On-bike maintenance kit

[vifferman]

Meh.
The VFR is boringly reliable, so the only extra things I'd take for a long trip would be my emergency tyre thingo (contains a 12V electric tyre pump and small container of Slime), a small roll of duct tape and assorted zip ties (in case anything breaks), and a small can of WD-40. The chain got very grubby on our Easter tour of Northland, and CRC (the only thing available at the local gargre) proved to be feckin useless for cleaning and lubing.
To be honest, in 32 years of owning Hondas (including a 2-smoke and TheMutant), the only breakdown I've had was in town, and due to a faulty R/R. If I'd diagnosed the electrical problem properly in the first place, I wouldn't even have had that.

[imdying]

Basic toolkit that came with the bike, a cell phone, and I insured with State (Roadside assist). Bikes too new to worry about, and changes are whatever breaks will be electrickery and I'm carrying a multimeter (yet).

[Squeak the Rat]

I insured with State (Roadside assist).

Have you tried calling roadside assist for a motorbike? I called a different but similar service a week ago for a flat tyre and they didn't know what to do. In fact they didn't even think they supported bikes despite having sold it to me as part of bike insurance. I heard similar comments about the AA recently too, from Jim2 I think.......

[Crisis management]

On the DR (adventure riding) I carry enough to strip & repair most things but on a road bike?
The only bike that has broken down on me since 1978 was a Norton Commando that sheared an internal key on the ignition system.

Maintenance!!!!

[vifferman]

Have you tried calling roadside assist for a motorbike? I called a different but similar service a week ago for a flat tyre and they didn't know what to do. In fact they didn't even think they supported bikes despite having sold it to me as part of bike insurance. I heard similar comments about the AA recently too, from Jim2 I think.......

I've called AA for my bike in the past (when the VFR750 had a flat battery, when I ran out of petrol, and when the R/R went tits up). They turned up each time, although it took a couple of hours when the truck had to pick the bike up.

[Motu]

That's what wive's are for - when I go for a ride sometimes she asks where the tie downs are....she's an experianced salvage hauler.

[FilthyLuka]

roadside kit... all located in my jacket...

1) duct tape (most important)
2) Leatherman (fuck yeah)
3) cresent spanner (damn it comes in handy)

and if you wanna get tricky... a can of wd40.

denden

[oldrider]

To dispense with the need for all that crap, buy a Honda! Add petrol and off you go!

They supply a spare key, if you are careless, that's all you will need! Cheers John. Honda owner.(some of you may have guessed)

[imdying]

Have you tried calling roadside assist for a motorbike? I called a different but similar service a week ago for a flat tyre and they didn't know what to do. In fact they didn't even think they supported bikes despite having sold it to me as part of bike insurance. I heard similar comments about the AA recently too, from Jim2 I think.......

So long as they can manage ringing a tow truck I'll be fine. Or bring me petrol I don't actually think they'd be able to solve anything I couldn't. Heh, just had a thought... Guy comes out in his truck, says nothing, looks at the bike, flicks the kill switch and thumbs the starter, says nothing, gets back in truck and leaves :slap:

[Freakshow]

I have the Standard plus
CRC
Letherman
Rubber Gloves (highly recomended if there is an accident and need to help someone else best to protect yourself first!!)
And I had a can of that pando tyre repair which I learnt on the TCWNR is no good after 30 years, lucky it wasn't my tyre!

[Jantar]

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EDIT: Oh I left out the most important item : Beer. Speights of course
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Bling awarded.

I carry enogh to keep me going to next bike shop should anything unexpected happen.

So apart from the standard kit I carry:
Visor cleaner
Tyre guage
Puncture repair kit
Insulation tape
Spare chain link
Chain break tool
Cable ties
A pair of throw away surgical gloves
Cleaning rag.

[bert_is_evil]

Just the standard kit which has some bits missing and some CRC. It's heavy enough as it is.

Good point Freakshow, think I'll keep some latex gloves in my jacket from now on

[klingon]

Good point Freakshow, think I'll keep some latex gloves in my jacket from now on

[klingon]

What's in your emergency maintenance kit? I mean stuff you carry on the bike, not what's in your shed/garage. Anything other than the standard toolkit that comes with the bike, or maybe a better one?

Reason I ask is mine's kinda limited to a cellphone and the standard toolkit at the moment, but given the rate that ginnys seem to blow bulbs at (and given I mostly ride with my lights on) I was thinking maybe I should at least carry a coupla spare indicator/headlamp bulbs at a minimum. Got thinking about what else might be useful... guessed people here might have some smart suggestions too?

Hmmm... I have a Volty (GN250 in disguise) and it didn't come with a toolkit. I guess someone lost it between 1995 and now. So what's in the standard GN tool kit? I might just assemble a replacement one before I go out on my second-ever ride on the road

[Ghost Lemur]

I'm planning on getting the Stage III Adventure kit from Blue Ridge Racing.

A couple of reason I'm planning on doing this is, although the kit will cost a premium, I'm planning on doing a reasonable amount of enduro riding. Also as I currently have nothing buying a complete kit has some benefits over trying to build one up myself, including convenience. The other reason is I'd like to be prepared for every eventuality, even if I personally don't yet have the skills to utilise the tools, I'm not planning on doing much solo, so as long as the tools are there, I'm sure I'll be riding with someone who has the knowledge to take advantage of them, for my bike or another.