I recently heard a good tip: perform your maintenance with your tool kit and that way you can see if there are any inadequacies in your tool and you can optimize and improve your tools if needed.

Called out! Funny enough... on that trip to barber I made Dillon carry all my tools on the Ducati LOL

first thing you should of told these guys running chains was " extra masterlink". I sold a sportster to a good friend years ago and told him to buy a spare masterlink. I even asked him a few times did you buy a masterlink? So we are out riding in the country and it's getting ready to storm. Lightening, thunder, wind, the whole thing. We are lost just maybe 3 miles from where we were going and I see this black snake dragging behind his bike (his chain). We pull over I said "no problem get out your masterlink". He looks down at the ground and says "I forgot". I said "I have one but its $20". He sez "oh man comeon". I gave him mine (no charge) and Monday he bought 2 masterlinks and I got one :-)

Good call. Flea Markets are also a good spot to find cheap wrenches and the like.

I have and six pack of skunk beer in my bag and a big joint. This don't fix my bike it fixes me . Like they say take care of your self first.

That's my exact around town bag. Out of town I carry extra coil , bailing white, chain & master link, plugs , points, condenser, harley fuses, whiskey and a Bible. Pray your stater doesnt die. If you don't know what the Bible and whiskey are for , you will if you ride enough. New Braunfels Bob out.

And a small pair of vice grips if ya loose your shifter ... LOL . Always good to see your stuff . ride safe Brother of the Road ...

Relatively new rider always looking for good ideas to make that road trip a little better. Thanks a million!

Top of the list of bits and bobs I carry in my tool roll on my front forks are a spark plug box spanner, and a pair of new spark plugs! Where were yours, ST?....😲...😲...! Some spare light bulbs are also very welcome when it gets dark, or the Officer-Of-The-Law asks you why your rear lights/stop lights, etc, are not working. A drop of Jack Danials poured into the empty petrol tank may sometimes get you going again!....😏...😏...or at least keep you happy!! Take care, all!...😄...😄...!

Your video production just gets better and better.

I run cast wheels and tubeless tires. I carry the tools to plug tires and a way to air them up. Has saved me a few times.

Always love what you are sharing. I have a 2012 ultra but I still carry tools just in case my highway pegs get loose or a cable breaks. Or a shifter gets loose, which has happened to me once. And I do carry oil. But much more than those simple things it’s a ride on the trailer to the shop if I’m out on the road. Have a blessed day brother.

Zip Ties the modern version of baling wire.

Rollin through some of your older videos tramp and this is another gem! Myself personally, I carry a tool hat Haha. Everything is kept in a large stocking hat to help muffle the sound/vibrations and to keep my ears warm while I'm broke down. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge!

I started with a Harley specific tool kit, and then added the other bits and pieces I felt I needed. Never leave home without 'em haha! 👍

I recently bought a mini air pump special for motorcycles that plugs into your pig tail used to trickle charge the battery and of course a tire repair kit. But your right, everyone should carry tools that are specific to their motorcycle, and of course I have a tool set specific for the local rides or the longer haul rides. I also added a USB port to charge my cellphone or plug a GPS or other devices into and it looks factory stock on my 93 Lowrider.

What’s up, like your vids. They bring back my early days of riding, I bought my first Harley back in ‘75. A XLCH 1975, I was young and changed it up right away, had to personalize it lol I moved up to shovels and now got a twin cam 103, but I really like them old iron heads. Back when I first started out if you couldn’t work them you didn’t ride. One thing to add to your tool kit is plugs and points, that cam follower on them points wares, I had a brake down on my sporty, the follower broke off on a long road trip. I carried a extra point set and was rolling real quick . Hey we’re almost neighbors, I live in Pensacola, maybe sometime we’ll cross paths… Ride safe

I ran points in my 77 super glide and 79 sportster. Had spares and a extra points plate. Ended up bolting that plate into two different evo’s to get them home. Had a wire long enough with two alligator clips to jump power to the hot side of the coil. Always had my two 7/16 wrenches, one ground thin for valve adjustments... had two triumphs as well and you took them for adventures every time, not rides.

Great vid. Wish I was handy. Best thing I carry is cell phone to call mechanic

Yea, with that in mind, is why I deside do to put taller bars on my bike myself, caz the more you work on your ride, the better chance you have to to fix it when it breaks. But the newer the bike, the more of a pain it will be to fix.

Hey saddletramp I have done that before and worse I had a buddy helping me clean my scooter one day and the next time I rode it I ran out of gas He had cleaned my petcock and left it on RES But I carry a tool bag myself Ride a 1999 Softail love this Scooter anyway Keep it between the mustard and mayo and rubber down Peace Brother

Great advice on pawn shop tools, the local thrift store can sometimes be a great resource as well. I’ve realized over the years that you can usually do around 70% of the work on most bikes with a couple screw drivers, a couple different Allen wrenches, and two or three different size wrenches. Of course as you said, each set up will vary depending on the bike and the rider.

I'm not a mechanic, but I carry in all my vehicals, car, truck and motorcycle a tool kit, just in case I need it.

your outcome in life doesnt depend on your income-it depends on how you overcome...

Just now getting to this one, rode an old 79XLH chopper. I pretty much carried the same along with some extra parts (spark plugs, master link, black tape, and a hand full of bolts and nuts (common to bike) Love this idea of posting your tool bag. Ran into several people who did not have a clue or had a lot of stuff they would never use.

When at home working on your bike always work out of your tool roll and it will teach you what you need.

Awesome, Your skills as a video editor and your ideas for videos just gets better and better. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Im one of those guys that always carries a tool bag. Ive been on the side of the road to many times. I loved the spare cotter key. Im sure that I cant begin to imagine what goes into making a video like this. Great job. Im a fan. God bless and keep you safe until that day.

Electrical tape, zip ties, coat hanger, hose clamps, multi-bit screwdriver, vice grips. Plug kit, DC powered air compressor and tire plug kit (replaced yearly), multi tool allen pack, 2 new spark plugs, plug wrench.

Star bits, allens, duct tape, hose clamps, drivers, wrenches, sockets, zip ties, bungee cord etc should be carried by every rider. I even carry an extra headlight bulb and 1 extra turn signal bulb. I know alot of ppl that dont carry tools and they usually rely on ppl that their with to have the tools. But if their riding on their own, they are screwed. Even the new m8s should have tools carried with them. Good video man 👊😎👊 Edit: I have yet to get a tire repair kit or that shit you put in for a flat. I dont have spokes so it will work. It will just make the wheel messy inside but hey, it gets you to where your going.

We were on a bike trip years ago and one of the riders had an old British bike. Somewhere on the road the cam cover came off and started blowing oil out. Never found the cover but he improvised with some aluminum foil to fill the hole. His ride only got worse after that so be prepared for anything when on the road.

Great composition on this one. This reminded me I need to get a tool set together for my Dyna

Mite want to add a test light and electrical tape. And a short piece of fuel line.

Great info, I throw in small vice grips & tape too.

What a creative video like the way you did this one. I carry zip ties with basic tools. When I had a chain I carried the same to adjust the chain and did do it at least 3 times at the side of the road.

Simple but good. I always carry a tool roll myself. Awsome video👍

Great info drummer! I pack tools on both scooters, never know! Heck even hair ties work on things like shiftin linkage! Thanks for another vid brother. Blessings your way 🧷✌️

Tire patch kit and a set of tire irons. I carried a half link repair kit for the chain. CO2 cylinders to press up the tires.

A pawn shop a good place to look for extra tools. light tester, electrical tape, extra fuses and bulbs and a small flashlight would be good to add a great video thanks for sharing

Same as you plus spare set of plugs, fuses and relays ..oh and gaffa tape. 👍❤️👊

Well everything you said is absolutely accurate. Since I'm the guy that constantly bumming the wrench I forgot from a buddy of mine I really hope people don't start realizing they only need to bring stuff before their bikes, they should also be bringing stuff for my bike.

It was worth the wait. After damnear 30 years as an Owner Operator (Trucking), that was the first concern I had when I bought my 88 t.c. At first I had too much in the saddlebags but in time I pretty much have what you have plus some fuses...lol. Keep 'em coming Amigo!

I carry a pocket size chain breaker and a master link. Don't leave home without them.

Always try to put pressure against the solid side of the adjustable wrench not the adjustable side

Not on my bike, but when I used to haul FEMA mobile homes to California, I carried spare, alt,starter, turbo, soldering kit in case a rock popped a small hole in my radiator, J B weld ,even had a generator, sometimes I'd hook it up to the mobile home I was hauling. But always had a place to sleep hauling houses. On my bike, I carry enough tools to make it home, be carefull , good video.

This one came back around in my "recommended" list.....good to see it's still a good watch

At one time I used to carry so many tools, then I started to condense it down to stuff that was more versatile. (no need to carry the extra weight) BTW - great advice about piecing a kit together from pawnshops. 👍

Hey bud, I carry the same on my 79 xl, plus spare plugs, plug wrench, bailing wire, couple of small hose clamps, mini chain brake, master link (on my key chain), pointy test light, and electrical tape. Also on a older bike - points file, feeler gauge set. If I'm going on a long trip I also carry a tire repair kit, and small air pump (in my saddle bag) Thanks for putting this video out. Later

Riding with Johnny Cash nice. I also carry duct tape. But I wrap it around a pen so I don’t have to carry the whole role. Plus now you have a pen if I need to write anything down. I also carry a bandana or wash rag to put under the area I’m working to catch dropped bolts, nuts etc. real handy if your working on the side of the road.

Thanks for the vid was wondering what all i should carry for my 68 when it gets finished

Great video, of course no one wants to break down on a road trip... Stay safe and Ride On...💯

6$ torxsbit like that multi Allen key. Got that Allen key multi size as well. Love em, my favorite one in my bag.

I always carry tools. Good video!

This was very helpful, i road from the Bronx to Wendell, NC on a 2003 Honda Shadow Spirit 750, 15 hours and 763 miles and was concerned about my tools and what do I do if something happens to my bike on the way. Thanks cause I currently have no tools but this helped me figure out what I need to invest in.

Great video, pawnshops are my favorite place to shop.

Since I also ride British, that’s my everyday carry. That and a set of Whitworth sockets! Should also mention for the long-haul times a tire repair kit is a good one to add.

6 to 10 feet of parachute cord is handy to carry with you. One time i put new wires on my bike and they kept coming off the coil, and I used the cord to tie them snug to the coil until I got some zip ties to snug up around the boots so they stayed on the coil.

What an intro! Like a 70s tv show aka starsky and hutch ! Awesome video Tramp!!!! Well done and a nice challenge ! I may have to give it a shot 🤘🏽. Hmmmm. Something to think about. Great job! Fun watch 😎

Good way to figure out tools needed in roadside kit is to do service & adjustments attempting to use only tools in bag while at home garage/shop/shed,etc..... test run using only your kit = do all work from bag a few times & see if you have all tools or improvised tools required for tasks...Reach for something from main tool box = add it or same tool of a budget brand to road tool bag...I STILL carry too much with me but that was one way I trimmed down my roadside repair tool kit...I also carry spare bulbs & fuses...highly recommended & they don't take up much space...BTW...Really enjoyed a few vids back working on the '76 ironhead XL model...

Shade tree is the best man! Great content from him and you! Looking forward to more content as always!! Keep the rubber side down and ride safe!

Darn, time for me to go through my tool bag. I have 4 or 5 open end wrenches, zip ties, a few choice Allen wrenches., and multi bit screwdriver and yeah a small ratchet set. Stay safe brother. 😎

hehe, gas was off. A pawnshop can be a great place to find tools. Cool video Saddle Tramp!

I carry a little tote bag of wrenches in my saddle bags, the important ones are a spark plug wrench and extra plugs along with a can of flat proof. So far I a have given away 2 cans of flat proof to guys stranded with a flat.

Great suggestion with a crescent wrench and the swiss-army Allen wrenches 👍

Always good to carry but better to know what to carry and what not.

Always nice to have a roll of duct tape, had to duct tape a light on temporary , also a bungee cord, used to hold shifter on ! Lol

Cool video by the way, like all those tricky shots while the bike is moving

Good stuff brother 💯, I always carry tools on every bike, you never know what might come up with an old bike or even a new one, ride safe dude 💯✌️😎

You are really great at getting good footage and editing for awesome videos.

Great video!! That road looks like the one that goes towards Buzzard Roost~

Just got my bike 1999 Dyna Wide Glide it has 16000 miles on it so I'm not really sure what I should be carrying right now! I really enjoyed the video. I'm still familiarizing myself with my ride.

I haven't seen any pawn shops selling wrenches for 20 cents. Most of them in my area charge almost as much as new ones cost. But on another note, a roll of electrical tape and a couple feet of baling wire are good additions too.

Puncture repair kit to plug tubeless tyres, few odd n sods spanners and Allen keys , and a recovery card, oil I can get from a gas station,,

I couldn’t get my bike to start I checked everything and all of a sudden just like u I seen it the gas was turned off lol crazies thing they won’t run without it stay safe

Enjoy the video on what to carry for tools. Probably should carry tools but I never have but then again I’d only go about 300 miles round-trip from home. I ride a 1200 sportster had it for 18 years now never had a problem on the road yet. I guess being a mechanic all my life I would never have the right tool to fix it so I just don’t bother caring anything. I just make sure my vehicles are top-notch when I go out for a ride.

I second the Shadetree idea. What you gonna take you old pirate? Looking forward to that series. Thanks Saddle Tramp.

Great video, man! Only thing I'd add to my kit would be Torx bits. Seems like everything on modern Harleys has been changed from Allen to Torx. (Good call on the zip ties, btw - they're worth their weight in gold when you need 'em.)

Nice video Sir. I always throw a tool in Moto tool bag if I used it to fix something on the scooter that wasn't in the bag already. Just good ol' common sense. Cheerz!

I carry the torx blade and the allen blade fold togethers with the chrome carrier. Guys need to buy these for their harleys. Youve got yourself together on the tools you carry. Its a religion to me to also carry an extra pair of spark plugs and a ratchet and plug socket. Also carry a sharp small pocket knife to splice wires if necessary. Also, for road repairs your better off with open end wrenches rather than box end (trust me on that)

l always carry a tool roll.. my old 84 softail use to sake bits off all the time my gear lever fell off on 1 trip in the middle of the road so had to pull over dodge the car's to retrieve it l also do some big ride's from Queensland down to Victoria & back bout 5 thousand mile round trip l never leave home with out me tools

Sparkplugs and key 😎

Hey man, great video. Loved the intro to it, very cool brother! Keep on rollin mate! 🇬🇧🇺🇸

Ha, well done. I have a 93 FLHS and I shut the gas off every time I stop. Keeps that ethanol out of me carb. I forget to turn it back on often. I know you were kidding but it hit home. Peace Brother, stay safe.

When I was riding I kept a extra master link on one of my spokes and a extra key on my boot lace.

you're the man Saddle Tramp

Shiney side up brutha. Great vid

Great videos keep em coming 👍✌️🙏

I built mine, too. I NEVER leave home without my tool roll. The one time I did, I discovered just how heavy she is when I pushed her about a mile home. Interestingly I discovered that when pushing a bike EVERY direction is up hill.

Spare set of plugs,wire, tire plug kit, just to name a few extras. Nice looking Sporty.

I carry a couple spare bulbs too

Always awesome videos

You hit that on the head. I carry pretty much every thing you got and a little more I have more problems.

Same just add plugs and wrench an a old glock g27 for back up

I must put together a tool bag for my 87 Magna. Good video and suggestions man! I really want to attach a reserve 5 litre fuel can too at some point as that's the biggest issue with the Magna :)

Great video 👍

I never leave home with out a tool wrap ,riding the old brits you have to, hardly ever used them but was there if I needed them.

I like how you set the scene brother

For less weight; Take pencils or wrap your small wrenches with wire, duct, electrical & teflon tapes. Why carry full rolls? On long rides, a multi-tool in a belt pouch like Leatherman or any Swiss style that has your needs met. A dollar store bottle of nail polish or if you're a RUB, Threadlock. 550 password weighs nothing, can be wrapped around much, even handlebars if you're having to camp. A foil survival bag, and you can find a pocket-fitting raincoat for a buck at WallyWorld.

Mine is not a Harley but a 1979 original survivor cm 400 with buckhorn bars and I love those type bars and my bike

Thank you!

Great show,,,,thanks bunch