What's in your tool bag?

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Sandjunky

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I need to put together a small field tool bag for my KX250 that I would leave in the truck. Just wondering what some of the must have tools would be and what some of the nice to have tools would be. I figure the bag is the size of a lunch box.

So far I have zip ties, gloves, metric open end wrenches (10-14mm), Phillips/Flat head screw drivers, pliers, needle nose pliers, small cresent wrench, 1/4 in. drive socket set with two or three different extensions, a spark plug wrench (need to pick up some spark plugs), spoke wrench, a couple of bungy cords, and a length of nylon webbing incase a tie down breaks or gets lost or stolen.

Anything I have missed? Thanks for the suggestions.
 

ChopperDave

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Maybe a large cresent wrench for those big jobs, like adjusting chain/axle nuts.
 
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njrealtor55

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For Tool Bag:
safety wire, 1 bottle gear oil, 1 small bottle premix, small funnel, spare front and rear tube, tire irons....

and the most important: Grey Duct Tape


For Gear Bag: standard riding gear +
extra gloves, extra goggles, extra socks, spare change of clothes & sneakers


i usually overpack, but it is nice to know i can drive home in clean dry clothes. Also, one of my friends always seem to forget something. :nod:
 

mx547

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rmxtwofitty said:
Clutch & brake levers, Master link for your chain.
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do people really break levers that often? i've been riding since about '84 and i've never broken a lever, nor a chain. not trying to make fun, just curious. i can only remember one time that i had to walk back to my truck (fouled plug).
 
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SpeedyManiac

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I've never broken a lever (yay barkbusters) but I did manage to snap a master link, on an XR100R of all bikes. Carrying a spare master link is definitely a good idea. I usually carry enough tools to remove all plastics, carb, etc.
 
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tyesai

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mx547 said:
do people really break levers that often? i've been riding since about '84 and i've never broken a lever, nor a chain. not trying to make fun, just curious. i can only remember one time that i had to walk back to my truck (fouled plug).
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It seems like everytime me and my friends go riding someone breaks a lever although there is 2 people that seem to dominate in that regard.
 
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chevy383cid

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Band-Aids,bactine(wound cleaner)You never know!! Crash or maybe your wrench slips and those knuckles meet something hard!!
 
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sparkysakitas

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nuts bolts full safety kit asprin shovel in back of truck
(for the kids quad and to get my truck unstuck)
full socket and wrench set
(and as soon as i get a toolbox big enough a spare bike)
 
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FruDaddy

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Spare cotter pins for the axles, if your bike uses them. Tire irons, and a patch kit or a pair of spare tubes. And something to inflate the tire with. Also, mechanics gloves in case you have to change a hot plug, and latex gloves for the messy stuff.
 
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me since i ride my bike down the road to a local gravel pit so i dont really pack nothing. if she breaks down, if i ever get outta the yard( ya i was all excited to go for a ride, i fired it up, blipped the throttle once she died, so i went to fire her back up and the kickstarter stayed down so i brought it back up and started to play with the throttle. and im twisting it and its feeling kinda "light". like there is no drag to it. and i cant hear the throttle plate close, cuz when you open the plate then close it you can usually hear the "tap" from the plate. so i knew right away that i had no throttle. so a call to the local kawi shop tomorrow i guess to order me a new cable.
 

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sucrets tin full of jets and needles, first aid kit , needle nose pliers , swiss army knife , lunchbox , spare 50$ bill and a good set of maps
 
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canadian-dirtbik3r

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I carry a camel back with a plug wrench and spare plugs. Im prob gona add a socket wrench with a 8mm socket because a high percentage of the bolts on my bike at all 8mm.
 

ellandoh

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oh yeah ........autozone has 100pcs. kits with assorted metric bolts, nuts ,washers for about 6bucks , get one!!
 
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oilspot

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Figured I'd drag this thread back up to the top because I'm putting together a trail bag with a good selection of tools.
I picked up a WM brand camel back with a 2L water bladder and plenty of room to load up some good tools.
So far here's what I've thrown together.
spark plug and plug wrench
zip ties
going to buy a leatherman today
combo phillips/ reg screwdriver
crush proof cell phone case
altoids can with jets, bolts
combo 10, 12, 14mm triangular socket wrench
small led flashlight
lighter (may be a godsend if I get stuck far out and have to overnight)




What else???
 
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FruDaddy

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oilspot said:
lighter (may be a godsend if I get stuck far out and have to overnight)




What else???
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Replace that lighter with waterproof matches, or put it in a metal case with a closing lid. Plastic lighters can be broken, and a zippo will dry up over time.
 

XRpredator

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FruDaddy said:
Replace that lighter with waterproof matches, or put it in a metal case with a closing lid. Plastic lighters can be broken, and a zippo will dry up over time.
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replace those matches with a flint and steel.

or a couple sticks.
 
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Red Ryder

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I've bent a few levers but never broken one. It's always a good idea to bring a spare bike. ;) Instead of taking a 50 doller bill I take some coins, it doesn't matter if they get wet. Also take some tobacco, if you come across a trouble it might be helpfull.
 
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pyrex

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i carry most of the stuff you guys mentioned but zipties and a portable drill to stitch up broken plastic.

as far as lever breaking goes, i break alot of them, but do this so you can make it back to your truck without having to finish without a break or clutch: drill a hole about halfway down the lever so that when your lever hits only half of it falls off and the rest is left.
 
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mandark1967

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Currently? Air. I refuse to take tools because it's motivation not to break down. Besides, I need to lose weight so pushing the bike back to the truck is good.
 
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2strokerfun

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I've only broken one clutch lever, but I was about 20 miles from nowhere. I took off my front brake lever and switched sides until I got it back to the truck. Of course, my handlebars were also at a 40 degree angle for that 20 miles.

You've got most of the basic tools covered in your list. I also carry a big hammer and a big pair of vise grips, just in case. Only had to use the hammer once to try and straighten a rear brake pedal that was bent 180 degrees. Have no idea how it happened, I ended up having to put it in a 2-ton press to straighten it until I got a new one. Vise grips have helped me straighten bent shift lever a couple of times. I now use a shifter with a folding tip.
 
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