Templar tool kit?

[Fast_Freddy]

Hey guys and gals, where and what tools are you carrying on your Templars? I need to put together a tool kit and would prefer to store it on the bike instead of a backpack. Below are some tools that I know I want. What else do you suggest? Also, any thoughts on running tire slime as a preventative? (no planned hwy use) TIA

tire irons
tube patch kit
adjustable wrenchs (lg & sm)
Templar specific allen wrenches
#2 philips screwdriver
spark plug wrench
spark plug
spare fuse

[JerryHawk250]

This is what most of the Hawk owners use.
https://www.amazon.com/Porotmotor-Mo...4-catcorr&th=1

[Fast_Freddy]

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

This is what most of the Hawk owners use.
https://www.amazon.com/Porotmotor-Mo...4-catcorr&th=1

Link no bueno.

[Megadan]

Yeah, the burrito tube works good to store most of that stuff. A small tail or tank bag as well, depending on your preferences.

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by Fast_Freddy

Link no bueno.

Works for me. Sometimes you have to hold the Ctrl key when hitting the link.

[Fast_Freddy]

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Works for me. Sometimes you have to hold the Ctrl key when hitting the link.

It works for me now, must've been a temporary Amazon or www issue. The new tab just kept trying to load but never did. That tube is exactly what I was looking for. Now all I need is a place to mount it. If I can't find a good spot I may look into a tank bag like Megadan suggested.

[TominMO]

While you're at it you could upgrade the wrenches. I use Gear Wrench combination wrenches, So I have a ratcheting box wrench on one end and the same size open on the other. I also carry the appropriate smaller sockets and a small ratchet, and a tire pressure gauge. First I try out what I want to bring to see if it will work for me; i.e. do I need extensions, a U-joint, adaptors?

[Fast_Freddy]

Good advice. You're right about needing some real wrenches and a small socket wrench with at least a short extension and 8 & 10mm sockets. Adjustable wrenches aren't enough. I'll have to check and see what size wenches I need. I also forgot the obligatory pliers and/or vice grips.

Is it worth carrying a little bicycle air pump? I've never tried to air up motorcycle tires with one but that is the largest air pump I'd carry daily.

[TominMO]

Originally Posted by Fast_Freddy

Good advice. You're right about needing some real wrenches and a small socket wrench with at least a short extension and 8 & 10mm sockets. Adjustable wrenches aren't enough. I'll have to check and see what size wrenches I need. I also forgot the obligatory pliers and/or vice grips.

Is it worth carrying a little bicycle air pump? I've never tried to air up motorcycle tires with one but that is the largest air pump I'd carry daily.

I like the Harbor Freight colored sockets, so you can instantly tell them by color. I bought both the short and long metric sets for 1/4" drive. https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-...ece-67875.html

If I'm using one of those burrito tubes to carry things, all the small parts go into a sandwich bag. Sockets, spare chain master link, etc.

A small bicycle air pump, i.e. the kind you actually clip to the bicycle, is gonna take forever to pressurize a motorcycle tire. But if you need it, you need it. I'd go with a long Zefal like this one, rather than trust a Chinese one in a critical situation. I like that it has a hose, so it is easier to use. The shorter the pump, the more strokes it will take to get the job done, obviously.
https://www.amazon.com/Zefal-800-Sch...-42&th=1&psc=1

Actually I see no need to carry a bicycle pump at all, except for long trips/adventure riding. Just buy a much larger bicycle pump and air the tires up as needed at home. I'd recommend a high volume one like this yellow one in the 650 cm3 volume.
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/A...fuge08-20?th=1