How to Build an Emergency Tool Kit for Your Motorcycle | The Shop Manual
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At some point in your riding career, a flat tire or some other minor mechanical issue is going to sideline you. Thankfully, most common problems can be fixed quickly and easily - if you’re prepared. In this episode of The Shop Manual, Ari shares his everyday carry essentials so that you can get some ideas for assembling your own emergency motorcycle tool kit.
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Would love to see a part 2 focusing on your larger Adventure/Touring kit. Have been refining mine and thought the vice grips doubling as an emergency lever extension was an amazing hack.
Looking forward to this.
Totally agree :) Love the hack of the electrical tape on the wrench.
Yup, we'll cover the bigger/more comprehensive adventure kit in a future vid.
waiting for this, BMW GSA please.
Totally agree, hoping we get it sometime soon. Got a big trip at the end of may, and def would love to see ari’s insight.
Your repair kit not only helps you, it helps other motorists in cars, ATV's and motorcycles. My kit has rescued two people so far.
What a great idea to practice using your tire plug kit on your old tires when you're ready to replace them!
I've never had to plug one of my own tires but I've plugged about a half dozen of other people's tires including in the middle of nowhere. I carry a 12 volt compressor, they take up about the same room as a bike pump or a CO2 inflator and 3 or 4 cylinders. I've never liked CO2 because of the trash they generate. When bicycling I've stopped several times to pick up CO2 canisters that roadies left on the side of the road so I could get them into recycling.
That's a totally fair complaint against the CO2 cartridges.
I'm not a CO2 fan either, in part because of the waste, but also because it's a very limited solution. Run out of cylinders and you're riding a flat tire.
I much prefer a mountain bike pump. It's significantly lighter, packs smaller, is more reliable and more maintainable. Sometimes you need to repair your tools before repairing your bike. The bike pump is cheaper too.
CyclePump from BestRest. Hands down the best. Expensive, but worth it.
I really wish manafacturers would sort this and allow storage on bikes.
If a car (in the UK) has to have a spare tyre or a puncture kit, a bike should be no different.
I've broken kits down and stash them behind fairing etc.
For longer rides or remote I've got a universal cable kit too. Should clutch or throttle cable go.
Totally agree with you
At least they offer something in UK, in the US they hardly see spare tire given with a car.
Been looking at new cars...they don't have spare tires!
I just got back from a 2400 mile trip on my 75 XS650, in 100+ heat BTW, which you should never do, but anyway this is a good video but the big thing it leaves out is to always carry multiple credit cards (at least 3). Past that, my best advice is to do your best to make sure the motorcycle is ready to go in the first place. Everything is easier to do in your garage than on the side of the road.
Carry tools has helped both me and my friends out in the past. Absolutely something all bikes should carry. Good work as ever guys
Vise grips, brilliant!
They can also be an ersatz shifter if you have the small ones...
I would add one very important tool - A pencil style air gage so you can check the tire pressure after the repair
Great tip using vice grips as extra levers! I never carry extra levers when I'm riding on the street, but always bring an extra pair when I hit the trails.
Thanks young Christoph Waltz, practicing plugging on old tires is a great idea!
Very good, I figured this out myself years ago, good tip on cutting down the tyre repair tools, hadn't thought of that, I carry a small compressor but the small bicycle pump is a good tip.
Loved the idea of electrical tap and the mole grips, thanks.
Very useful idea to have two kits: one for EDC, and one for long trips. Thanks.
I love Ari! I remember reading some of his earliest articles on Motorcyclist Magazine years ago when he had dreads. I miss that magazine! Hope you're well and happy for your success!
This is exactly the topic I’ve wanted a video on, thanks Ari
Happy New Year, and as always, Ari with the best stuff for us!
Thanks.
This is such useful and quality content. Very refreshing. Thanks Ari and Revzilla!!
Happy New Year Ari and Crew! I love the shop manual series!
This video reminds me that i need to refresh my bike's tool kit. Thanks Ari.
Thanks for making these videos, very helpful for me since I am just getting into motorcycling. Awesome!!
Great advice as always, thank you! I'll just state that from my personal experience, that small vise grip is the real deal for acting as an impromptu clutch/brake lever....absolutely saved a seven day ride around South Central Alaska for a friend and I! Happy New Year!!
By far the best kind of video on the channel. Thank you. Happy New Year!
Been riding for over 20 years now and there is always something to improve, maintenance especially. Will definitely use your idea to practice plugging tires next tire swap.
I love these videos. They keep giving me ideas during wintertime when riding is constrained by shitty weather.
Can you also do a video on the small toolkit you had during the Honda Trail trip in Alaska?
Great tips! I just started assembling a robust emergency tool kit for my new adventure bike but never really carried one on my sportbike since I only rode it around town and it didn't have much space to carry stuff (as is the norm for sportbikes) but I'll probably put a compact EDC kit like this now based on this video!
I use a pencil bag made of cloth and zippers. 2 of these make for a good tool box.
Great kit, so glad you included the tapes! I threw a couple crimp butt connectors in mine as well. No need to carry special pliers, the vise grip will work in a pinch 😏
My Dad's made a small box for tools and he's even got a small can of oil!
You never know what comes. Gotta be prepared for the worst! He says.
Iv started carrying self amalgamating tape after I had a hose get damaged off road. Just give it a stretch as you wrap it and you’re back in business in no time. Iv also cut down big spanner’s and given the handle end a thinner end section so I can put a smaller ring ended spanner over it to increase leverage.
I cut the handle off a 8" shifter and replaced it with squashed pipe to use as a cheater bar and also integrated a 3/8 square drive. The shifter has a hammer head too. ALL the socket sizes for my bike fit nicely inside one another and make a little stack that can be ziptied together.
Perfect and to the point. Thank you for the reminder!
I love your Less Is More minimalist approach. Great recommendations!
Tubeless FTW!
I carry a mountain bike tire pump. It's more effort than a compressor but a lot less bulk and weight.
To keep it simple, I only have one tool kit. I did my best to keep it small and light but it's 7 pounds because it has trail side ADV repair tools and supplies.
A tip for if you are carrying a bicycle pump, get one designed as high volume not high pressure. It may save your arms little bit when pumping a tire back up.
I love this, planning longer trips this year, super stuff.
new video 1st day of 2022, thanks for this & Happy New Year Ari!
Realy nice episode thanks! Hoping to see the roadtrip kit soon
Great video!!! This was just the sort of thing I was wondering about. Thanks!!!
Great video! I've come to the same conclusions over the years, except I gave up on CO2 and switched to a 12vdc inflater. A small siphon hose is also handy. Years ago, I had HD friends who hauled around about 20+ lbs of tools. :)
Great idea to practice with old tiles
I recon you read my mind. Was just about to put together a tool kit this weekend. Ace video as always
On top of what you posted I've found my two best additions to be a Cruz Axle combo wrench and a Swiss Army Knife.
I would love to see some more road trips
Anyone else??🤔
Great video. Great to see Ari in action!!! 👍
Thanks my guy 🙏 I never thought about the bike pump 🤔👍🏻
👍ditto here with the addition of tire spoons , tube patch, and a small air pump….Cruz Tools makes great kits
One of the most important parts is HAVING a secure place to carry your extra kit. I'm fortunate that my '18 KLR came with a nice factory tool kit. (in the back rack) but the FIRST thing I bought was their awesome $68 tank bag. and it's expandable (like the factory tail pack...which I only put on when I need)
carry my slime for tube tires, 16 oz Aquafina, The CO2 kit like Ari has, a nice Leatherman, rags, and all the goodies. PLUS it's got a nice zippered clear top that holds my phone perfectly (no vibration from handlebar mounts)
Come to think of it, most all the bikes I have owned, I've put on bags or fashioned a tool pouch to hold all my stuff...EVEN my old '72 triumph!! (rarely used...really) 😁
Motorized air pump small and cheap and a plug kit . For around town thats all i have ever needed . But i will be doing this getting a kit together for longer distances. Some good stuff there
Superb ,great Job Guys thank you , I've adjusted my kit now it's F..... Perfect..
Ride safe fellow Bikers 👍🏼
Good video and topic! I recently bought a Triumph T120. Premium priced bike, does only come with 1 allen key! I would definitely recommend Triumph to at least offer those tools you need to change the tubes tire in case of a puncture...
I always carry 2 knives, an emergency knife that is a good sharp quality knife, relatively quality, I been carrying a off grid badger around 80$ always keep it razor sharp, then I have a utility type Gerber knife I use for cutting things regularly, I can switch blades easily don't have to sharpen, but my edc go to off grid is my emergency knife/ self defense knife that I don't use for much, maybe the occasional steak
Saved under 'Educational'. Thanks, Ari and Revzilla.
Excellent way of starting the year, with practical and useful info.
That's what TSM is all about!
Enjoyable and informative. I look forward to seeing these videos.
Good one! I’d like to see an episode about the kit carried on tours and adventures also. Thanks.
This is the 1st video I’ve seen that demonstrates that a vice grip type tool can temporarily fix a broken lever. This happened to me in the 80’s while trail riding and my vice grip pliers (needle nose type) got me home. I’ve since made sure my brake and clutch lever mounts have some give but the usefulness of that locking plier has never been forgotten.
Leatherman Crunch is what I carry now if space is an issue. Thanks!
Also watch out when adding aftermarket accessories, make sure that you add the tools to your toolkit to fix them
I wish I would have kept a list of all the stuff I've lost/dropped on the street while riding. The art of Strapping things down tightly on your bike when there's nowhere to strap things down too is super under rated.
That was a very helpful video, thank you!
Alright now I need to see a video of the road-trip and adventure pack! I have a lot of summer plans- I hope many of them are on two wheels and not a flat-bed.
I bought Cruz Tool kit #TR2 for my Tiger 900, To say it's well thought out is an understatement. I had tool I would need to remove fastener that I could access on the bike, at least before removing any panels, except one. The only thing it didn't come with was a T-50 (I think) torx wrench, and that is only for 2 bolts that hold the frame to engine. Before buying the kit, I determined exactly what tools were needed, and was astonished how complete the kit was. It even came with duct tape, baling wire, zip ties, Loctite, a tire gauge, and even a pair of vive grips! Seriously worth the money! Of course, I've added a few more things to the kit, but dang... Great video Ari!
Great video, thank you! Always learn something
Good tip on practising plug repairs on an old tyre, I’m gonna do that before getting a new tyre fitted.
On longer rides I further carry a battery jump pack, a Sunex mini ratchet set (#9732), and a universal cable set. I've had the clutch cable snap before. The cable set is always under the seat with two different CO2 inflator kits. I like the idea of the locking pliers and will switch to it.
thank you for this video. thinking a lot bout my new carry toolkits to replace OEM tool kits. 😁
I did the same Cruz Tools kit then modified it for my particular motorcycle.
On the duct tape I cut out a piece of cardboard the width of my duct tape and about four inch long and wrapped several layers around that You can get more duct tape that way.
I also wrap the tools in a rag and put a couple of those blue shop towel in my kit.
I also like Cruz Tools folding tool with the screwdrivers and Allen keys.
I carry some basic tools, a mini first aid kit, tyre repair strings along with glue & the tools & all this fits in the small case that came with & also carries my lithium battery jump pack plus leads from Suaoki.
Happy New Year Ari
Ari - I have jokingly asked at least five times on TSM videos how you get such muscular forearms - now I finally know. From all the tire plugging!
Good one! Really helpful!
i've been riding motorcycles for over 50 years. In all that time I've only had two flat tires. Both of them were decades before cell phones. One of them occurred on the San Mateo - Hayward Bridge in the SF Bay Area. I had to pull into an emergency turnout and use a call box to request a tow truck. The other occurred on I-80 in the Sacramento Valley when I was headed from the Bay Area to go camping in the Sierra Foothills after work on a Friday. I did have a tire pump so I would pump it up, ride a mile and repeat for about ten miles and then stay in a motel over night and then take the wheel/tire to a bike shop Saturday morning for a replacement. Nonetheless, I did buy a tubeless tire repair kit just a few years ago. I've never used it so I like your suggestion to try it out on worn out tires before replacement.
I'm glad to see this video! One thing I recommend is to bring along a wheel nut remover. My Multistrada has a single-sided swing-arm, and the tool I have enables me to removed the front AND rear wheels, should a tire need replacement far away from any Ducati dealer. If you have a bike with rather niche tool requirements, definitely bring them along!
Absolutely! That's what the "make sure you have the tools for YOUR bike" bit was all about. Very few shops will have the proprietary nut needed to remove the wheel of a SSS.
A small medical kit as an addition is a boon. Had a crash at 4am was alone on the road in dark . Patched my busted knee up fixed bike to be rideable with tools i have and rode to nearest emergency room.
I'm so glad someone could confirm that cutting the handles on the reamer/installer won't mess them up for use. This video is awesome and super helpful!
I take the plastic all the way off and use the aforementioned Vice Grips as the handles. Both tools and a pressure gauge fit in my Leatherman cases side sleeves.
Very good ideas. Thank you.
I carry a Topeak Mountain Morph bicycle pump myself -- it's a great choice if you have saddlebags or a tank bag to stuff it in. It has a folding foot and handle to turn into a tiny foot pump, as well as an air chuck on a foot long flexible hose, making it much easier to use than most tiny bicycle pumps.
About a minute of pumping got me to 16psi in a front 19 inch road tire when I tested it, so while it's not CO2 quick it is usable and wouldn't take more than a few minutes to get a tire to usable pressure.
My only gripe is that it's about 15 inches long so I can't hide it anywhere inside the bike's bodywork or under the seat. I keep it and my tire patch kit in a tool roll in one of my saddlebags and that works fine.
yes indeed, my custom tool kit is a must have for everyday riding -and on more than a few occasions it came in handy, but I've always been burdened with where to keep it (on a sport bike.)
Over the years, I've come to terms with attaching a couple of Bell brand bicycle pouches on to the passenger grab rails (kinda like a set of mini saddle bags) but it isn't exactly the look I want. Oh well...
These videos are so great!
Inwas actually thinking about making a kit of my own literally a few days ago 😂 berry berry timely video!
Good stuff, never leave home w/out EDC
The tool kit that came with my Honda Blackbird even has compact wrenches to remove the wheels. I still carry a tire kit, zip ties, and a couple other things for longer rides to the middle of nowhere.
Great tips, thanks!
Plugging a whole on an old tire is a good idea
I'd add some silicone tape the self adhering type to fix hose leaks if your bike is water cooled!
Excellent video, great tips!
I started with a CruzTool kit as well. Mine is a roll, not a pouch, but the principle is the same. I ride a metric, so my dedicated sizes are metric, but I've done clutch cable adjustments and other work on Harley bikes with the pliers and adjustable wrench. I've greatly augmented the content over the years to mostly ensure the tools are quality. My tool roll had space for the tire patch kit, so I saved the second bag. However, instead of CO2, I carry a CyclePump compressor from BestRest. I've tried many other pumps and they are either much larger or pure junk. Yes, the CyclePump is expensive, but I've had mine for going on 20 years now. I installed an upgraded pigtail that works for a Battery Tender, heated gear, and the compressor, so I have a solid connection 15amp harness to run it.
The kit, rain gear, spare gloves, off-bike hat, and a couple microfiber towels for cleaning bugs off the bike all store tightly into a compartment on the bike. I pull it all out every so often to ensure it's in good shape and the tools get used at least once a month during the good weather. Mostly on other people's bikes. Typically don't use the rain gear as I will wear the heavier riding gear if rain is forecast, but it's nice to have for those summer downpours.
One tip: Just replace the tube of vulcanizing compound once you open it. Yes, this wastes it, but after a leak and then the tube welding the cap on, I decided that having stuff fail on the side of the road is not worth the cost of another tube. You can buy them in bulk on Amazon. On long trips, I just pack a second tube. Not all tire patch kits come with this. This is a mistake. Not only does the goop help lubricate the plug going in, but it cures to really seal the leak. When you are starting a trip on freshly broken in rubber, the last thing you want is to let a tire issue ruin the trip. I had one tire that did over 10,000 miles on a plug. I don't recommend that, but it's nice to know you could.
I can't stress enough that you MUST practice using the kit. 9pm coming home after a long weekend at the local rally isn't the time to discover the kit is a PIA to use.
I found an excellent alternative for a hand pump. There is an electric one called Berkut MT-1000 I carry now. It is similar in shape but even smaller than the hand pump shown in this video. It is slow though, requires 10+ minutes to fill 30psi in my rear 17 tyre from zero. But it still is faster than hand pumping and is obviously easier on your arms. Ideal if you want to go electric, but want the smallest, lightest option, as well as if like me, you have a 3A limit on your power socket. Battery clams were included, but getting to it for me requires some fairing stripping (FJR1300A), so that is another plus in my book.
Check out the fumpa usb rechargeable inflator. I carry one on my dual sport for airing back up when the ride heads back to long pavement miles.
Awesome as usual! But I must say that I am going on a 5000km road trip this summer and you made me super curious about the more extensive you are carrying on such trip. Looking very much forward to that video ;)
New rider and the manual tire pump....hello KISS!
Thats all fine but .. where to store it on the bike XD
I have the same stuff but i also carry a rugged little air compressor along with Powerlet Motorsport Jumper Cables and later i started to carry a battery jump pack. It's saved my bacon as well as others i've run across out in the middle of nowhere...
Happy New Year
2022 first Shop Manual. We go for a good start.
Ari - an idea for a future Shop Manual episode...Quick Shifters - how they do what they do, up and down functionality, and types...thx
Great info and I don't think I'll look as good as you on the side of the road fixing a flat. LoL 😆
Hi ! I´m from Brazil. I just love motorcicle. I´ve been learn
Awesome kit! Got some ideas to change up mine a bit. For the pump though i got a small battery pump with flash light, and it doubles as a phone battery charger. I find the co2 cartridges too bulky.
Great video. Thank u!
Me: can’t leave without my favorite plier in my pocket . Good niff