tool for the road

[old_bartender]

first off I hope everone is having a great summer. john i hope you are getting better. now for how i need advice. i will be taking a trip soon to kenosha Wi. for a Renaissance Faire. this is my wife first long trip on a motorcycle 1500 miles. what tool for the bike should I pack. thank you old_bartender

[DiverRay]

If you have the Yamaha tool kit, that is a great start. If not, then you will probably want to have the following tools.

combo wrenches:
10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19mm
Hex wrenches:
metric folding set
spark plug socket or tool
flat and phillips screw drivers
10" adjustable wrench
Pliers:
water pump
needle nose
diaginal cutters
small spool of mechanics wire
duct tape
slime and air source

The first thing is tune up, change oil, etc. just before the trip.

[fbcaf]

Tools for the road

old_bartender,
The one I usually need is the one I didn't have room for or forgot. Seriously, my wife would tell you to make sure that the seat is comfy. A sheepskin or a gel seat or something wouldn't hurt. Also, it wouldn't hurt to have a phone number of someone along the way that could help if need be. I am near Wisconsin Dells on I90/94, about the middle of the state of Wisconsin. If you want a phone number, you can email me and I will supply it. Never know when something might come up.

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Bartender,

Check out this link in the MISC tips:What tools to take for LDR

Definitely have a cell phone, but you might also want to buy a Walmart phone card that you can use at a payphone incase you can't get a cell signal!?

The tech tip if fairly extensive, you might need a trailer to carry it ALL. Aside from a toolbox full, FIxaFlat or flat tire repair kit with CO2 cartridges, spare oil. Some even suggest spare TCI, Coils, cable=clutch. Happy packing, ENJOY!
T.C.

[chevy45412001]

bartender

i live about 15min from the ren fair. if your up too it let me know when and where i'll meet up with ya for a ride or what not. i know the area pretty well . bars, and such. I;m not on line at home but do have a little acess to the net.