Howdy all, just after some input on a tool kit, am wanting to put together a kit that i can take with me on the bike in a tool bag, spoke to local dealer and got, "you just need some spanners, we have harley tool kits for sale" thanks mate, have plenty of tools myself, just don't want to take them all. If anyone can point me in the right direction as to what would be the best selection, size wise etc, would be much appreciated, have a 06 fatboy if that is any help.

Its a Harley mate! credit card a Harley Assist card and a mobile phone should see ya right.

If anything goes wrong, when it does its usually the stuff you can't fix on the road side like a belt.
I carry a full set of spanners up to 3/4"  with 2 of each of these 7./16" 1/2" 9/16" most of it now is metric sizes, a small pair of vice grips, a mini screwdriver set, spare plugs, that little 5/16th spanner that fits just about everything, locktite, superglue, gaffa tape and cable ties, an imperial set of allen keys, Torx bits, plug socket and handle, small shifting spanner, wire, tubless repair kit with co2 cylinders, a couple of small bolts, small wire cutters, Hat, sunscreen a small led torch and a few spare indicator and stop light bulbs, hose clamps, 1 liter of Syn 3, just in case .

The lever spare - a great idea.  Always learn a new trick or two most days.

Its got me thinking of fuk-up points on the bike that render your useless without assistance...

Or get real and get some BAGS.

I wanted a set of keys for my toolkit, so I bought the Snapon folding hex/torx wrench, No. AWHD8K. I's got all the hex and torx keys for HDs. Well, that's what I thought when I bought it. Had to do some tinkering the other day, pulled it out, saying things like "ain't I smart?", and discovered it doesn't have the 25 torx you need for the handlebar switches. So now I've got it AND a 25 torx in the kit. So, other than that, it's good quality, price, and small enough to fit in the toolkit.

Gonzo

If you want to buy a bloody good kit ,i bought a harley tool kit from southwest harley when i was down there and just fits into a toolroll on front of bike has (axle spanners allen keys torx bits pliers sockets screwdrivers brake bleeding hose plug gauges plug sockets and the like ),and other stuff if you want the ,Number il get it off the tool roll for ya.....cheers

I saw somewhere, if it moves and shouldn't - use gaffer tape. It if doesn't move and should - use WD40.

I have a kit with:

all the torx bits - 1/4 drive and 3/8 drive

all ring/open end spanners from 3/8" to 3/4" - as short as possible.

sockets for 3/8 to 3/4" - 1/2" drive

Allen keys

Stubby ratchet driver and 1/2" to 3/8" and 3/8" to 1/4"adaptors

Decent ratchet action screwdriver with reversible points for flat and phillips plus some extra phillips points with 1/4" shaft

Pliers

Sidecutters

Small shifter, Loctite, 100mph tape and cable ties. .

This all fits in a wine bottle sized cooler bag that keeps it all tight and doesn't rattle. And a leatherman. It's all I've ever needed.

Actually I've only ever used the little shifter, the leatherman and allen keys, and I usually forget the kit on most rides anyway...

I also have some quiksteel in my kit. I used it to hold together a broken shift lever once, and plugged a hole in a buddies fuel tank. If something snaps its a good quick fix.

My tool kit is not as comprehensive as most of the above, but I do also carry one of those tyre pressure cans for when you get a flatty. Anyone had any experience with using these. I have it wrapped in an old sock so it doesn't rub through the can and fill the saddlebag with gunk.

Thanks for the info fellows, much appreciated.

G'day Homerd

Snap-on has all the individual tools that they put into their motorbike toolkit listed on their website. You could use it as a shopping list and build up a toolkit using a cheaper brand. Snap-on are the only company that I could find who stock individual 1/4" hex drive bits in SAE. I carry these instead of Allen keys and use them on a 1/4" driver, they fit into tight spaces a lot easier than the keys.

A member of the U.K. Harley forum has posted a list of what tool, fits what on your bike. It's worth a look to make sure you are carrying everything you might need.

I carry a short length of 1/4" clear tube, just in case I ever need to syphon fuel from bike to bike. I take half a litre of oil in a MSR camping fuel bottle on longer trips. The bottle is spun aluminum and won't leak or crack.

I also carry a hip flask of whisky in case of a snake bite, it's also a good idea to carry a small snake.


Dude

All very good ideas. Though to carry most of these things, I'd need to be a bagger with a backpack

Doesn't stop the decent idea of teaming up with pals if you're on a run and covering these items as a group though I spose.

yer hi , i make sure i have my RACV card and carry 3 spare cans of JB for the waiting time

SUCH IS LIFE !!!!

Clutch and brake levers and the tool to change them for any thing else RAA card.

If your looking for a bag to put all this stuff. I use a length of jeans leg with a strip of rag tied at each end. No rattles and it lasts years, and you can wipe your hands on it if need be.

For a tool bag have a check of the different mens toiletry bags ( or if you have an Ultra - a ladies vanity case coz you got the space to fit it in !!)
I use a roll up toiletry bag with separate compartments that rolls out like a small tool roll - Father's day is up soon so should be a hint for the rugrats
You may even want to use the deodorants first ! ( personal choice of course !)

Hi there, all those tools and stuff sounds good however I think you have missed a vital part that is the most valuable and the cheapest, A roll of toilet paper in a sealable sandwich bag,,,, apart from the obviuos unexpected natural emergencies, and what a mess if you don,t have it , its great for wiping down the oil dip stick prior to reinserting it, stopps oil getting on the really shiny bits and of course anything else with oil on it.