What tools do you take on a road trip?

[Cruiseman]

Here are some things I keep on my Goldwing whenever I am on a road trip:

Stubby Phillips screwdriver
Stubby flathead screwdriver
Sticky rope for tire repair
Tire repair reamer
Extra fuses
Small 1/8" drive ratchet handle
8mm, 10mm, 12mm sockets
5mm, 6mm Allen/Hex sockets
8mm, 10mm, 12mm open-end wrench
Small crescent wrench
Leatherman tool
Silicone tape

If I am pulling my trailer, I also carry:

1 qt oil
Oil filter
Small rechargeable drill and bits
Small container of grease

[vneal]

pretty much what cruiseman carries plus a small pocket air compressor

[sorcerer]

A Stop&Go mushroom plug kit. Slim air pump. This is on the bike all the time. On vacation/ trips I carry a torque wrench large enough to remove and torque the rear wheel. Then the needed sockets and Allen wrench’s to R&R front wheel along with a cheat sheet of needed torque values . As always a credit card for a roll back.

[betthe]

Here are some things I keep on my Goldwing whenever I am on a road trip:

Stubby Phillips screwdriver
Stubby flathead screwdriver
Sticky rope for tire repair
Tire repair reamer
Extra fuses
Small 1/8" drive ratchet handle
8mm, 10mm, 12mm sockets
5mm, 6mm Allen/Hex sockets
8mm, 10mm, 12mm open-end wrench
Small crescent wrench
Leatherman tool
Silicone tape

If I am pulling my trailer, I also carry:

1 qt oil
Oil filter
Small rechargeable drill and bits
Small container of grease

I would like to add to your list,
NEW (each year) glue for your sticky rope

[Hondaron]

Since there is so much electronics on the bike...I would add a small multi meter/continuity checker, a jumper wire with alligator clips, and due the black hole(s) in and around the fairing, a telescoping magnet...and correct me if I'm wrong but I believe you mean a 1/4" drive ratchet...not a 1/8" drive (never seen a 1/8" drive) and a extension for the ratchet...surgical gloves to keep the hands clean or a small pack of pre-conditioned hand cleaning wipes.

[harvey]

I also carry a small can of WD40, a small roll of duct tape, a tube of Krazy Glue(same as super glue) and some zip ties. I carry a set of jumper cables for bike use, but do not hook to a car. Have jump started several bikes from my Wing with them.

[kwthom]

C'mon - these are tried-and-true Goldwings here!!

Nobody with only a credit card (or two) and a functioning cell phone??

[biglefti]

Enough to do a complete tear down and rebuild, plus the service manual. Of course when my 2018 arrives that will change to nothing!

[Pooch]

pretty much what cruiseman carries plus a small pocket air compressor

Yep, plus sticky rope plugs, wd-40, 1x2 about 7 inches long to get front wheel up, multimeter, extra headlight bulbs, small hacksaw,tire irons, and a good credit card.

[philipintexas]

My biggest concerns are tire problems, that's all I've had to address. So, an 18" breaker bar (For rear lug-nuts) and sockets for removing front & rear wheels. Tire repair kit and small compressor.

[kwthom]

Thanks for the reminder. The pump itself is fine; after 8 or 9 years, the air line is starting to stay in a permanently kinked condition. I may have to see where I'd be able to source one to replace it.

[sumncguy]

Dump the compressor fellas. One of the riding buddies had a flat on his Busa. We fixed the tire, I pull out my compressor ... the compressor failed. A slime .. dead... used twice. Other riding buddy had a CO2 inflator. Took about 4 canisters to completely fill the busas tire. Moral of the story .. the CO2 inflater wont fail.

[clayusmcret]

Dump the compressor fellas. One of the riding buddies had a flat on his Busa. We fixed the tire, I pull out my compressor ... the compressor failed. A slime .. dead... used twice. Other riding buddy had a CO2 inflator. Took about 4 canisters to completely fill the busas tire. Moral of the story .. the CO2 inflater wont fail.

I've had a MotoPumps MiniPro Deluxe for ~4 years; nothing but reliable. However, I've also had two of the cheap Chinese ones they sell at Harbor Freight fail the 2nd time I used them. You'll get what you pay for on portable auto pumps.

[cihilb]

One more thing that I carry is one of the Lithium battery jumper packs. No more jumper cables. i actually started a dead Dodge Durango with it while at a campground. And you can charge your cell phone with it.

[JGDJR]

This is about all I carry...plus a small Air Compressor...

[jmohme]

Breaker bar and deep 19mm socket for tire changes.
¼ inch drive set.
Small set of metric combination wrenches
Multimeter
Tire plug kit.
Coiled air hose with tire chuck/gauge long enough to reach from my Tailwinds compressor outlet to the front of the bike.

Thats about it other than a cell phone and credit card.

[Cruiseman]

This is about all I carry...plus a small Air Compressor...

I like that roll-up bag. Is that Snap-On?

[JGDJR]

The tool roll was sold by Aerostich...and it is very well made...However I don't see it offered now...They did have a large selection but, now it seems they want to sell pre filled kits...which I really don't like.

http://www.aerostich.com/catalogsear...0&q=tool+rolls

John

[Taddpole]

The tool roll was sold by Aerostich...and it is very well made...However I don't see it offered now...They did have a large selection but, now it seems they want to sell pre filled kits...which I really don't like.

http://www.aerostich.com/catalogsear...0&q=tool+rolls

John

This one comes without tools, but (IMHO) it's pretty pricing for just a roll-up bag... Left your mouse point rest on the thumbnail of the open kit. You should get a little pop-up that mentions "tools not included".

http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-tool-roll.html

[Gizmo]

20 years and 300,000 miles ago, I filled a bag with tools when I started riding Gold Wings. It hasn’t been opened since so I’m not quite sure what is in there.

[kwthom]

$6 canvas bag from Harbor Freight. Bubble gum, Band-Aids, Scotch Tape.

What more d'ya need??