What MOTORCYCLE TOOLS to pack when TRAVELING + GIVEAWAY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
- Motorcycle tools to take with you while traveling really varies by model. Not all Harley Davidson are created equal! Depending on the year, and the model of any motorcycle manufacture tools needs will vary. Sometimes some aftermarket parts will require different tools, too. Check out the video to see all my tips!
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I won't leave home without a vise grip. It can fill in as a make shift lever. I've had t use it as a make shift clutch lever and gear shifter. Duct tape is also a necessity (it protected my foot from the rain when i got a hole in my boot. I read in an old Easyriders magazine to carry a siphon hose and a hose with an air chuck at each end so you can share air if necessary. Of course, with the power outlets that are on every bike now days i carry a patch and pump kit. I also carry a small power pack that can jump a motorcycle battery and has a USB port. I also carry one or more flashlights. Pliers saved my butt when a rag got sucked in to my drive pulley in the middle of the night in the middle of nowhere. I spent hours pulling out bits and pieces at a time but i was able to get back on the road. Also pack spare bulbs and fuses. Thanks for the great vids! keep the rubber down.
Hey John, I've been caring tools for over 40 years and the thing I needed the most was a new set of spark plugs/wrench and electrical tape. Zip ties, spare fuses, and some wire (in case you have to tie up exhaust or something zip ties won't hold strong enough). This was a great idea for a video as a lot of guys don't think about what to carry. Later bud
A definite add: tire plug kit and mini-compressor. I use a compressor from AeroStitch. It's small but effective, plus it includes all the possible electrical connections that you might need. Keep the videos up, John...you're doing great. Saw you at the Choctaw Casino while you were vaping outside. Looked like folks were beginning to line up to talk to you. It's hell becoming famous, isn't it?
For my bike, not just toolbox, I add additional from your list: electrical wire, two wire strips with alligator clips for ignition key failure, map, small tire treatment, small volt meter, extra oil plug bolt an O-ring, spark plugs, an extra tail/ headlight/turn signal bulbs, small disinfectant wipe tube from dollar store, small bottle water (that bottle of water saved a family of four in the desert, good thing I had it along), the amount of tools I add depended on length of trip an purpose, I've carried a DVD player to play "History of Harley Davidson" and "Terminator" movies that were hits at camp, haha! Also my cell phone is biggest aid along with tow insurance! Love your product knowledge an personality, All out there, Ride Safe!
I carried a lot of zip ties and tape. One additional tool I carried was a pair of vise grips for an emergency brake/clutch lever.
Small amount of electrical tape, 2ft. 18 gauge wire. 12 in. Mechanics wire. Tire repair kit, that's some other things I put in my kit. The Harley-davidson 8 in one screw driver is a good add also
Man, keep doing what your doing. Your videos are awesome. Thats a seriously well made roll anyone ...no EVERYONE should concider adding to their bikes.
A quick story about how important tools are to everyone in one way or the other for you all.... One night I was out in a place Ive never been and stopped to evacuate my bladder and as I turn to get back on my bike I see a pouch on the ground. I pick it up and Its someones tool bag. Bummer and score right? yes and no. Fast forward an hour and a half or so when I pull into a gas station in northern cal and see a guy with the contents of his saddle bags on the ground and hes seemingly pissed. I ask if I could help and he says he lost his tool bag. Broke down a while back and thinks he left them on the side of the road. So, I open my saddle bad up after a brief description of said bag, I produce the bag I found. The dude lit up and was damn near ready to do some sort of dance or something he was so happy. Turns out it was a tool bag his pops used and gave to him shortly before passing away and it meant the world to him. TOTAL SCORE for me to bring it back to him not even knowing. I was going to post it on social media and all that as its the right thing to do but as it turned out....Life got better for the both of us. I dont remember the dudes name but hey man.... once again, Im happy I found it and was able to return it to ya.
Scott Lizakowski I'm in my truck see young lady rider looking at her now not so new BMW motorcycle parts laying on concrete in front in gas pumps. I pull around an she says the woman behind her at pump crashed into her an then just bolted. She says,"I need a 9mm wrench an I bet not one of these drivers NOT STOPPING would have one. I was working on a Mercedes an had one. First thing said by my friend Mike of Quick Throttle, 'any young woman rider that knows difference between 9 an 10mm is worth marring!"
Always amazed at the way the cosmos works stuff out. More than coincidence. GREAT story!
feel good story of the year so far
What goes around comes around man. Good on ya
@@timbarnett3898 Any Woman that know the exact size she's in need of; is worth marring. And That's a Fact.
Kool story Man.
I've learned so much from you John and this one is no exception. I always look forward to the next one. Congrats on the new bike and thank you for teaching us in your unique style.
Loving watching this for a refresher to remind me what I need. I'm taking off for 6 weeks on my bike 10 days from now.
3 things I either have or I’m adding to my tool stash. Cheap harbor freight volt meter to figure out if a battery is bad vs. not charging. A set of small gauge jumper cables with small clamps, and the most important in my mind a safety vest/flag/some flares. I hit a deer the middle of August on my bike(bum shoulder, some new hardware holding my leg together and I’m up and moving somewhat) and quickly realized that laying on my back on the highway in all black was no good.
Also, one of my big things that I’m going to start carrying is what I call an Oh Shit kit. Basically a first aid kit packed with the items to fix big problems like heavy bleeding. I got lucky that my bleeding wasn’t super excessive but it sure could have been.
Ride safe, and look out for others on the road, You may need their help some day.
I've always used a surplus military tool roll in the OD green heavy canvas since the late 70s. That roll looks nice, thanks for the vid.
I’ve been researching for a tool kit forever for my sporty thank you so much!! This video and all of your videos are so helpful
You're videos have helped me out probably a dozen times John. I sincerely appreciate the time and effort you put into sharing your experience and knowledge! Love the new bike!
Have fun!
About 15 years ago I went to Americade and a guy that stayed next to me bought some trinket for his Harley but didn't have any tools. We walked over to the hotel next door and asked Harley guys out in the lot and no one had any tools. Apparently, even back then they didn't break down too much. If they do, probably won't be something easily fixed roadside anyway. Best tool these days is a cellphone and a tow package.
Thanks John for another great video. I'm 69 and been riding for over 50 yrs. Just brought a 98 wide glide with 16,000 miles. Love this bike. Even that I been riding for along time I'm still learning and you have been a great source of information keep up the great job you doing. I live in Waynesboro,Ga. south of Augusta. Planning to ride over to the shop and check ya'll out later this summer. Stay in the wind and be safe.
Ty Hey I have 97 wg Why won't the fuel filter come out of the tank when I unscrew the petcock?
Hey john I think being Prepared is an excellent thing. I love all your videos. It’s good that you do these videos to help people with their bikes. I know I have learned a thing or two from you much appreciate it
Thank you John. Keep it up and safe travels. We appreciate the hard work you have done in making great videos with fun content. Keep it up and see you on the road.
Great video, Like the fact you make a point to let people know that a "pre ride check" is important instead of fighting the beast on the side of the road. Great work man keep it up!
Hey John, as the proud owner of an 06 Heritage, and a person who likes to see what’s over the next hill, I usually carry a tool to fit every fastener on my bike. Like you, I don’t duplicate. After two flats in the same year, on back roads with little or no traffic, I swapped out my wire rims for cast. Thus, my travel bag also has a tire repair kit, and tiny compressor. Don’t forget the duct tape. 🤪🤪
John,
Great advice on the tools. Timing is perfect as I a planning a 9 hr trip. Thanks for all you do .
Great info, I've had my SG for almost a year now without any tools on board. Absolutely going to start putting that together this weekend. Keep the great vids coming John, thanks!
Yes one dedicated tool roll for anytime you leave on a long trip, whether car or bike. ZIP TIES / DUCT TAPE! They sell small rolls of duct tape. Also a must have even if you must swap out a tool( preferably if carrying long nose pliers/pliers) is a MULTITOOL! aka Leatherman. Love this content. Keep it up.
Great video John, one thing that I've found very helpful is either a small, magnetic cup or tray, and if that won't fit then just a magnet for sticking nuts and screws and stuff on since it never happens that you need your tools when there is a nice neat bench to put things on as you take them apart. Gravel along side the road will swallow anything smaller than a 3/8" bolt. Just try to keep that derby cover one with the only 3 screws you can find! The other thing is a BRIGHT colored grease rag. The blue paper towels are good for a one-time but a grease rag, you know the type, you can use over and over. The bright color reminds you to CLEAN the damn thing every once in a while.
John, you do such a great job explaining everything even a 2 year old could understand. Hope the ride was good and glad you made it back safe!
Yes, love it. Thanks John for all that you do, and have a safe ride out to KRiver!!!!
Big dirty thumbs-up, John. Hope to meet ya in Paris, Texas...plan on being there and visiting Adam's new camping spread. It's gonna be a great time! Ride safe and get there in one piece, brother...the new bike looks GREAT and will be a blast for what should be a great shakedown trip. BTW, those tool rolls are DOPE!!!
A can of tru fuel and tire plug kit. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you John, as i appreciate all the great information. You are teaching me things i really need to know. Not many dealers, or people will take the time to do so.
Love your videos. They definitely help me doing my own work on my Road Glide. By far my favorite channel.
Another great video and very informative as usual.
Something I always carry is a puncture repair kit and some little C02 air canisters, cos a puncture can really phuq your day up..
Keep up the gtood work John, look forward to your next vid.
Good ideal Ed ... have a brand recommendation? Plan to implement on my FLHX!
James Kees There are loads of brands available that all have pretty much the same content, similar to this on ebay (probably can get on amazon as well)
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MOTO-MOTORCYCLE-TUBELESS-TYRE-EMERGENCY-PUNCTURE-REPAIR-KIT-WITH-POUCH-2018/162174032210?epid=1780943373&hash=item25c2535952:g:wxEAAOSwlQ5baVwy
These are only good on tubeless tyres tho.
Get a puncture in a tubed tyre and thats headache time and normally time for a recovery truck.
Or you could use something like "Holts Tyre Weld" for tubeless tyres too
There's a product out there called ride on that not only balances your tire but also instantly fills any punctures up to i think an 1/8" hole.
James Kees I use a MSR BRAND Inflation Kit. 3 cartridges, nipple tool, and black cloth zippered pouch. Total size is a little bigger than a deck of cards. Dosent include a patch or plug kit, but doubtful I would attempt to tackle that on a roadside...
One thing I always have in my tool roll is tire repair like plugs rubber cement pilers little things like that
believe it or now I have fix-a-flat never needed it but I will gladly use it if I'm a good distance from my base, gonna replace the tire anyway!
Cool tool pouch, I have carried one for years and used it several times for my bike and my friends bikes. Great videos and content. Keep up the great work👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the basic tips.
Its always good to hear some straightforward advice.
Finally, a detailed answer to the age old question; "what should I carry in my tool bag?"!
Cellphone !
That's # 1. 😂😂😂
A bottle of lock tight is a good thing to have.
@@crash5225 Yeah. But who carries THAT. LOL
Awesome videos. Thanks and please keep them coming! Have fun on your ride and be safe! Hope you guys bring it home!
Another great video John. Have fun on the ride and hope your tools stay in the roll!!
Can't wait to see you in Paris.
Signed, your biggest fan.
Haha, you’re the man!
Great video!
I’ve definitely learned a lot about Harley since I’ve been watching this channel! Sign me up for the giveaway!
Love the video keep up the great work
Dont forget a knife, tape and hose clamps. Sometimes the tools arent enough to make the repair so it's a balance of tools and material. If you can fit it, a tire plug kit can get you to a shop/home in a pinch. On long trips tire repair is a priority. Never know when the highway is gonna "screw" you over. Haha
& a colt 1911!!
@@moorshound3243 haha, I'll stick with my xd40.
Love your videos!! Get a lot of tips and tricks from them.
Me and a buddy were just talking the other day about getting a tool set together for the bikes. We are still "new" to long distance riding.
We had a really bad experience on a trip!! Had a horn cover fall off, lost a heel shift lever, and a brake caliper came off during the ride. We were going to Part Stores trying to buy the tools needed to get back on the road.
Thankfully no one was hurt/injured and we made it home.
Appreciate the time you take to help educate people like me!!
John,
Excellent video. You never know when something is going to happen on a ride. Having the right tools gives me piece of mind that I can either fix my ride or someone else’s ride while I’m on the road.
I have 2800 tools in my roll around tool box , I carry a set of torque bits 30 piece 15 are allen the other 15 T , 2 bags of standard wrenches 1/4 to 3/4 a zipper bag with 3/8 sockets 1/4 to 3/4 and a plug wrench 13/16 , my SE heads use a 5/8 plug 12mm plug stock heads are 14 mm . 1 crescent wrench 5 inch . on the road i have yet to use anything but the T 20 light bulbs seem to be only thing I have go wrong . I roll up my tools in old bath towels I cut in half, tools have been on my 1986 FLT , my 1990 Sportster 1200 and 1995 road king . Im doing a 2 week road trip in 10 days . I rather have them not need them . Tire or belt has to be done in the shop . but most everything I carry I can fix on the road Carb to pipes, bags, lights .
I understand the vibrating and all that, it's almost 2019 and I see people with 2018s still carrying a full toolbox in their saddlebag. Harley has to be a little better than that. Just saying.
Great tips, like the leather rolls. Gave me inspiration to create my own specifically for my 16 Dyna.
Great video! Just getting ready to hit North Georgia and North Carolina next week. This video help me re-organize my tool pouch. Thanks
Lmao..... " I'm a highly trained unprofessional" 💀
If a guy is looking to buy a THIGH BAG to put his stuff in why doesnt he just put his stuff in his purse?
ha, I dont understand those things either.
I guess they are big outside the US. At the 115 anniversary I seen alot of foreign riders using them. Needless to say, the good ole boys riding on their home turf had not a one!
Hey Clown....because the Thigh Bag attaches to your thigh, the purse just flails around and makes it much harder to get to the 9mm.....
Is it a purse or a Murse?
How about a crotch sack
Hey John, Great videos. I like to do as much work on my bike as I can (I'm hoping to do a cam swap here in a few weeks) and your videos are full of incredibly useful information that can't be found in a manual. It can be so much easier watching someone do it than trying it from the book, and your videos are well edited to make that experience even better. Thanks for what you do.
Great ideas for finishing my tool kit! Thanks!
Zip ties and bailing wire. Too old school? 😬
And electrical tape!
In the last month we had a rider's sole come away from his boot and another's shift linkage almost fall off...bailing wire to the rescue both times. Linkage spline was stripped. A thorough pre trip inspection for me.
Unfortunately buying a brand new bike you would think you wouldn't need to work on your bike like everybody did back in the 1970s.
he mostly mentioned just tightening up stuff, even new bikes can vibrate things lose if ridden for many miles between services, its just nice to have the tools and not need them, then to need them and not have them, or worst, losing parts that may have came loose and no way to tighten them up
If it is mechanical, it can break....or loosen!
Thanks John for all the information and all the different topics. I am new to riding and have learned a lot from your videos. Thanks Again
About to take a trip on my bike...super helpful!! Thanks John!!!
Thanks, I'm working on putting a tool roll on my bike now. Great ideas!!
Great vid! I stumbled upon your channel recently and I dig it. Good tips and your subtle antics are comedic. Thanks again for what you do.
Great advice and the roll looks awesome! Thanks!!
Love the tips! Just started riding this year and bought 2012 Softail Slim and your videos help me out a lot!
Great vid! Never really thought about a travel tool bag until now. Thanks for the excellent advice! The black tool roll looks sick!
I love how much information you have in your vids. Awesome work!
Great video, just got my first Harley, 2018 Road King Special. Love this bike. Been on rice burners all my life, but not anymore. Can't emphasize how important carry on tools are, been down a couple times. I'm 68, been riding since I was 16, so really appreciate you taking the time to explain to the need for tools. Thank you.
Hey man love your videos , i just found you online yesterday and ive learned more in the last two days then i have in years before so hats of you my friend from Jersey~!
Great video. Always great to be ready. And i totally like the totally separate tool set..
I’ve been looking around for a few months now but collecting tools for things such as a tool roll for my bike or car or truck etc lol but i got some added ideas to mine. Thank you! Have a good day.
Great tips John! Just starting to build a new roll for my bike and hadn't thought about a couple of these things.
Good looking tool roll, and great tool tips. Thanks John.
Love your blogs it has helped a lot and hope you can continue. Ride on and be safe.
I am prepping for a long trip and found this video very useful to choose my tools
Awesome video!!! The topics you cover are spot on for the real world person who own and rides a motorcycle.
Great info and helps get folks ready for road trips so hopefully more folks taking longer road trips feeling more in control. Thanks
Very nice tool roll. Good information for my next ride. Thanks.
Pretty cool watching this and going to MMI at the same time. Seeing things that we go over in class is pretty great!
Hi John , I am a new rider and I just wanted to thank you for all the videos , I watch and learn a hell of a lot , thanks .
I have a 2018 road glide
Great looking roll and thank you for all your help and great videos!
Great video! Always enjoy your tips and humor.
Just want to say you put out incredibly awesome videos all the time can’t stop watching tour all is amazing definitely going to have to pick one of those up because I plan on taking a nice long ride on my brand new bike thanks for all the wicked awesome knowledge that you give
You're videos are great and very informative. Had a good trip to Paris and back. Luckily all I needed was a 5/16 allen to tighten highway peg mount. Was awesome to see you in Paris and glad I could thank you for a video.
These videos have been great and given me good food for thought on my Iron883 and it's possible future replacement. Well done!
Zip ties are a great idea! Also great logical way to figure out what the most important tools are for your particular ride, thanks for sharing!
Sure could use that tool bag! Good job on your video and very informative! Thanks!
I really like the toolroll. I'm just glad I didn't need one on my recent trip to Paris, TX where I got to see you. Thanks for showing up to attend and support the event.
Good stuff. one of my best tool kits is an inexpensive 1/4" socket set from Ace hardware. it has a few other bits included too. Makes taking a buddy's plastic fairings off a lot quicker on sport-touring bikes. One of those slime compressors saved my bacon on a Country trip, great for punctures in out of the way places.
Great video, gonna help me lighten my tool load. Love the rolls. Keep up the good work!
Great information In all videos. This one is especially good because it answered a lot of my ?’s as well as some things I’d never even considered before . Awesome channel !!! I learn something each time I tune in . Thanks Bro.
Awesome video. The tool roll is something I have neglected but will fore sure be getting together here very soon. So glad I have found your page. Keep up the great work.
I just bought my first bike 2016 street glide special just before xmas the first bike ive owned scince i was younger and just took my first trip this past week with 8 friends i put some tools together just in case any situations would pop up but all went well but your video just fine tuned what i needed i appreciate your videos there is alot of helpful maintenance tips between services that help keep cost down i thank you
Good video thx, one tool that saved me from the tow truck was a set of vice grips, I pulled my clutch in after getting off of a 2nd shift, and snap, grabbed the cable with the vice grips and used it like a clutch lever to get home.
Thank you for the video. Time to build my tool kit for the bike.
Yet another great video. Nice products and reviews. Also refreshing that you are not asking or implying for any $$ to support what you do for your fellow rider and bike enthusiast! I can appreciate "highly trained and unprofessional" any day. Quality John, Quality.
I've been wanting to build a tool roll for my 2017 Road Glide Special for a while now. Thanks for the ideas John!
👍 Happy you had a chance to visit my city San Diego! Totally enjoy your videos.
I love your videos man. one thing i always keep in my tool bag on long trips is not a tool, but an extra set of spark plugs.
Just started watching your videos and just love what you do. Keep up the good work.Thank you. Lee
thanks for the video, been looking for a nice tool roll
Great video I’m about to pickup my 2nd Harley and a tool roll is definitely a good way to be ready for almost anything while in the road.
Really good information on carrying tools and a great tool role !
Dig it man. Always looking forward to your videos. Fun to watch. Hope your having fun making them.
Great advice and the tools mentioned would work on many bikes. I just recently had an opportunity to help a downed biker and the only tools available were the ones we were carrying.
I just watched for video. And I made up a tool set with the tools you suggested and I think it looked pretty darn handy. But I had to put it in a cheap nylon pouch I had laying around. It didn't do the tools much justice. Thanks for the helpful info.👍
Awesome video. One thing I always keep in my bag is some mechanics wire and a leatherman, some times cable ties just are not enough.
Excellant tips. Very cool tool roll. Made me think I definitely need to reconfigure my tool roll since I traded bikes.
Great video John. Thanks for the awesome advice.