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Posted by on August 30, 2008, 11:41 pm
>On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:33:34 +0100, "Harry Stottle"
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>|>
>|>>I recently bought a used 2000 VStar 650 Custom and noticed that the
>|>> standard tool kit wasn't with the bike. What tools do you carry for
>|>> just around town use?
>|>>
>|>>
>|>I found the best way to decide what tools to carry was to do a few
>|>simple maintenance tasks, then carry the tools to complete those tasks.
>|>For my Burgman I carry a cheap 1/4 inch drive socket set, with a 1/4
>|>inch drive extension, a plug spanner, screwdriver bits that you can use
>|>with the socket set, and a small adjustable spanner, plus any Allen keys
>|>required for small repairs.
>|>
>
> What about tyre repair kits like foam and slime, with a foot pump
>and meter along with some Tyre Strips and plugs?
>
> I carry way too much stuff, all of the above, adjustable wrenches, a
>vise grip, large flashlight, extra tie chains, mini booster cables, extra
>tie down straps and others.......might just be a overkill since my big
>Gorilla alarms in there too.
>
a co2 inflator and a patch kit for tubes. co2 and plugs for tubeless.
for size and ease, the co2 beats it all.
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