Possibly done before,what do you carry for tools??

[stetracer]

I don't carry a tool kit because my bikes don't break down I have a co2 bottle where the tool kit goes

[bccap]

Just the essentials......

[gearhead13]

I have the factory tool kit on mine along with a spare relay for my coil relay. If I get a flat I would just find a gas station and get a can of fix a flat. Done it before works fine. I had a car with several tires filled with it and drove it for years

[Steel Toed Tank]

I carried a decent set of tools in my fork bag.
wrenches, hex keys, mechanics wire, rtv, automitive goop, zip ties, fuses and connectors, vice grips, couple kinds of tape, tire repair kit, tiny little air pump and usually a multi meter. A few other odds and ends too because I'm often a few hundred kilometers from civilization or help of some kind.

Lucky for me though I haven't broken down yet.

[mrbill5491]

I have the factory tool kit on mine along with a spare relay for my coil relay. If I get a flat I would just find a gas station and get a can of fix a flat. Done it before works fine. I had a car with several tires filled with it and drove it for years

Since I found this, leaves me more room in my tool bag, don't have to carry any tire plugs etc now. http://www.ride-on.com/tire-sealant-2.html

[boingk]

Its good stuff that tyre sealant slime, I run it in all my bikes. Sure saves your day!

On the road I carry basic screwdrivers and wrenches plus fuses, wire, clipties, rubber bands and duct tape. Generally a sparkplug tool and spare plug too.

If it is a longer trip I add a litre of oil to that mix as well as a small handpump/CO2 inflator combo and spare battery.

On the occasion that I am picking up a bike to ride home without seeing it first I take my general kit plus the following:

1: Fresh fluids (4 litres 10W-40 Diesel oil, Dot 4 brake fluid, 75W-90 gear oil)
2: Fresh filters (oil and air)
3: Emergency battery (12.6v 2.2Ah Lithium Polymer)
4: 1/2" and 1/4" driver sets (6mm through 21mm plus extensions)
5: Assorted screwdrivers
6: Spark plugs
7: Fuses
8: Spare wire + heatshrink
9: Rags & degreaser.
10: Adjustable wrench

Anything there will get you out of most roadside trouble, and if its so bad that you need to strip the thing down to its core to get at it... then chances are you need a workshop and a spare part or two, anyway! I'm quite fond of servicing my newly acquired bikes before I ride them home so they have the best chance of getting us both there on time.

On one occasion I blew a reg/rec in my VTR and had to rely on a battery pack made from two 6v lantern batteries to power my ignition until I got home. Remember to unplug the headlamp on your bike if it cannot be turned off, though, or you'll only get another few miles.

Cheers - boingk