What things do people carry in their toolkits ?

What type of things do you carry for medium rides - 40-80 mile loops & things like that ? Of course it's going to vary by bike, but in general. I've put on Tusk crash/brush guards so I'm not really planning on changing levers, is that realistic ? I maintain my ride real well, but maybe I should be planning on fixing my buddy's bikes ? I used to go thru plugs a lot on my 2-stroke but is this as likely on a modern 4-stroke ?

What kind of things most commonly break for you ?

I'm thinking in this order -

plug & related tools

my bikes' most common sockets

screwdrivers

towrope

small visegrip

sounds like you have a good start with your tool selection. I agree with you on the small vise grips, a must tool for the fanney pack. Just make sure you get the 4" with rounded jaws. I have never had good luck with the flat jaw. How 'bout a master link and good quality duct tape. I roll some off on a small plastic tube (something light) about an inch or more around. It will last forever in the pack ( hopefully you won't need it ) Springs on the way as well as that long anticipated 4-stroke! Later

i recall couple of threads on this in the past...

click this link

and

click this link

hope that helps.

jim aka the wrooster

'01 wr250f

So far, I agree with all the posts on what to include...I have a Moose rally pack with all the listed items...plus one:

Quick Set JB Weld!

that stuff is a lifesaver...spend the 4 bucks and you wont be sorry.

just my 2 lincolns' worth...

HTH

If you all drove XR4's, you wouldn't need to carry them things at all...

Heeeheee.

Along this same line, does anybody know of a tool kit that you can buy with all the essential tools already assembled in a bag or pouch? ?

common 1/4 drive metric sockets, all slid over a reversible screwdriver shaft, a 1/4" universal flex. a ratchet with 1/2" of duct tape wrapped around the handle.

axle wrench, master link. a couple allen wrenches.

pliers.

an assortment of about 10 common size bolts/nuts.

Big zip ties.

$20 emergency cash.

Thanks guys, I like the packaging ideas that Dsergison put out there - that helps keep the pack small & tight.

For long rides where I am gonna be miles from the truck or base camp or whatever I carry everything to fix anything that can break.

Once at 12,000 ft in Colorado my camchain adjuster broke and I was able to fix it with what I had with me..... THANK GOD!

Once at 12,000 ft in Colorado my camchain adjuster broke and I was able to fix it with what I had with me..... THANK GOD!

Heck couldn't you just coast down from up that high? ?

Needing a new plug is very rare. I keep it in the car back at the start of the ride. Never been on a ride where someone needed a plug in a 4st yet... Lever can break even with good handguards but you can often rig up a couple of zipties to make it to the end of the ride.

That's another thing, you can never have too many zip ties! Preferably different sizes, some as big as you can get. Also, about 4 metres of rope. They make some real light strong rope these days. Great for towing and a million other things... like retrieving bikes, making a swing into a swimming hole, lassoing fellow riders, showing off your knot-tying skills... ?

Assorted tools and fasteners. Spare 2 & 4 stroke plugs. Zip-ties. Safety wire. Epoxy. Power-Bars. Cell-phone. I.D. & Cash. Glock-26/spare mag. Cigar and lighter. Sometimes a small PDA.

You know, the essentials.

Manny ?

I'm not going riding with Manny! If I get us lost he might shoot me! ?

A spare woodruff key, spare plugs, and tools to replace them, and any other tools I think I might need. Some tape, safety wire, ty wraps, 1st aid kit......

If you all drove XR4's, you wouldn't need to carry them things at all...

Heeeheee.

WRONGGGG...I needed safety wire once when riding my 85 XR600, crashed in the rocks and broke the boss for the clutch cable. The safety wire's still there ?

As I rummage through my fanny pack.....

Small role of duct tape

masterlink

very small crescent wrench (about as long as my index finger)

pliers

Zip ties

Out Backe'er multi tool

Swiss army knife( the blade is good to pick at things with, pry, remove dirt, kill mountain lions etc, etc.

axel wrench

Space blanket and matches

jeez, that alot of crap!!! ?