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Post by oldbikerider on Mar 4, 2013 17:06:55 GMT -5
I have a small bag that I transfer to whatever bike I am on. It has:
1/4" metric socket set with ratchet and two extensions
8,10,11,12,13,15,17,and 19 mm combo wrenches
6 way screwdriver
medium crescent wrench
3 feet of wire and some crimp connectors
2 feet of fuel line with 3 clamps
2 feet of vacuum hose
a tube of blue locktite
$20 just in case
Add a bottle or two of water , my tool bag, and my rain suit just before the ride and I am ready to go.
On me I wear a Leatherman multi tool, mini Mag light, and a cell phone. Each bike has the spare fuses and master links already stored.
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Post by leftwayleft on Mar 5, 2013 11:06:57 GMT -5
AWESOME!!! With all the wonderful posts I have a good idea what I need to put in my tool kit  |
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Post by scootnwinn on Mar 5, 2013 22:32:51 GMT -5
I have the Suzuki standard tool kit plus a 15mm wrench. I keep my cell phone with me and if I need to be rescued the old lady can come with my truck...
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Post by skuttadawg on Mar 5, 2013 23:18:03 GMT -5
I have roadside assistance on my insurance policy as it is cheap on a scooter with Progressive
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Post by richardthescooter1 on Mar 6, 2013 14:51:36 GMT -5
I carry most of those itemsm, I also carry a tire plug kit and zip tys, flashlight and a adjustable screw driver in case I need to adjust my Air/fuel ratio screw  |
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Post by luke on Mar 6, 2013 14:52:04 GMT -5
having complete tools in your compartment is a cheap insurance,,// having a roadside assistance in the insurance is ok too but it takes them foreeever to come and get the scooter, AND they will leave you behind,unless you pay them extra to give you a ride. ..shooot!!!  my goodness!  |
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 6, 2013 15:34:29 GMT -5
Fix a flat (or 12v air compressor) with tire-plug kit, the head-mounted light, spare screws, wire ties, loctite, rags, 1st aid, the top 3 or 4 sizes of socket/wrench that you use on your scoot, starter fluid, cell, cash, extra cell charger if you don't have cig. adapter, and any of 100 other good ideas you see on this board (the old board) over the many times this question has been asked  |
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Post by millsc on Mar 6, 2013 15:51:39 GMT -5
I don't go far on my scoots, and i like to think i keep them running good, so i just take my phone. If i feel it will strand me i'll fix the issues before i drive it off my block.
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Post by skootn4fun on Mar 6, 2013 22:59:11 GMT -5
I usually carry...The "freebie tool kit" that came with the scoot, a med sized crescent wrench, 4 way screwdriver w/ 1/2" and 1/4" nut drives, leatherman type combo, spare sparkplug, zipties, flashlight, a few rags...and I have my poncho and scoot cover as well |
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Post by Skunk Shampoo on Mar 12, 2013 23:49:49 GMT -5
An emergency phone charger could be useful to keep around. I just bought one with solar panels :-).
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 13, 2013 0:44:56 GMT -5
The tool kit is an art. It's about reducing a necessary group of items to its smallest, effective form. If you're the aware type, your kit will change over time as needs and environment change as well as the likelihood of failure for certain components.
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Post by cloud on Mar 23, 2013 23:56:27 GMT -5
I carry a small set of cheap Stanley tools pliers , some extra nuts, bolts, duck tape, black electric tape, a few shop rags.
Basically the stuff for basic fixes that can be done on the road, I don't think there's any need to carry stuff to rebuild engine lol.
Tools that will help ya get back home, and if you can carry a spare cdi and other stuff that would go out and leave ya stranded.
Might as well hook up a Reese hitch to the back of scooter and pull a tool trailer behind ya, that way you can just keep a spare scooter in it. Just my thoughts. Lol
Peace
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Post by cloud on Mar 24, 2013 0:03:37 GMT -5
Oh ya almost forgot, the can of pepper spray just in case kids come up asking for a ride lol
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Post by Jarlaxle on Apr 6, 2013 14:58:21 GMT -5
Here's one I just thought of after dealing with it recently: a set of jumpers that will fit your scoot's battery! My jumpers would NOT fit the terminals on the battery in my mother's motorcycle.
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Post by bobby17772 on Apr 11, 2013 18:27:02 GMT -5
me personally, I carry
electrical tape/duct tape
a small philips and flat head screw driver
a 1/4" ratchet with extension
8mm 10mm and 12mm socket
a spark plug socket (stock one)
a pack of 100 zip ties ($1 at harbor freight)
a small bike pump
and some bike plugs
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