Break down emergency necessities for the glovebox

[Klondike1020]

Here is a bunch of stuff I pack in my bike for when problems strike

What do you pack??

[Klondike1020]

All of this fit in my vstar withe ease
My Gsxr is a bit tighter fit and I have to get creative to make it fit in the ninjette'

List -----

Oem tool kit
Tire patch and plug kit with CO2 inflator
Multi-tool pliers
Zip ties
Electrical tape
Racing ponchos - usually on for rider and passenger
Motorcycle jumper cables! Super useful!!
Clean cotton rags

- I will probably add
First aid kit
Flashlight/blinking red white marker in one
Garbage bag

[TnNinjaGirl]

with a little bit of



Pretty much anything I need to tear down the major components of a bike is there. If I need more than that I call for someone to come pick me up.

Curious to see what everyone else puts in their trunk.

[dcj13]

I carry that stuff on the BMW (except I have an electric air pump instead of the factory CO2 cartridges). Plus electrical tape and duct tape and a cargo net stretchy thing.

But on the Ninjette, other than the factory tool kit, I only have a Leatherman Junior. And thy guy I bought the bike from left a $5 bill in the tool kit.

[dcj13]

A small flashlight (torch for our Oz members) is a good idea.

[Motofool]

A pencil air gauge may be a useful addition, as well as some steel wire, screwdrivers, Allen wrench, pliers, spare bulbs and fuses, nylon ties and duct tape (wrapped on the screwdriver).

[Josh_kcco]

I carry my stock tool bag with added air gauge!
when I break down my insurance and AAA cover me lol

[Klondike1020]

Originally Posted by dcj13

And thy guy I bought the bike from left a $5 bill in the tool kit.

$5 wont get you much... maybe a little gas... but you have to scrounge up a bottle to put it in haha

Originally Posted by Josh_kcco

I carry my stock tool bag with added air gauge!
when I break down my insurance and AAA cover me lol

I love AAA- I abuse them... lol I always use my tows and they always fine me in a WTF situation haha.

But I am impatient .. I would rather fix it myself and continue on with my adventures !

[Boom King]

I've been playing way too much GTA...

[DaBlue1]

More super help stuff here too. Emergency Motorcycle First Aid and Safety Kits

[DaBlue1]

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

....with a little bit of

I got a couple of those same flashlights for the bike and car. Really cheap and bright too.

[NevadaWolf]

I always have a tail bag with me so usually carry more than needed..

OEM tool kit supplimented with better tools, zip ties, electrical tape, and duct tape wrapped around a pencil for minor repairs under seat cowl.
Air compressor with sticky string style tire repair kit and mini air gauge.
WD-40
Chain lube (two types now, wax spray and the scottoiler refill stuff)
Oil
Mini first aid kit
Flashlight
Spare headlights, turn signal bulbs, and fuses.
Two SPOT devices (one on me, one on bike)
Mini leatherman
Couple bandanas and a clean up rag.
Extra layers in case I'm stranded and it gets cold, along some heat packs that I need to restock.

About $40 tucked in with ins info
About $150 squirreled away for major expenses.
Spare debit, credit, and gas cards for primary usage so my wallet is never off of me to be forgotten/stolen.


Jumper cables, I want to get jumper cables!! And need to figure out how where to tuck a set of tie downs and the handlebar straps.

Oh! I do want to have spare set of throttle and clutch cables already in place so if they break, I can change over relatively quick and definitely not be stranded.

My shopping list is growing....

[adouglas]

OEM tool kits are crap in terms of quality. I mean, just look at the screwdriver and pliers they give you.

Some of the special tools are needed, however. My 08 kit's spark plug wrench was the only elegant way to get the plugs out of that engine.

On my Suzuki, there's nothing in the stock tool kit that I need on the bike. It's all handled by a multitool with various driver bits.

[adouglas]

On trips I carry a mirror-on-a-telescoping-stick so I can check oil.

Ever try to balance the bike straight up and down while bending over to look in that stupid sight glass?

[Klondike1020]

I think you have the IDEA - the one tool that can procure all other tools lol

Originally Posted by Boom King

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

About $40 tucked in with ins info
About $150 squirreled away for major expenses.
Spare debit, credit, and gas cards for primary usage so my wallet is never off of me to be forgotten/stolen.

STEP 1- Go bust open boomKing's tail and take marvelous emergency device
STEP 2- Find Nevada wolf and rob him for his small fortune
that he keeps in his bike lol
STEP 3- Casino night
STEP 4- Run for public office haha

For jumper cables I used four alligator clips from a multi pack from harbor freight and put them on about 6' of 12 gauge lamp cord.

You dont start the bike on them- you let it sit and charge off someone else's bike or car for a bit---- or in a pinch - bust open one of those Yellow blinky lights that they leave on the road cones on construction sites and use the battery out of that lol

One time I drove my CB350 home with the jumpers ran from the saddle bag with a procured battery in it lol

Originally Posted by adouglas

Ever try to balance the bike straight up and down while bending over to look in that stupid sight glass?

Mirror---- Ive been doing the whole dance and balance a hand stand for as long as I can remember.

[NevadaWolf]

You'll never find it.

I read a LD report where the rider installed a small LED down by her sight glass for late night oil checks. Mirror would really be useful as well.