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Tool kit upgrade items
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:33 pm
by hotzuk
Hey everyone,
Planning a ride to West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina in two weeks. I have the stock BMW took kit along with the tire plugger. Looking for suggestions for items to add to the kit. After one of my last trips, zip ties will be there for sure

tool kit extras
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2005 2:35 pm
by R1150RDave
Some of the things I take or have taken extra to the bikes toolkit.
1. Puncture repair kit
2. cable ties
3. roll of plastic tape
4. disposable camra
5. Clutch and break lever.
6. earplugs
7. Wiring diagram
8. tourch
9. side stand support for grass/gravel
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2005 2:52 pm
by Rock986
First Aid kit
Tools
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 8:49 am
by Airman1
I bought a small air compressor. I had heard a lot of tire repair stories and decided I'd carry the extra weight rather then risk the co2 cartridge running stort of air at a crucial moment. It's handy for adjusting tire presssures along the way too.
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:27 am
by R4R&R
I bought a cheapo air compressor from the local Autozone for $15 and removed the plastic 'case' from it. It's much smaller and fits on top of my airbox/under the tank.
I think a decent pair of pliers and multi-bit screwdriver would be a good addition.
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 12:34 pm
by Arbreacames
You won't be able to do much to your bike without a set of these:
