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  • Kato
    Kato
    3 years ago
    Hi 
    Can anyone suggest the basic tools that one shoudl carry on their bike .( 03 Fatboy) 
    I have got a tyre repair kit (size of a leatherman ) and small 12 V pump (size of a tennis ball) - both from Motopressor and compact as you can get .
    Im after what else you might think is viable to carry 

    i have a small bag on the handlebars to carry the gear on so suggest away .

    Im thinking 
    - Torx heads 
    - flat blade screw driver 
    - spannners 
    -adjustable wrench 

    perhaps someone might know off the top of their heads what are the common sizes of nuts / bolts etc 

    I looked at the HD Factory Serrvice manual but it doesnt list common nut / bolt / torx sizes unfortunately .

    I'll check each nut / bolt / torx fixing manually but maybe someone might have a idea off the top of their head 

    The HD variety is some $360-00 and far to big to carry on the bike 

    Im not after a roadside engine rebuild kit bit just enough gear to tighten / loosen the vast majority of fastners 

    Thanks for your input in advance 

    Much appreciatted 
  • tussuck
    tussuck
    3 years ago
    Why?  Make sure the bike is in good nick and roadworthy and your good.  
    I only carried tools when I was on long haul holidays
  • Kato
    Kato
    3 years ago
    Quoting tussuck on 26 Aug 2020 09:55 PM

    Why?  Make sure the bike is in good nick and roadworthy and your good.  

    I only carried tools when I was on long haul holidays

    fair point ….what do you when you get a flat tyre ?.
  • Krash Kinkade
    Krash Kinkade
    3 years ago
    Quoting tussuck on 26 Aug 2020 09:55 PM

    Why?  Make sure the bike is in good nick and roadworthy and your good.  

    I only carried tools when I was on long haul holidays

    Quoting Kato on 26 Aug 2020 10:09 PM

    fair point ….what do you when you get a flat tyre ?.

    Kato , most Harleys have mag's now that are tubeless , it is rare to get a flat. I have spoke wheels with tubes & ride about 10 -15k per year, in 4 years no flats (touch wood ). at one time on an old shovel with 21" front spoke wheel, I road 20km with the front 21" flat. to a mates he had a tube & we fixed it. but if worried about flats stick to tubeless , you can run tubeless with spoke wheels too. you can carry a pump ( very small one ) or a plug kit , but these are temporary ways, to get you home.
  • RossW
    RossW
    3 years ago
    Quoting tussuck on 26 Aug 2020 09:55 PM

    Why?  Make sure the bike is in good nick and roadworthy and your good.  

    I only carried tools when I was on long haul holidays

    Quoting Kato on 26 Aug 2020 10:09 PM

    fair point ….what do you when you get a flat tyre ?.

    A tubeless tyre normally deflates very slowly. Usually the puncture becomes apparent days later when the tyre gradually deflates. That's why it's important to check regularly for nails and screws because at home is where you want to discover it.
    I take a plug kit and pump or CO2 canisters with me on a trip. Anything that can't be fixed with that means I'm walking anyway.
    If you have spoked rims just carry tyre levers, a pump and a spare tube. That's a pain yes, which is one reason why I don't like spoked rims.
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
    Carry a phone, a credit card and a Harley assist membership. Lastly make sure your insured in case you leave your bike to get reception and come back and its gone!
  • Kato
    Kato
    3 years ago
    Quoting paulybronco on 27 Aug 2020 07:18 AM

    Carry a phone, a credit card and a Harley assist membership. Lastly make sure your insured in case you leave your bike to get reception and come back and its gone!

    What’s this HD road assist worth 
    Would it operate like RACQ as it sounds bloody good 
    Had any experience with it ??
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
    Quoting paulybronco on 27 Aug 2020 07:18 AM

    Carry a phone, a credit card and a Harley assist membership. Lastly make sure your insured in case you leave your bike to get reception and come back and its gone!

    Quoting Kato on 27 Aug 2020 07:26 AM

    What’s this HD road assist worth 

    Would it operate like RACQ as it sounds bloody good 
    Had any experience with it ??

    Yes would recommend it for the long/interstate trips. And yes had to be towed from Airlie Beach to Mackay on one occasion. Last renewal was $110. Youi my current insurer now offers the same coverage inclusive of my comp policy
  • Neale
    Neale
    3 years ago
    Quoting paulybronco on 27 Aug 2020 07:18 AM

    Carry a phone, a credit card and a Harley assist membership. Lastly make sure your insured in case you leave your bike to get reception and come back and its gone!

    Quoting Kato on 27 Aug 2020 07:26 AM

    What’s this HD road assist worth 

    Would it operate like RACQ as it sounds bloody good 
    Had any experience with it ??

    Yup, $110, just got my renewal in the post yesterday.
    Wouldn’t be without it.
  • Kato
    Kato
    3 years ago
    Quoting paulybronco on 27 Aug 2020 07:18 AM

    Carry a phone, a credit card and a Harley assist membership. Lastly make sure your insured in case you leave your bike to get reception and come back and its gone!

    Quoting Kato on 27 Aug 2020 07:26 AM

    What’s this HD road assist worth 

    Would it operate like RACQ as it sounds bloody good 
    Had any experience with it ??

    Quoting paulybronco on 27 Aug 2020 07:39 AM

    Yes would recommend it for the long/interstate trips. And yes had to be towed from Airlie Beach to Mackay on one occasion. Last renewal was $110. Youi my current insurer now offers the same coverage inclusive of my comp policy

    YouI has it as part of the Policy ……...i'll have to check with Shannons to see if they have a similiarr thing going


    Thanks for the tip

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