Hi guys, a few of us South Aussies are planning a road trip in the next couple weeks, and I was wondering if there was a thread here relating to what essential tools would be reccommended.
Would HD or other bike shops would stock tool kits to take with you on road trips. No one likes to be stuck on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere.
I have an emergency tyre repair kit that i plan on taking with me, but I sadly can't take my whole tool cabinet from home with me
Cheers Ash.
A bit hard if you dont have phone coverage, or credit card.
Tools?
They will be the few on the jappas.
Take some duct tape and CRC. If it is loose, use the tape and if it's stiff, use the CRC
Not all of us are telstra customers, or like to use credit cards.
dont own a credit card,, never have,,, pends where u plan to go to, (how far and for how long) harley sells em page 798 2013 cata
a. H arley-Davidson® Premium Tool Kit This Premium Harley-Davidson® branded Tool Kit features all the tools you need for common maintenance on your motorcycle. The heavy-duty tools are conveniently secured in a hinged carrying case, and lock in place for simple organization. Tools feature large, easy-to-read size indicators, and are stamped with the classic Harley-Davidson script. Lifetime warranty. 64-Piece Kit includes: 1 – Quick-Release Ratchet (3/8" Drive) 1 – 3" Extension (3/8" Drive) 1 – 6" Extension (3/8" Drive) 1 – Universal Joint (3/8" Drive) 11 – SAE Deep Sockets 3/8" – 1" (3/8" Drive) 8 – Metric Deep Sockets 10mm – 17mm (3/8" Drive) 1 – Spark Plug Socket 5/8" (3/8" Drive) 6 – Hex Sockets 1/8" – 3/8" (3/8" Drive) 6 – Torx® Sockets T25-T50 (3/8" Drive) 2 – Spinner Handle (1/4" Drive) with Adaptor 6 – Bits (Slotted, Phillips, Torx) 9 – SAE Combination Wrenches 1/4" – 3/4" 8 – Metric Combination Wrenches 8mm – 17mm 1 – Diagonal Pliers – 7" 1 – Slip Joint Pliers – 8" 1 – Needle Nose Pliers – 8" 14900033 $269.95 b. H arley-Davidson/Snap-On® Tool Kits These tool kits were developed specifically for Harley- Davidson by Snap-on® to perform the most functions with the least amount of tools and weight. Provides all the right tools, without compromising quality or damaging your motorcycle’s hardware. Lifetime warranty. H -D®/Snap-on Compact Tool Kit Designed to provide the most tools in the least amount of space, this tool kit rolls into a compact pouch for easy transport. 94684-00A $219.95 Fits ’00-later models (except FXR4 and VRSC™ models). 94660-98 $189.95 Fits ’99-earlier models. H -D/Snap-on Softail® Tool Kit Tailored to the Softail® motorcycle, this high-quality tool kit is compact to take anywhere, and shaped to fit Softail models equipped with teardrop-shaped tool box. 94668-00 $179.95 Fits ’00-later Softail models. 94661-98 $169.95 Fits ’99-earlier Softail models. c. H arley-Davidson Tool Kit This is the ideal carry-along tool kit for your Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The kit was developed to perform most service functions and weigh as little as possible to keep your load light. 94819-02 $79.95 Fits ’86-later XL, XR and ’99-later Twin Cam-equipped models. d. Tool Kit for VRS C Models Designed specifically for the V-Rod® motorcycle, this is the ideal carry-along tool kit for your VRSC model. The kit includes the metric tools required to perform most service functions with the least amount of carrying weight. 94820-02 Fits ’02-later VRSC models. $89.95 (note prices are usa, (where they actually put the prices on their catalogue,,, unlike our weak ass bike shops)
Hey Careyman, thanks for your post regarding tool kits. I have most of those tools already in my tool cabinet at home. Bit of a waste of money to lash out $ for tools which I otherwise have.
All I would really need would be just a tool bag, which can be fitted to the fork legs just below the bottom triple tree.
Would the likes of Peter Stevens stock just the tool bag on its own?
a good quality pair of pliers with cutters, fence wire will get you home.......................
Cheers Hmmm2, thanks for the advice, I certainly will take it onboard.
Back in the day - 60-70's and possible 80's I had a pretty full tool kit. With the side car on the Sturgis even had a car jack! Now with the '05 Couch I have the HD tool kit plus tire repair kit + cash/card.
Break downs are limited in this day and age. Travel with mates and it all works out OK!!
Burnzi, good bit of bush mechanic skills mate, did you tell her that the cow shit would wipe off in the grass if she went for a little walk?
