Topic: what's in your bikes tool kit

[Scott]

G'day
wondering out of interest sake what some people carry in their bikes tool kit. I have a CB750 1972 and it is my first time owning one
Scott

[Don R]

I carry the honda kit, a point file, rag, that's about it. I always wonder why people take the factory  tool kits out of these bikes.

[Elniniomuchachos]

My bikes didn't come with the factory tools. So I carry a multi-bit screw driver, a wrench, socket set,tire irons, extra tube, some wire and a good flashlight.

I add a couple other things for long trips. Bike pump, some spare hardware, chain wax... etc.

[fatmatt650]

The factory tool kit is great! I recently got one w/ a bike purchase and was amazed at how comprehensive it is for such a small package. I did a 9000 mile road trip and carried a fairly wide variety of tools but ended up using that factory toolkit for just about everything. Add a set of feeler guages to the other stuff that's been mentioned here and you're set to do a complete teardown and rebuild.

[Elniniomuchachos]

The factory tool kit is great! I recently got one w/ a bike purchase and was amazed at how comprehensive it is for such a small package. I did a 9000 mile road trip and carried a fairly wide variety of tools but ended up using that factory toolkit for just about everything. Add a set of feeler guages to the other stuff that's been mentioned here and you're set to do a complete teardown and rebuild.

Ah. That's what I forgot to mention. Feeler gauges.

[Don R]

Thanks, fatmatt. I forgot to list my feeler guage. I found one for bikes at my local shop, it's very small and handy.

[grcamna2]

I've added one thing among all the ones you have mentioned & that's a Positive battery cable.I had mine break from vibration & corrosion on the Interstate & had to rig it up to get to the next exit. I finally put on a new rubber battery hold down strap on it so I think I'm OK to remove it now.

[nancy]

Screwdriver - philips to suit headlamp screws, 20cm length electrical wire with alligator clip on each end to use as a patch fix in birds nest inside headlamp, 3 x 15amp fuses..as 2 will blow while I am inside the headlamp, a $2 coin in case I need more fuses...or a coke, sparkplug, sparkplug socket/wrench,..all wrapped in a rag - that's important too.
I don't carry tyre irons as I have intention of fixing a flat that way on the road - I carry an aerosol fill can  - one shot inflate - 70/30 chance it will work...get u to the next town and a proper fix and a new inner tube. Here in NZ it is called a Tyre pando. Talking about it may be akin to starting another oil thread.

[catsoup]

screwdriver (small large phillips flat)
10
12
14
adjustable wrench
spark wrench
tire gauge
zip ties
fuses
$20 cash
map
rag

ive used every one of those tools on the road, except for the zip ties. force of habit on that one, maybe someday.

[mrbreeze]

I have everything mentioned already plus..............A handy assortment of hammers,50 lb. anvil,various air tools (die grinder,3/8 & 1/2 impact guns,air hammer, etc.,etc.) + of course a portable air compressor.......total sets of all 1/4"--3/8" sockets, wrenchs, etc. of the metric persuasion...........comprehesive set of screwdrivers, mucho variations of pliers and such. I really have to get me a real set of emergency tools though cause I would totally dread having a breakdown on one of the most dependable bikes ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CoachDoc]

Just the OEM 550 tool kit plus a tire gauge. On long cross country trips I've taken socket sets, my impact driver, tire irons, and a few other things I can't remember. I also carry a fused jumper wire I can use to bring battery power to my coils should my ignition switch or one of the connections in the bucket, etc. go bad. This would let me ride home.

[Elniniomuchachos]

I have everything mentioned already plus..............A handy assortment of hammers,50 lb. anvil,various air tools (die grinder,3/8 & 1/2 impact guns,air hammer, etc.,etc.) + of course a portable air compressor.......total sets of all 1/4"--3/8" sockets, wrenchs, etc. of the metric persuasion...........comprehesive set of screwdrivers, mucho variations of pliers and such. I really have to get me a real set of emergency tools though cause I would totally dread having a breakdown on one of the most dependable bikes ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[dave500]

along with handy little tools i have a tail/stop and an indicator globe inside a pair of those 35mm film canisters,i have gladwrap wedging them inside the containers,,if you get stopped for a blown globe and can fix it on the spot the cop might let you go is my theory.

[Elniniomuchachos]

along with handy little tools i have a tail/stop and an indicator globe inside a pair of those 35mm film canisters,i have gladwrap wedging them inside the containers,,if you get stopped for a blown globe and can fix it on the spot the cop might let you go is my theory.

Good idea. My tail light is an l.e.d. setup though. I have had an experience when my headlight went out in the middle of the night. That was not fun. Luckily I wasn't too far from home. I will say it was exciting pretending to be "secret agent man" going through traffic.

[grcamna2]

nancy,
           What type of fish are those beauties that your holding up in your AVATAR ?

[70CB750]

I am sure I am gonna jinx it, but as off now I have only knife in my pocket.  That's nothing new, there is a knife in my pocket since 3rd grade, but no tools on the Honda.  I have to get something together before I run out of luck.

[nancy]

I am sure I am gonna jinx it, but as off now I have only knife in my pocket.  That's nothing new, there is a knife in my pocket since 3rd grade, but no tools on the Honda.  I have to get something together before I run out of luck.

nancy,
           What type of fish are those beauties that your holding up in your AVATAR ?

That fish is a 19Lb SNAPPER.

[mrbreeze]

I am sure I am gonna jinx it, but as off now I have only knife in my pocket.  That's nothing new, there is a knife in my pocket since 3rd grade, but no tools on the Honda.  I have to get something together before I run out of luck.

........McGiver!!!!!!!!!!............a pocket knife ....2 stick matches....& a pack of chewing gum........................can fix most problems you could ever think of on an old Honda!!

[70CB750]

The other day I wished I had a piece of string - the world without string is a chaos. says a kid's movie - when the throttle line popped right by the handle.  It is hard to yank the throttle puppet style without it 

[dave500]

i used to have one of those cheap plastic inline glass fuse holders,the contacts worked their way back and recessed into the plastic and the bike stopped,all i needed was some tin foil to jam into the thing and get it home,i walked up and down the back road i was on hoping to find a cigarette pack or beer can to no avail,,i ended up just breaking the housing and twisting the wires to get home,,,australia is a clean country,, mcguyver would be #$%*ed here!

[nippon]

just my cell phone

[FuZZie]

just my cell phone

Top of the line answer nippon. 
Lets also mention not to forget to charge the battery... 

[Stev-o]

Factory tool kit under the seat and cell phone in my back pocket.
I'm going to add some fuses since I recently blew one on the road but was able to bypass it and was only a mile away from an auto parts store.
Highly recommended.

[flybox1]

STRONG CALVES 

[CoachDoc]

I forgot to mention what for me is probably the most essential part of my tool kit: a pair of reading glasses in a very narrow tube. All the tools in the world wouldn't do me any good if I can't see what the heck I'm doing, and at this stage of my existance I can't see sh$t close up without some cheaters.