Topic: What tools do you carry on your bike?

[scunny]

tools, we don't need no tools.  plug spanner,10/12/14 mm open enders, slot head and phillips head drives. any thing more and I'm in the poo.

[florence]

In preparation for a long journey, I usually adjust the points/timing, clean the plugs, adjust the drive chain etc.  I put the tools I use for those jobs into a canvas bag and strap it onto the back, thereby ensuring I can perform similar tasks whilst on the road.  On one month long tour of France I did a few years ago I also took spare inner tubes and strapped replacement cables to existing ones so that I could make a quick swap and save storage space.

[wardenerd]

where do you put the tools on a 650C.  I have pods on my 550F so the air cleaner box makes a nifty tool box. 650 is in original configuration and as Borat says "tools'? not so much"

[754]

Found a cool item to take along for emergencies.

 Top Paw Lighted collar cover, for dogs. had an led red light with flashing or on mode, about 4 inches long, very visible. Comes with 3 velcro straps & battery/switch. its about 7ish inches long by 1 3/4 by under 1/2 inch thick..
 This could save you or your buddies ass if you have lighting problems..

[jdubb1977]

tools, we don't need no tools.  plug spanner,10/12/14 mm open enders, slot head and phillips head drives. any thing more and I'm in the poo.

good point.  that's where the cell, credit card, flask come in handy. 

[754]

 Some of us fix our own, rather than get it to a shop and get a room..

 Cant imagine how long it takes to get help at 3 am, or what it would cost..

[dave500]

if you pack the factory plug tube socket like me slip a length of hose that the plug connector end will slip into to help retreive and insert them.

[dave500]

spot the spare lever,no prize.



other bike dept maybe,i had this thing sorted,on/off power and great suspension,my reflexes couldnt keep up with IT these days.i had all the side covers and stock muffler.i swapped it for an xr 600 which i hated but better suited the locale i moved to.