that's just cold man! (How much is a trailer like that?) ((unknown member)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted March 14, 2013 Share #11 Posted March 14, 2013 Don - at least that trailer has room for spare plastic parts ! Pulling an ice cream wagon would be a good idea for some of our members - Tom ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted March 14, 2013 Share #12 Posted March 14, 2013 Well Ditchdoctor, I see that you are riding a second gen so you should be OK. The tools that came with the bike will pretty much keep you going if you ever even need that much. Now if you are riding a first gen, something like this would probably be best. OUCH..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted March 14, 2013 Share #13 Posted March 14, 2013 The tools required on a trip really depend on how far you are going and what you are comfortable doing on the side of the road. I travel long distances and probably carry more than most (and fortunately, rarely have had to use anything on my bike). My right saddle bag is just for tools. I have a bag of mechanical tools and a bag of electrical tools. Also have a couple of items that just hang out in the bottom of the saddle bag. Loose in the saddle bag: - first aid kit - 27mm ratcheting combo wrench (for removing rear wheel) - Extended length flat blade screw driver - Extended length phillips screw driver - Plug kit In the mechanical bag: - Combo wrenches - metric 8, 10, 12, 17, 19 mm - 1/4" ratchet with 8, 10, 12 mm sockets and an extension - complete set of metric ball end allen wrenches - Duct tape (half roll smashed flat) - electrical tape - linesman pliers - Leatherman - Various sizes of tie wraps - double sided tape - set of mechanics picks - small side cuts - small needle nose pliers - zero let-off air pump - small flat blade and phillips screw drivers - Pill vial with various metric nuts and bolts - Various chemicals - Locktite blue, dielectric grease, JB weld In the electrical bag: - Multimeter (cheap HF unit) - extra batteries for flashlights and multimeter - Fuses of all sizes - Male/female spade and bullet connectors - extra 30A relay (I have several additions that use this) - spare headlight - spare tail light - Lengths of wire of various gauges - compressor - nitrile gloves - 2 or 3 pair - stem insert tool (to tighten/remove the schraeder valve insert in the valve stem) - heat shrink - lighter I also generally travel with a computer that has the service manual on it. Also travel with instructions on how to bypass the ignition switch (and all the part to do it). Always have multiple flashlights. However, the two most important tools to carry are: - Cell phone - High limit credit card. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted March 14, 2013 Share #14 Posted March 14, 2013 Tools ... I've always carried a variety of tools, most of which have already been suggested. There's only been 2 times when I've actually had to use them on the road ... Once to help out a Hardley rider (2009), the other to fix my tranny on my '72 Bonneville (1976). (guess I've been lucky ... touch wood) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted March 14, 2013 Share #15 Posted March 14, 2013 Well Ditchdoctor, I see that you are riding a second gen so you should be OK. The tools that came with the bike will pretty much keep you going if you ever even need that much. Now if you are riding a first gen, something like this would probably be best. Yeah, with the size of this trailer, pulling it with a 1st gen would be fine. A 2nd gen will only pull it down hill. As far as tools, the only tools you need to carry are the ones you will need. The trick is figuring out what you will need. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted March 14, 2013 Share #16 Posted March 14, 2013 As far as tools, the only tools you need to carry are the ones you will need. The trick is figuring out what you will need. RandyA That should be no "trick" ... if ya ride a 1st gen, TAKE ALL OF THEM !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted March 15, 2013 Share #17 Posted March 15, 2013 Now if you are riding a first gen, something like this would probably be best. First gen owners have not seen the post yet must be using the tools. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted March 15, 2013 Share #18 Posted March 15, 2013 That should be no "trick" ... if ya ride a 1st gen, TAKE ALL OF THEM !! :rotfl::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aharbi Posted March 15, 2013 Share #19 Posted March 15, 2013 Only carry the tools you know how to use on the stuff you know how to fix. Like the tools needed to take covers off to replace fuses and add fluids and a tire rope plug kit for flats. Firstaid kit (Not trama kit) is good idea. For everyday things like removing splinters, upset tummy, headache, bandaids, coolpac. Cellphone and credit card. You can now travel the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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