Author Topic: Tools To Carry (Read 14584 times)

Wild Bill Guzzi · « **on:** May 12, 2013, 04:55:55 PM »

Going to the ON for the rally. Just in case, what tools do I need to pack for my EV?

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2013, 05:16:35 PM »

Credit card

Stormtruck2 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2013, 05:18:15 PM »

Quote from: Sasquatch Jim on May 12, 2013, 05:16:35 PM

Credit card

+ cell phone, busty blonde and a fifth. ( Jack, Balveinie, etc...) :BEER:

Wayne Orwig · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2013, 07:41:56 PM »

Mosquito repellent.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2013, 08:18:39 PM »

ear plugs in case of Karioke outbreak..

Wild Bill Guzzi · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2013, 09:13:24 PM »

ken farr · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2013, 09:28:48 PM »

These guys never cut any slack.... :BEER:

I would take a tubeless tire kit of your choice, a mini compressor, the tools needed to take off the front/rear wheels, the muffler, what ever size needed to tighten/loosen the battery terminals, shocks, drain plugs and a couple of phillips drivers, hex drivers, electrical tape, duct tape and some wire.

If that doesn't work, refer to response #2 and 3.

kjf

( Wild Bill, what's the flag ? )

Lannis · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2013, 09:41:35 PM »

If you put in "+carry+tools" into the Search box for This Board, you'll get lots of good advice from past queriers ... ;-T

Lannis

charlie b · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2013, 09:51:57 PM »

But Lannis...where's the fun in that? :pop

Besides, I'd still like to see JB's tool kit :)

Wild Bill Guzzi · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2013, 10:18:57 PM »

Ken Farr,

I like flags...this flag is theConfederate State of Louisiana Flag 1861-1865

"Louisiana has always been proud of its Spanish and French heritage. Although the flag is obviously based on the design of the U.S. Flag with a square canton and 13 stripes, the canton is colored red with a single yellow star honoring the colors of the Spanish flag, and the stripes of blue, white, and red honored the colors of the French flag".

Rich A · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2013, 11:50:43 PM »

Also carry at least a small selection of common nuts, bolts, screws, etc. You can have all of the tools in the world, but if you don't have the hardware you need, you might be stuck anyway (tho' you might be able to remove a nut/bolt, etc from a "non-essential" part).

Rich

Sack · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2013, 07:45:54 AM »

If you have every tool that fits every fastener on the bike plus a selection of the fasteners themselves you may as well drive the car! :o

But seriously, take an inventory of what common sized tools handle the majority of what's likely to be needed and maybe a few sample fasteners to go with it. While at the rally I'd be surprised if you couldn't come up with what you need from other attendees.

Forseti · « **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2013, 07:53:03 AM »

Quote from: Sack on May 13, 2013, 07:45:54 AM

If you have every tool that fits every fastener on the bike plus a selection of the fasteners themselves you may as well drive the car! :o

But seriously, take an inventory of what common sized tools handle the majority of what's likely to be needed and maybe a few sample fasteners to go with it. While at the rally I'd be surprised if you couldn't come up with what you need from other attendees.

I believe George and crew will be there as well from Corsa Meccanica... the Toronto Guzzi dealer extraordinaire.
Last year they showed up with a demo bike, a truck full of stuff and worked on a bunch of bikes.

yrunvs · « **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2013, 08:02:23 AM »

#247 Doesn't matter you will not have the tool you need. Murphy's Law

Wild Bill Guzzi · « **Reply #14 on:** May 13, 2013, 08:58:54 AM »

Thanks y'all

Dilliw · « **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2013, 09:11:25 AM »

Tools I carry:

1. Credit Card
2. Cell phone with camera and video so that I can get help from folks here
3. A couple of really good cell phone numbers :)
4. Zip ties. I've got a couple of metal ones too for hotter applications.
5. The factory tool kit.
6. One of those cheap motorcycle multi-tools. http://www.discountramps.com/bike-multi-tool.htm
7. A few No. 6s, a few No. 8's, some washers and nuts.
8. A small 12v tester.
9. Motorcycle size can of fix a flat. Roadside patching isn't going to happen for me :)
10. A few fuses and a couple of relays.
11. A small monocular. I don't know why but I use it the most for birds and stuff.

All of this fits in a small bundle along with my emergency supplies (gauze, bandaids, etc). I'm sure it's completely inadequate save numbers 1 and 2. That said I've helped several bikes on the side of the road with at least something out of the kit so I know I'm better off than those guys.

chuck peterson · « **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2013, 09:47:54 AM »

spare spark plug cap

after a small fall over, I was stuck with a broken cap

rocker59 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2013, 12:27:21 PM »

Quote from: Sack on May 13, 2013, 07:45:54 AM

If you have every tool that fits every fastener on the bike plus a selection of the fasteners themselves you may as well drive the car! :o

Guzzi uses a few very common sizes.

All the tools I use to maintain my Guzzis fit into two bank bags.

If I'm not carrying any luggage, they will easily fit into my tank bag.

LDB · « **Reply #18 on:** May 13, 2013, 03:01:18 PM »

Simple, two items.

If it moves and it shouldn't, Duct Tape.

If it should move and it doesn't, WD-40.

Tom · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2013, 06:56:03 PM »

Quote from: yrunvs on May 13, 2013, 08:02:23 AM

#247 Doesn't matter you will not have the tool you need. Murphy's Law

:+1 ;D My answer is from experience.

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2013, 07:06:53 PM »

The easiest way is simply to ride with someone who carries all the tools.
That way you are not weighed down by excess baggage.
Hopefully they carry a supply of the most needed parts too.

rboe · « **Reply #21 on:** May 13, 2013, 08:27:09 PM »

Carry stuff that previous experience tells you like spare spark plug caps, this will guarantee that something else will break that you don't have parts for(only exception for me: flat tires).

sign216 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 13, 2013, 09:08:19 PM »

Quote from: Stormtruck2 on May 12, 2013, 05:18:15 PM

+ cell phone, busty blonde and a fifth. ( Jack, Balveinie, etc...) :BEER:

Got the cell. I might be able to get the blonde (rent one perhaps?). But the fifth? I havn't seen fifths since Guzzi stopped making singles.

Beaver · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2013, 09:15:38 PM »

Don't forget a valve stem remover. (Just buy and use the valve caps with the stem remover on it) I forgot mine and had a flat on a Sunday afternoon out in the middle of nowhere. Tex had to follow someone 8 miles to their home to get one. Fix-a-flat or slime for tubes wouldn't have worked in this case since the tube was split about 10 inches or more. I had the tire off by the time Tex got back. Between us, we had 4 tire tools and we needed all 4 of them. My mini-air compressor hooked up to the battery and worked great. If it's tubeless, pack a tire plug kit.

Pack a set of jumper cables. On that same trip, Tex's bike had to be jump started every time he turned it off.

I also take extra fuses. I just got back from a long trip by myself, 5300+ miles, and forgot my electrical tape. Some wires came apart and a fuse blew and the bike wouldn't start. Luckily I had extra fuses and I was able to reuse some old tape until I could get to the store and buy some new.

Depends on where I'm going, but I often carry gas. I've been places on my Jackal where I had to go about 235 miles between gas stations. Never would have made it without the gas I was carrying.

If you have hard to find oil, carry a quart/liter. I've needed some on the road before.

I've been in several areas where my cell phone had no service, so don't depend on your phone!

Beaver

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #24 on:** May 14, 2013, 06:46:58 AM »

Quote

I've been in several areas where my cell phone had no service, so don't depend on your phone!

What Beaver says. There's no cell service in much of the good riding area.

Tom · « **Reply #25 on:** May 14, 2013, 07:41:22 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on May 14, 2013, 06:46:58 AM

What Beaver says. There's no cell service in much of the good riding area.

:+1

pikipiki · « **Reply #26 on:** September 21, 2015, 11:23:55 AM »

blackcat · « **Reply #27 on:** September 21, 2015, 11:31:23 AM »

I just ordered one of these:

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pikipiki · « **Reply #28 on:** September 21, 2015, 11:40:51 AM »

Quote from: blackcat on September 21, 2015, 11:31:23 AM

I just ordered one of these:

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Working on a jump start attachment for my Vaping mod

sib · « **Reply #29 on:** September 21, 2015, 12:20:04 PM »

Quote from: Sasquatch Jim on May 13, 2013, 07:06:53 PM

The easiest way is simply to ride with someone who carries all the tools.
That way you are not weighed down by excess baggage.
Hopefully they carry a supply of the most needed parts too.

Reminds me of the advice given to hikers: carry only dope, and trade it for food with folks you meet on the trail.

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Author Topic: Tools To Carry (Read 14584 times)

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LDB