Self sufficient tool list

[Anonymous]

Have I missed anything? I can't remember the size of the tappet wrench. I may post my list of spare parts at a later date. :roll:

I actually carry this stuff around when I out of town, the tool roll is 4" in diameter and 1 foot wide so it is quite managable. I'll be using a 4" abs pipe to hold the stuff this summer so that the tools can stay with the bike where they belong.


Tool List, GS400EZ, total weight with tool roll approximately 11 pounds,
without chemicals
Only carried on long trips, school is within pushing or walking distance?

Regular Sockets
5/16?
9 mm
10 mm
11 mm (7/16?)
12 mm
13 mm (1/2?)
17 mm
3/8? drive to ?? drive adapter
3" x 1/4" extension

Deep Sockets
10 mm
13 mm
14 mm
15 mm
18 mm

Box End Wrenches
100 mm adjustable
300 mm adjustable, used as hammer when 1? hex shaft to welded to big end
10 mm
11 mm
12 mm
13 mm
14 mm
15 mm
10 in 1 bicycle wrench, 6  15 mm
15/16?

Miscellaneous
Scissors
Needle Nose Vice Grips
Motion Pro chain breaker
Razor Knife
Folding Knife
Bicycle Tire lever for rubbing tube patches
240 mm tire lever
400 mm tire lever
Flashlight
Tire valve tool, industrial size end cut off
Spark plug gap tool
4 used spark plugs
Tube patches, 10
Sand paper, fine and medium
Plastic Vernier Calliper
Linesman Pliers
Side cutters
Brass wire brush
Hex drive screw driver
Screw driver bits
Pens
Pencils
Lighter
?? ratchet
3/8? rathet
Three sided file
Tire pressure gauge
Feeler gauges, modified
Test light
Key chain measuring tape
Handle Bar Hex Key
Fork Tube Hex Key
Rag

Chemicals stored separately:
Hand Cleaner
Grease in film canister
Rubber cement
Blue Loctite
Bearing lock, Loctite
Liquid Solder
Epoxy
Blue RTV
Small WD40
Waterproof Matches
Lighter
Shrink Wrap
Marker
Lip Balm

[Anonymous]

Drift
Small Torque wrench or a known spring
Snap ring pliers
magnet on a stick
bicycle pump

[Anonymous]

Leatherman

AAA Card

Visa Card

:roll:

OK maybe a flashlight some fix-a-flat and some duct tape

[Anonymous]

AAA card? It's a bike, somebody will offer me a ride. Last week a guy pulled up along side me while I was waiting at a light and he offered to put the bike in his truck and drive me wherever I needed to go! 8O I should have taken him up on the offer though, I got tailed by a cop later that night and had to wait for him to leave a parking lot before I could as he was watching me...

The tape is a great idea though, how could I forget that?

Steve

[SqDancerLynn1]

Are you planning to rebuild your bike at the side of the road???????? Just remember It's a Suzuki not a British bike. Unless I am going more than 250 miles from home the tool box stays in the shop

[Anonymous]

Lynn: It's a big list but it packs away quite well and it's all stuff I've owned for a long time. Yep, I can rebuild my bike on the side of the road and I carry the parts to back myself up. The only thing that has stopped me dead in my tracks was a burnt out ignitor and I spent 3 and a half months living in hotels this summer (driving a truck for work but I had room to bring my bike).

This time I'm going to ride it to Panama (as long as I don't have a financial disaster this winter) so I'll be on the road for atleast three months. Maybe I will post my parts list after all, it's quite amusing. Tires, chains, sprockets, cables, levers, and it goes on and on... I've talked to a lot of people who go on long trips in the 3rd world and it's quite common to have a major failure with no chance of help. hehe, the last one I read about was a guy on KTM with a broken cam shaft. When will those KTM riders learn.

Steve

[SqDancerLynn1]

A 3 month tour in 3rd world countries, better explaines your tool selection

[Hotblack]

Yes even the vernier caliper makes sense in that light. I keep a bunch of tools in a pouch on my forks, I'd normally never think of leaving home using 20+ year old machinery without tools, but I haven't needed them yet. I'm sure I will at some point, but I'm used to carrying tools and using them regularly. The GS is quite a machine.

[Anonymous]

Hotblack: Yeah, they are quite the machines. It's amazing how much stuff I broke on my 400 while it got "used" to my riding style. I'd be taking my 1100 on the trip but I know it will fall apart on me during the first 1000 km despite appearing to be in very good shape.

Steve

[Anonymous]

Steve, I usually carry the following items not on your list:

- small assortment of metric bolts, nuts and washers in various sizes
- spare link for drive chain
- roll PVC electrical tape
- a few plastic zip ties of various sizes
- couple of lengths of electrical wire (different gauges) and connectors

Also, did you list fuses, spare bulbs?

BTW, I guess a cell phone is one of the most useful emergency items, although I confess to not carrying one on the motorcycle.

Simon

[Anonymous]

Simon: yep, I've got all of that except the spare wire which is a good idea. I've began to make it a point to buy chains 10 links longer than necessary so that I have a spare piece too. Chains tend to get run over when they fall off.

Oh yeah, how are you doing? You look to be in pretty rough shape by the looks of your avitar. :roll:

Steve

[Anonymous]

Oh yeah, how are you doing? You look to be in pretty rough shape by the looks of your avitar. :roll:

Steve

You should see Hap, John and Brady.......good grief, they're ugly!

Simon

[Gary Lich]

Riding to Panama.... 8O ... I would also bring a small compass, whistle and mirror (camping supply stores usually have a small inexpensive combination device). Also a good swiss army knife might help consolodate your tool list a bit (and you can get one with a cork screw)

[Billy Ricks]

A few yds of stainless safety wire might come in handy.

[Mobetter]

Hi Steve,
I admire you for attempting the trip,
If I was 20 yrs. younger, I'd go with you.
If you don't have an Electrex stator and rectifier
on your 1100, I would suggest a good voltmeter.
I know they take up space, but taking one could help you diagnose
a stator or rectifier problem. A test light won't do the trick.

I don't know your religious background, but I would include
at least a small New Testament and/or some other spiritual
reading. (I'm Catholic, so I would include some holy water
and a crucifix too!)
Spiritual tools can be even more beneficial than physical ones.

Gods Peace and blessings on your journey.

Mo