On-bike maintenance kit

[TLDV8]

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

Just for what its worth (if anything) ..It never pays to put anything in your pockets that could hurt you if you take a fall.
Most bikes have some kind of storage area.

[rainman]

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

Easiest way to answer this is with a pic, sorry about the crappy picture quality...suits the quality of the tools Open-end spanners are 10/12 and 14/17, in case that isn't clear enough. Now that I'm having a close look at these, I'm getting the feeling I may need to go do some shopping.

Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated.

[imdying]

Just for what its worth (if anything) ..It never pays to put anything in your pockets that could hurt you if you take a fall.
Most bikes have some kind of storage area.

Good advice... you don't want your cellphone breaking a rib.

[madmal64]

Apart from the standard tool kit which is fairly good, I carry:

• Leatherman Wave
• Gorilla Grip Allen Key set
• Zip Ties (always handy)
• Duct Tape
• Small 1st aid kit
• Small maglite torch

The bike is well maintained but I have had to do the odd patch up on others.
I would not be without my Leatherman. The best piece of kit I carry on the bike

[Warr]

Good post to but up just b4 hols.
Am doing 2+1/2 weeks in the SI with 2 other bikes.
I subscribed to HRC (Honda Riders Club) for their roadside assist. They will get you to a service point. At $25 for the year including some mag's well worth having. Sorry only available to Honda riders so the rest of you will have to tough it out.

My thoughts on the list
Am carrying
Vise-grips
Tyre repair - SuperCheap
High pressure hand pump - acquired it and less expensive than the gas canisters
Duct tape
Insulation tape
Long length of nylon rope - could tow with it at a pinch!
2 metres light chain - good for securing leathers and helmet if you don’t want to drag them around a tourist spot
Zip tires
Tyre pressure guage
Ear plugs
Leatherman look-a-like!

Lipgloss – SPF rated
Suntan lotion
Insect repellent

Planning on adding
Plastic tube - for syphoning petrol

[WINJA]

600ml Of Clean Water , Knead It , Push In Puncture Repairs , The Smallest Hand Pump From Bike Shop, Leather Man Multi Tool , Rag , Cable Ties, 2 Inch Wide Insulation Tape (wide Tape Can Be Hard To Carry So Put On Ground And Stomp On It To Turn It Egg Shaped),standard Bike Tool Kit . I Used To Carry A Spare Brake And Clucth Lever On Long Trips

[Jeaves]

Only a Swiss army knife........Macgyver rides my bike.

[klingon]

Easiest way to answer this is with a pic, sorry about the crappy picture quality...suits the quality of the tools Open-end spanners are 10/12 and 14/17, in case that isn't clear enough. Now that I'm having a close look at these, I'm getting the feeling I may need to go do some shopping.

Aha! Thanks, rainman - just what I needed to see. I haveall those bits and pieces in my toolkit anyway so I'll just put them in a zip-lock bag under my seat.

By the way, zip-lock bags are my suggestion of an extra useful thing to carry that doesn't take up much room.

[cooneyr]

Easiest way to answer this is with a pic, sorry about the crappy picture quality...suits the quality of the tools Open-end spanners are 10/12 and 14/17, in case that isn't clear enough. Now that I'm having a close look at these, I'm getting the feeling I may need to go do some shopping.

Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated.

It has been my experience that the spanners in the standard kit are good at rounding of bolt heads. The spanners are just to soft and hence flex open slightly if the bolt is tight and can then round the bolt. I got a set of better quality spanners (open and ring ended) to replace them. Can just take the four sizes if you want but so far I've found atleast two other sizes that I need.

Got plenty more tools that that but I'm into adventure riding so kinda in the crap if not prepared.

Cheers
R

[Bonez]

Spare final drive chain link (even when riding a shaft driven bike) and toilet paper...................

[Shadows]

I really need to get my arse into gear and get a toolbag to tie to my forks. There's no storage at all and I really didn't want extras like bags hanging off the bike, but sooner or later I'm going to need a tool on the road. I'm just worried that if I get a fork bag the disease might spread and I'll end up with tassles, skull nut head covers, a sissy bar with "learn to ride" and an eagle on it, apehangers and and a great big fuck off windscreen or something.
At the moment all I carry are spare bulbs and fuses, a leatherman thing, a cellphone, and AA membership.

[Ghost Lemur]

Have added a chain tool and extra links to my list.

[cooneyr]

Have added a chain tool and extra links to my list.

Now why would that be Gosty????

I've done the same - got Linton working on a breaker for me as have a riveted DID chain and he reckons most breakers will break rather than the chain.

Cheers
R

[Ghost Lemur]

Now why would that be Gosty????

I've done the same - got Linton working on a breaker for me as have a riveted DID chain and he reckons most breakers will break rather than the chain.

Cheers
R

Might go have a chat to Linton when I knock off work. Not having much luck calling around.