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I am riding a 04 1200c and am planning a long trip and want to know what tools would be the best and neccesary to take. What does everone else haul along for toolson 1000+ mile trips?

Well...
Wecome aboard!!!!

I don't think you could carry everything but here's some things to consider.
Leatherman
jack knife allen set
and a cell phone!!!! :clap

Orginal Post by Gunlocators


My review of the:
Windzone EK-1HD Tool Kit/ Essential Toolkit for Harley and American hybrids. (Fits most fork bags)

After carful consideration of making out of town trips on weekends on my sportster I felt it required to have a basic tool set to take along. I have several Craftman, Snap-On MAC and Matco tools, but really hate to see them get stolen off my bike. First thought was to build a kit with cheap emergency tools such as carried by Harbor Freight. After gathering a list of needed tools the total would run around $60-$75 Not too bad..... I them ran across WindZone Tool Kits. Originally I priced on thier website the EK-1HD Basic Tool Kit. MSRP and price ordered from their site was $69.99... After a little search on eBay I found a authorized dealer selling them for $49.99 Buy Now Price... Wow I felt that was a decent savings considering it came in a custome puoch and stated it would fit in most fork bags.

The Kit Contains the Following:
Contents of Windzone EK-1HD Tool Kit
3/8" Drive Ratchet
5/8" Spark plug socket
13/16" Spark plug socket
3/8-7/16" Open-ended wrench
1/2-9/16" Open ended wrench
5/8-3/4" Open ended wrench
10mm Combination wrench
Small slotted screwdriver
Small Phillips screwdriver
Slotted screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Locking pliers
7 pce. Torx set (T-10 -T-40)
Hex keys (9)
Tire pressure gauge
Spark plug gap gauge
Electrical wire
Flashlight
Mechanic's wire
Siphon hose
Electrical tape
Cable ties (5)
Spare turn / tailight bulb
Shop Towel

I ordered mine and it was here in 3 days. After inspecting the tools and kit in general I feel they are decent tool quaility for the price. The storage puoch fit perfect in my forkbag. I think for the price it is well worth the investment into dedicated emergency tools that would come in handy for anyone riding.

This was posted earlier by gunlocators. Hope it helps.

a credit card :D

a credit card :D


Oh..and that too.

I've heard a whole lotta good about that Windzone tool kit on other forums. I should buy one too.

I would suggest a windzone kit, and triple AAA.

What about any extra nuts and bolts? I have a lawn care business and I learned to put different size nuts and bolts in the tool box, It has saved me alot of time, that would be spent going to buy a nut are bolt that feel off. Not that I plan to have nuts are bolts falling off my bike, but Im sure it happens?

condoms and beer :D

Besides from the tools listed above I also recomend a few feet off wire, and a half roll of electrical tape and halfroll of duct tape with the cores removed and smashed flat to save room.
Other than that the best tool kit consist of A visa gold card,cell phone, stainless steel flask of your favorite whiskey, a pair of colored nylons and a colt 45 with two magazines loaded.
I beleive this toolkit is illegal in lots of places and possiby immoral, but if you can think of a situation that this kit cant get you out of ,,,I would like to hear it. :laugh :laugh :laugh

You can pavk just about any tool you may need. In case of an emergency you will need the tool/part you left at home. :D :D :D

I usually have only my credit card, cellphone and touring club member card (road-aid) with me. ;)