So What Is In YOur Tool Pouch?
- Thread starter Boomhauer
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It depends upon where I'm going to ride.
"Open Course", where I could be quite a few miles from the truck, means bringing tire tools and a spare tube in a separate pouch.
Otherwise, basic hand tools, duct tape (wrapped around the fork leg, electrical tape (wrapped around the kickstart lever), plumbers strap, ty wraps, hose clamps, bailing wire, a few fasteners, tow strap and a couple of plugs.
"Open Course", where I could be quite a few miles from the truck, means bringing tire tools and a spare tube in a separate pouch.
Otherwise, basic hand tools, duct tape (wrapped around the fork leg, electrical tape (wrapped around the kickstart lever), plumbers strap, ty wraps, hose clamps, bailing wire, a few fasteners, tow strap and a couple of plugs.
Boomhauer
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Okay guys I am an Enduro/Trail Rider. I was just wondering what tools do you have in your tool pouch. I just want to make sure I got the right stuff as I have never carried a tool pouch just an extra spark plug, plug wrench, & a small first aid kit in my old back pack.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Rick
New member
My tool bag consist of a MSR socket set that has a small rachet, a screwdriver w/ phillips tip on one end, and flat tip on the on the other. A small pair of side cutters. A few zip ties. A modified spark plug wrench. spark plug holder, extra plug, a few feet of safety wire. A couple of metric bolts and some Moose putty. Also 20 feet of millitary grade RP550 cord...just in case a tow is needed. I also keep a few links of chain with an extra master links w/ mini press. Thats it for me.
REVERUP
Gold Level Site Supporter
Well Boom it's about time you decided to make sure you could help your self out instead of relying on some one else to save your bacon.
A few things important to me that I carry that aren't on the list and are small but could save your bacon:
1. A small mag light and extra battery. My buddy finished a night enduro with one between his teeth after his lights went out, it could get you back to the truck.
2. a cigarette lighter. fire's good. Heat, smoke signal.
3. a referees whistle, in case I'm hurt and off the trail and out of sight. Another rider with a helmet on will hear the whistle far before your pleas for help.
4. Money, its a lot easier to get someone to give you a lift or help you out if your offering up some dough.
5. Power bar or jerky. Makes being stranded a bit more comfortable.
A few things important to me that I carry that aren't on the list and are small but could save your bacon:
1. A small mag light and extra battery. My buddy finished a night enduro with one between his teeth after his lights went out, it could get you back to the truck.
2. a cigarette lighter. fire's good. Heat, smoke signal.
3. a referees whistle, in case I'm hurt and off the trail and out of sight. Another rider with a helmet on will hear the whistle far before your pleas for help.
4. Money, its a lot easier to get someone to give you a lift or help you out if your offering up some dough.
5. Power bar or jerky. Makes being stranded a bit more comfortable.
All of the items previously listed are excellent - especially in emergency situations unrelated to mechanical repairs.
As far as tools go, here's what's in my tool kit on every ride.
1. Combination open-end / box-end wrenches in 8mm, 10mm, 13mm and 17mm sizes.
2. Small Vise-Grips and small needle nose pliers.
3. Plug wrench and spare plug.
4. screwdriver handle with interchangeable bits (I carry a couple of flat blade bits, a couple of phillips bits, allen head bits matched to the fasteners on the bike and some star head bits, also matched to the bike.
5. 1/4" ratchet handle with extension.
6. 8mm, 10mm and 13mm sockets for above.
7 Adjustable wrench big enough for the axle bolts.
8. Zip-ties, a little bailing wire, some electrical tape, some metal putty in a 35mm film canister and some extra fasteners.
On long rides, add the tire irons and tube (when we go out in a group, one guy carries a front, another a rear, a third carries the tire irons and a fourth
a CO2 tire inflator).
I like the idea of the whistle. Have never needed it, but you never know...
. . . and an old toothbrush for cleaning parts.
As far as tools go, here's what's in my tool kit on every ride.
1. Combination open-end / box-end wrenches in 8mm, 10mm, 13mm and 17mm sizes.
2. Small Vise-Grips and small needle nose pliers.
3. Plug wrench and spare plug.
4. screwdriver handle with interchangeable bits (I carry a couple of flat blade bits, a couple of phillips bits, allen head bits matched to the fasteners on the bike and some star head bits, also matched to the bike.
5. 1/4" ratchet handle with extension.
6. 8mm, 10mm and 13mm sockets for above.
7 Adjustable wrench big enough for the axle bolts.
8. Zip-ties, a little bailing wire, some electrical tape, some metal putty in a 35mm film canister and some extra fasteners.
On long rides, add the tire irons and tube (when we go out in a group, one guy carries a front, another a rear, a third carries the tire irons and a fourth
a CO2 tire inflator).
I like the idea of the whistle. Have never needed it, but you never know...
. . . and an old toothbrush for cleaning parts.
ramcclure200
Gold Level Site Supporter
The way I came up with what tools to pack for enduros, hare scrambles and practice / trail rides is when you do your maintenance on your bike make a list of the tools you use, sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, allen wrenches, wire cutters, spark plug wrench, etc.
Then you start consolidating and shrinking sizes, stubby wrenches, combo screwdriver, ¼” drive ratchet, extension, ¼” to 3/8” adapter, for allen wrenches I use Hex bit sockets,
Mini vise grip with wire cutter, small diagonal cutter for cutting zip ty’s or on the odd occasion if you run across some fence wire and it happens to wrap tightly around your brake pedal and rear hub, you then have a way to remove it. This happened to me years ago on a long practice ride and I was the only one of 6 guys to have any tools.
Then to make sure you have the right tools do your maintenance using your tool pouch only, a bunch of times. It also helps break in you tool pouch so tools come out and back in a lot faster so if you have bike problems on the trail you won’t be fumbling around through your tool pouch losing precious time. Like if you smack a tree and discover your front headlight number plate is dangling you can quickly zip ty that sucker on and keep moving or if something keeps smacking you on the back of you boot you stop to see what’s up and discover your kick stand is hanging on with 1 bolt you can pop out your ratchet and socket (you should already know what size because of your regular maintenance) and either put in spare bolt or remove and zip ty to swing arm or fork then at next gas drop it off or after a crash your bark buster is pointing north you can quickly loosen and adjust to normal position, you get the idea.
Good luck and thanks for carrying tools it truly makes all of are ride more enjoyable.
Then you start consolidating and shrinking sizes, stubby wrenches, combo screwdriver, ¼” drive ratchet, extension, ¼” to 3/8” adapter, for allen wrenches I use Hex bit sockets,
Mini vise grip with wire cutter, small diagonal cutter for cutting zip ty’s or on the odd occasion if you run across some fence wire and it happens to wrap tightly around your brake pedal and rear hub, you then have a way to remove it. This happened to me years ago on a long practice ride and I was the only one of 6 guys to have any tools.
Then to make sure you have the right tools do your maintenance using your tool pouch only, a bunch of times. It also helps break in you tool pouch so tools come out and back in a lot faster so if you have bike problems on the trail you won’t be fumbling around through your tool pouch losing precious time. Like if you smack a tree and discover your front headlight number plate is dangling you can quickly zip ty that sucker on and keep moving or if something keeps smacking you on the back of you boot you stop to see what’s up and discover your kick stand is hanging on with 1 bolt you can pop out your ratchet and socket (you should already know what size because of your regular maintenance) and either put in spare bolt or remove and zip ty to swing arm or fork then at next gas drop it off or after a crash your bark buster is pointing north you can quickly loosen and adjust to normal position, you get the idea.
Good luck and thanks for carrying tools it truly makes all of are ride more enjoyable.
cladoo
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I bought one of these. http://www.genuineinnovations.com/motorprods.aspx?prodid=1056
cladoo
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And I just got one of these when I was in Vegas. I got the M 14 one.
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I carry the following in a Scott bum bag:
8, 10, 12, 13mm open end/ring combo wrenches
Spare clutch lever
Folding 4-10mm allen key set
T-handle 1/4" drive
8, 10, 12, 13mm 1/4" sockets
Plug spanner
Leatherman-type tool
Spare BR9ES (seems to fire easier once you have drowned your bike) plug in holder
Flat, posi and philips screw driver bits with 1/4" driver adapter
Small vise grip with built in wire cutter
Small needle nose pliers
Home made combination front/rear axle "spanner"
Ziptys
Duct tape
Steel putty
Folded up rag around cell phone
275ml Two stroke oil
Small tube of sunscreen
Cash
All I'm still looking for is a small easily dispensable bottle of "Instant Riding Talent" for those relly tricky parts.
Good riding to you all for 2008!!
8, 10, 12, 13mm open end/ring combo wrenches
Spare clutch lever
Folding 4-10mm allen key set
T-handle 1/4" drive
8, 10, 12, 13mm 1/4" sockets
Plug spanner
Leatherman-type tool
Spare BR9ES (seems to fire easier once you have drowned your bike) plug in holder
Flat, posi and philips screw driver bits with 1/4" driver adapter
Small vise grip with built in wire cutter
Small needle nose pliers
Home made combination front/rear axle "spanner"
Ziptys
Duct tape
Steel putty
Folded up rag around cell phone
275ml Two stroke oil
Small tube of sunscreen
Cash
All I'm still looking for is a small easily dispensable bottle of "Instant Riding Talent" for those relly tricky parts.
Good riding to you all for 2008!!
All good stuff...I carry my tools much as mentioned though in an old CIF kicthen oval section cleaner bottle with the top cut off. A clean rag stops the tools from coming out. It helps stop the tools rubbing thru the bag in time.With this I can also wrap duct tape around it which means I can tear off small lengths at will.
If you have cross braced handlebars stuff zip tys in along the foam pad cover...any amount ...you can never have enough. To help all...not so much as a tool but an old tie down strap cut to length and bolted where the seat bolts go to provide a grab handle for muddy extraction.(both hands can grab hold and yank rather than looking for a slippy muddy slot in and around the mudguard .Same applies to the front bolts holding the black plastic mudguard support at the forks....a grab handle here helps pull the moto up steep hills with out turning the forks.
On my last ride out I was the only one carrying tools etc. It really is surprising the amount of riders who don`t carry stuff.
Of course they all asked me if I had duct tape after my buddy came off breaking his helmet peak half off. I off course had and he carried on his way with a peak.
My buddy here rides an HM Honda Enduro (excellent moto...my only choice after Gas Gas)but is somewhat limited by fuel range, Last weekend he ran out about 15mins from the end of a fun ride out. I was able to produce an old bag from a box of wine from my camel back pack. This is far easier to carry than a plastic bottle. Folds up and is easily filled from a fuel line. Another rider had a seat bolt come loose...who did they ask if they had a bolt...yip...of course I had!!!..
..Another time too was a moto stuck in a bog(funny same rider)...I was able to produce a tie down whereupon 3 of us pulled and hauled his moto out. Same rider again one day had no split link. I produced one off of my throttle cable/brake line where it stays clipped over.Paint the circlip with tipex so if you do drop it on the trail its easily spotted.
Strange though...the same dude still rides with no tools....
Also consider zip tying a throttle cable to the existing one as I have. It means 60kms out and you can still get home at more than setting the carb on fast idle!!
I agree also with working for the most part on your moto with the tools from your bag. I set mine on my workbench and go about normal stuff just as said.
On the subject of tippex....put a small dab on most stuff that can come loose. Not as permanent as white paint...stuff like axle nuts sprocket bolts kick start bolt etc. It means when you stop for a chat and whilst doing so you can glance around the moto and notice if anthing is loose....
Keep it coming...
If you have cross braced handlebars stuff zip tys in along the foam pad cover...any amount ...you can never have enough. To help all...not so much as a tool but an old tie down strap cut to length and bolted where the seat bolts go to provide a grab handle for muddy extraction.(both hands can grab hold and yank rather than looking for a slippy muddy slot in and around the mudguard .Same applies to the front bolts holding the black plastic mudguard support at the forks....a grab handle here helps pull the moto up steep hills with out turning the forks.
On my last ride out I was the only one carrying tools etc. It really is surprising the amount of riders who don`t carry stuff.
Of course they all asked me if I had duct tape after my buddy came off breaking his helmet peak half off. I off course had and he carried on his way with a peak.
My buddy here rides an HM Honda Enduro (excellent moto...my only choice after Gas Gas)but is somewhat limited by fuel range, Last weekend he ran out about 15mins from the end of a fun ride out. I was able to produce an old bag from a box of wine from my camel back pack. This is far easier to carry than a plastic bottle. Folds up and is easily filled from a fuel line. Another rider had a seat bolt come loose...who did they ask if they had a bolt...yip...of course I had!!!..
..Another time too was a moto stuck in a bog(funny same rider)...I was able to produce a tie down whereupon 3 of us pulled and hauled his moto out. Same rider again one day had no split link. I produced one off of my throttle cable/brake line where it stays clipped over.Paint the circlip with tipex so if you do drop it on the trail its easily spotted.
Strange though...the same dude still rides with no tools....
Also consider zip tying a throttle cable to the existing one as I have. It means 60kms out and you can still get home at more than setting the carb on fast idle!!
I agree also with working for the most part on your moto with the tools from your bag. I set mine on my workbench and go about normal stuff just as said.
On the subject of tippex....put a small dab on most stuff that can come loose. Not as permanent as white paint...stuff like axle nuts sprocket bolts kick start bolt etc. It means when you stop for a chat and whilst doing so you can glance around the moto and notice if anthing is loose....
Keep it coming...
mountain thumper
New member
technically i keep 2
i have a full compliment of tools in my truck, including power tools and power source (12dcv-110acv) plus all my survival gear/fire fighting stuff(bucket/ax/shovel)
i also ride with a camel back on. in this i keep an emergency 2 way radio, allen whrenches, spark plug socket, gorilla tape, loktite, granola/water/beer phillips and flat screwdriver. emergency shelter/fire blanket, small first aid kit, knife, also have 9v batt(spare for radio) and steel wool= easy firestarter(always have a bic in my pocket anyway) also carry a 9mm if im in cat country. not my preferred method of kicking the bucket...
i have a full compliment of tools in my truck, including power tools and power source (12dcv-110acv) plus all my survival gear/fire fighting stuff(bucket/ax/shovel)
i also ride with a camel back on. in this i keep an emergency 2 way radio, allen whrenches, spark plug socket, gorilla tape, loktite, granola/water/beer phillips and flat screwdriver. emergency shelter/fire blanket, small first aid kit, knife, also have 9v batt(spare for radio) and steel wool= easy firestarter(always have a bic in my pocket anyway) also carry a 9mm if im in cat country. not my preferred method of kicking the bucket...
