Scud Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 What should the knowledgeable V11 owner pack in order to make it home? Of course, the mobile-phone, credit-card, and roadside assistance plan (AAA in the US) offers one type of solution. But how about the fix-it-yourself and ride-it home approach? In addition to the supplied tool kit, I have added: Tire repair kit with rubber plugs, C02 cartridges, etc. (fits in tail section) Some emergency cash A few zip ties and a bit of safety wire Vacuum caps for the throttle-body sync pipes (Docc said those can be damaged by a bad hiccup) I haven’t bothered to look yet, but does fuse box have plenty of spares? If not, maybe somebody has a list of all spares that should be carried. What other supplies or tools have you found essential to carry on the bike?
czakky Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Cheap multimeter is good to carry around. Atleast a 30a fuse.
Zooter Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 From what I've been reading, a spare shift pawl spring, if not tools to get at it roadside. Headlight bulb, tail light, indicators can save your life too, but who carries those?
docc Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Now your gonna make me get out my Spine Raid kit and post it . . .
Zooter Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Now your gonna make me get out my Spine Raid kit and post it . . . great idea.
Scud Posted January 12, 2015 Author Posted January 12, 2015 Good ideas. Fuses and duct tape will get added to my kit bag - I'll pass on the bulbs. Not sure whether Josh or the multi-meter will fit under the seat. But if they do, maybe I could also squeeze in a spare Scura flywheel. Re the nefarious Pawl spring: As I understand it, this failure gives some warning; it is not a surprise-failure, nor is it the type of repair one could easily do at roadside. I like the idea of seeing Docc's Spine-Raid kit. Always good to learn what people with more saddle-time carry. That's how I learned what to carry on my dirt bike, including Quick Steel (which I have needed). Haven't had to spend the night in the woods yet - but could have without the right kit.
rossi46 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 leatherman/swiss army type multi tool, hip flask...just in case 1
Scud Posted January 12, 2015 Author Posted January 12, 2015 hip flask...just in case Also: tire pressure gauge
Cabernet Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 From what I've been reading, a spare shift pawl spring, if not tools to get at it roadside. Headlight bulb, tail light, indicators can save your life too, but who carries those? You only need the spring. Any worth while break down service will have the tools. Some silicon gasket goo might be a good plan too.
stewgnu Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 I wired in a usb point so I can put a charge on my phone if needed (8 quid off ebay). These fancy modern phones are ace- ultimate back-up. Don't smoke any more but something tells me that if I did have an un-fixable break down, I'd want one. 1
stewgnu Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 And +1 on the cable ties, duct tape, relays and fuses! 1
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