What Tools To Pack For a Motorcycle Road Trip | The Shop Manual
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Planning a big road trip or an off-road adventure on your motorcycle? Then you better pack some tools and equipment to maintain and repair your bike during your travels. In this video, Ari outlines a comprehensive kit designed to tackle the most common issues encountered while traveling on two wheels.
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⅜-drive T-Handle rvz.la/3sPtOnb
8, 10, 12, 14, and 17mm ⅜-drive sockets, 8mm hex ⅜-drive socket
10, 12, 14, and 17mm Combination Wrenches rvz.la/3LygpXa
8-inch Adjustable Wrench
Spark Plug Socket rvz.la/3G8SGf5
3, 4, 5, and 6mm Hex Wrenches rvz.la/3lNd7VP
T20, 25, 27, 30, and T40 Torx Wrenches rvz.la/3PK6ukO
Combination Screwdriver rvz.la/3LygpXa
Front Axle Combo Tool rvz.la/3sK2jLF
Combination Tire Spoons rvz.la/3lsnTjW
Tube Patch Kit w/Glue, Valve Core Tool, and Razor Blade rvz.la/3G6C9bz
Rope Tire Plugs, Reamer, and Installer rvz.la/3sPud9b
12V Air Compressor rvz.la/3lrRhH1
Tire Gauge rvz.la/3MEKuFV
Inner Tube rvz.la/3PyQlOY
6” Vice Grips
Vampliers Pliers rvz.la/3Nixups
Electrical Kit with Fuses, shrink wrap, lengths of wire, wire nuts
Flashlight rvz.la/3a2IGrO
Lithium Jumper Pack rvz.la/3luCV8N
GPS Rescue Device rvz.la/3sPQcwN
Permanent Marker
Rags
WD-40
Chain Lube rvz.la/38385B0
Silicone Lube
JB Kwik Weld
JB SteelStik
RTV sealant
6 foot siphon hose
Tow strap rvz.la/3wvEB8i
Paracord
Nitrile Gloves
Lighter
Zip ties galore
Safety wire rvz.la/3Nv0vhx
Electrical and duct tape
Spare hardware and spare change rvz.la/3G5p02y
Knife kershaw.kaiusa.com/shuffle-di...
Hacksaw Blade
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Make sure to throw in a small headlamp with extra batteries. Being able to work on your bike in the dark hands free is very helpful.
Some of the headlamps have flashing and/or color options. These could be useful warning or beacon lamps for emergencies.
This is definitely a must
I keep one in my truck :)
I can’t help but feel it would be a lot less trouble just to bring Ari along on the adventure.
Have your riding buddies carry all the stuff, kitchen sink etc... 😁
Seems to be what Zack’s game plan is
Can you do a video of how to pack Ari in a saddle bag?
Odd comment, not certain what your comment is alluding too. Pretty certain YOU have no idea who I am or what I do or don’t do on trips, especially since I normally ride alone.
@@thomaselliott573 that comes across as pretty rude...you ever ride with this guy to know him, or who he's "like?" sounds like kaybee has a sense of humor, which I'll take on a roadtrip any day.
About the right attitude: In 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance', Robert Pirsig says to always take off your jacket when you have to do roadside repairs. Getting too hot - and you quickly will - adds a lot of frustration. I love that tip!
I need to dig out that book and re read it
One of the greatest books ever written, in my opinion; and I don’t even own a motorcycle.
I'm currently re-reading Robert's Zen book almost 50 years later. For me, the key is reading it a bit at a time, and when you're not sleepy. It's a gem for motorcycle riders, but it's really for anyone to enjoy!
A couple steel zip ties are good to bring along, in case you need to secure something exhaust related.
Truth
That and a radiator clamp. The clamp can be used to clamp, to be used in a chain of parts and contraptions to get smaller thereby tightening things and you can use the holes the worm gear rides on as a sander like a cheese grater. I throw a few around a round piece of frame or tubing and they can just ride there until needed.
You can take a few common wrenches and screwdrivers, wrap them in a blue shop rag and hold the entire thing together with a radiator clamp around each end. Then you can use a coin to open them and you have a nice little tool roll and a rag to wipe something up with.
@@mraycgz Great tip! On cycling trips I secure extra spokes directly to the frame. This is a similar idea.
He did mention safety wire, which would do the same trick, but yeah metal zip ties are pretty sweet.
@@moliver000 can confirm, my rangers exhaust has been held on by 18g stainless steel wire since i bought it a few years ago. Finally snapped recently, re wired it but am currently looking for new hangars and gotta redo some upper mounts.
Its been a permanent temporary repair long enough, time to do it right lol.
Having seen a mate lose his keys way down a joint in the concrete slab floor of a toll booth forecourt, I now carry a magnet on a string 🙄
Great video Ari! I'm 63 and a new rider, this month. Thinking of doing a solo ride to Mount Rushmore and although I'll never be too far from help, I want to be ready to do any repair myself anyway.
Excellent! You probably don't need a kit this comprehensive if you'll be near town. You might be better off with our "Motorcyclist's EDC" kit that we outlined a few episodes back.
Honestly, if that's the plan, a flat tire kit and the AAA card is probably all you'll need.
I am also 63, and am still riding long distance. I am still riding mt 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750, which now has 119K miles on it, all mine. It does at least have tubeless tires, but is a VERY complicated bike. There are a LOT of things on it that simply cannot be repaired beside the road. Fortunately during the past 20 years, I have only had 2 of those things fail. I am looking for a replacement for this bike, but it will not be new. I simply will not own a bike with EFI or ABS. I want a real motorcycle, not a computer on wheels. I am seriously considering a 2004-2006 carbureted Harley Sportster 1200. There are a lot of them out there with low miles, and the EVO Sportster engine is virtually bulletproof.
The extra thing to take with that I would have offered at the end: a buddy.
I did a trip from here in England, through Europe then on to Russia including St Petersburg, Volgograd and Moscow in 2019. I rode just over 6000 miles and I took a bunch of tools and stuff with me.
I only used 1 tool the entire trip. A pair of vice grips to straighten my brake pedal when I dropped the bike on a loose surface. I'll still carry a bunch of tools for future trips though.
That sounds like so much fun. It would also be fun to keep going though. Maybe Ekaterinburg or Krasnoyarsk.
Carrying tools is like carrying a condom: better to have and not need, rather than need and not have.
How long were you riding for? And how did you get back?
Nice. I would like to know how long was the whole trip and which motorcycle did you use :)
The first person to say "Better safe than sorry" definitely had it right.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, The Shop Manual is a great source of information you didn't know you needed. Please keep making these videos for those who might be fooled into thinking they know everything they need to know.
Thanks Adam, we'll keep makin' 'em if you keep watching! Any topics you'd like to see us cover?
@@AriH211 maybe a companion video to this one that shows why the toolkit that came with your bike isn't all you need? Or how to test wear items to know if there's still lots of life in them or they're about to start going? (Battery, brake fluid, pads, etc)
Man, I’m desperately unprepared. I usually only pack my phone, wallet and a significant load of positive attitude that I’ll be just fine without any of this stuff…
Usually me too but I'm getting older smarter. And I hate not having tools to fix what I need
If you have boxes or paniers you can also velcro the light stuff to the underside of the lid. Fuses, JB weld, hex keys, and other light tools should all hold up there just fine and it'll save space for the bigger stuff in the in the boxes.
Latex gloves, multiple pairs…can be used as wind insulation in cold/wet weather rides…you’ll be glad you did. Multiple pairs because if you are like me, forgetting to replenish your stash is as good as not being prepared at all.
I do the same. I wear a set under my gloves and it really helps in the cold. You can also wear a set of wool liners too for some insulation though then it's quite bulky.
This guy lol I love him so much. "ill waste half my jb weld but ill bring a hacksaw blade"
Homie chopped his T-handle driver to save weight lol
This is the kind of commitment I appreciate.
Glad ya noticed, and approve!
I own a Tiger 900 Rally Pro, looks pretty much like the bike directly behind Ari. Shortly after buying it, I checked every nut & bolt on the bike that I might ever have to remove on the road, and wrote everything down. To my amazement, the Triumph tool kit made by Cruz Tools had every one of them! Someone did their homework there for sure. Needless to say, I bought the kit (from Revzilla, of course), and only added a few other generic tools, plus the tire repair stuff, etc. Cruz makes a really, really complete kit. I’d buy one again in a heartbeat!
Wow, that's great to hear. Usually OE tool kits are trash! Glad to hear Triumph partnered with a quality company like Cruz; I love their stuff.
@@AriH211 I don't think Cruz & Triumph partnered on it, I just think that Cruz did their homework, unlike most companies, and we get to benefit from it!
My idea of roughing it is a 3-star motel...savage.
Mine is if I’m on the 2nd floor without elevator service.
A jump pack or extra battery is a great idea. I have been stranded and had to call help 5 times and 3 of those times were because of battery or charging system issues. On different bikes in every case.
An extra battery isn't really feasible to be carrying around with you constantly. Plus in almost all situations you can push start a bike with a dead battery/ weak charging system
I have a Microstart similar to the one Ari showed, and always carry it on the bike. It saved the day this morning; just as a few friends and I were about to head out on an organized ride, I used it to jump a friend’s ST1100. Would have been a bummer for him if I didn’t have it with me, it’s a pretty heavy bike to try and push start.
The wrenches are called 'open end'. The single size are called combination as they have a 'combination' of open and box ends.
'double open ended'
Lots of great practical advice. I carry most of this stuff in my slightly too large tool roll. I use a one ounce flip top bottle of RemOil in lieu of WD40. It works similarly as a solvent, penetrating oil and anti-corrosive, but it leaves a drier Teflon finish and doesn't form yellow crufty goo a year later. I carry a small hank of safety wire and the small needle nose ViseGrips are the safety wire pliers. I carry a few blue Scott paper shop towels in a heavy duty zip lock bag and two pairs of nitrile gloves. I also carry a single use dual pouch of epoxy and hardener, but make certain it can't be punctured because that's a huge mess.
And also always make sure to let someone know the general area that you're heading into. It may save your life in case something really bad happens and you end up incapacitated.
That Kershaw Shuffle DIY is awesome!
We think so too! 😎 🙌
Buy a cheap vacuum sealer. You obviously won't bring it with you, but you can use it to make all kinds of stuff before you go: Custom sized waterproof bags for single use items, custom sized ziplock bags, custom reflectix cooking bags, etc, etc...
I have a ziplock freezer bag that fits three pairs of ear plugs (and nothing else) in the smallest possible space. I've had it for three or four years.
Chemical hand warmers can be opened then vacuum sealed to about half their retail size without losing any heat capacity or shelf life.
Generic waterproof phone sacks can be custom sized.
In a pinch they can even be used to preserve food.
I think a better idea is just to bring Ari with you! 😍👍
Great video. Especially the mental note: don’t be afraid to get creative!
I take the advice an old Alaskan trail guide gave me…(old? Hell, he’s my age!)
Lost, stranded, broke down? Don’t panic. Stop, sit down and have some water or build a fire and have a cup of coffee and clear your mind.
Then deal with it.
Funny story: Back in the day we were ALL test riders at this motorcycle accessory company I worked at.
For the shop bike (which was a ‘69 Yamaha 650 because it vibrated so much) there was a dime taped to the gas tank labeled “emergency repair kit.”
Yes, I’m old.
dammit. I thought my tool kit was good!! Thanks Ari!
This video came out just in time. I was starting a solo first long ride trip, and was looking up for content.🔥all thanks to revzilla ♥️
Ditto, but this will be my 3rd solo trip. And this will be a 2 week trip
Have fun bro
Have a great trip!
I think the opening remarks of this are the most important - do a service and make a note of what you need. I mostly use a mix of hex/driver/socket adapters with just a couple of wrenches for where sockets don’t work. Other top tip is a digital torque adapter. It might not be as accurate as a super expensive & massive torque wrench but on the road it means you can tighten nearly everything on your bike to spec on the road.
Ari for President, he can fix any mess
Good 👍 advice, for my trips on and off road in Australia here is just a few different things
1. Snap jack - small compact is fantastic you don’t have a Center stand ( for road and ADV )
2. As above for dual sport I have a short aluminium pole 12 inch’s long - and can adjust out like a tent pole you put it under your peg ( it also has a welded base ) it lifts the rear wheel off the ground and with front wheel can put it through the front of the base of plate to lift front wheel, it’s light and cable tie to bike .
3. Chain lube I use Motul chain lube it’s in a toothpaste looking tube . Fantastic compact ( and you don’t have to worry about a can of lube leaking all over you gear .
I carry a mountain bike (high volume low pressure) tire pump. It's a fair amount of work to inflate a motorcycle tire but it's much lighter and less bulky than a 12V inflator. A small hand pump is nearly foolproof and it can be easily repaired in the field, unlike a tiny compressor.
Most tools you use almost never, so I generally pack them at the bottom of my side luggage bags. Same with spare tubes. That also keeps most of the weight nice and low, as tools are generally pretty dense. The only things you do regularly need, is the chain maintenance stuff, which I usually have somewhere else.
Another thing to note would be to go to the forums and see what common parts go wrong. I.e. connectors and slave cylinders etc to carry a spare of those if possible. Also a brake bleeder is a great thing to have and is the same size as a cable tie
And to think, I rode from coast to coast three times and all I had aside from a tent, bed roll and toiletries, was a screwdriver and vise grips.If someone had a full set of wrenches it was looked upon as a miracle. XD Times have changed and Im happy about it honestly. I know Im not looking forward to sleeping on the hard-pack anymore but Man,..those Stars.....Its hard to resist..
That was terrific, Ari, thank you! I use J-B weld often, but it wasn’t in my tool roll. It is now! Same goes for fuel tubing - I carry some, but not enough for siphoning. Not anymore!😃 The one thing I have used more than anything else since I added it to my kit is that emergency jump start battery. It’s so much easier than a push start, and it seems like on every trip, somebody ends up with a battery/charging issue of some sort.
Pro-tip on odds and ends that an old-timer taught me...even if you do not have tube tires, a section of inner tube is great to have. With RTV, duck tape and a chunk of an old car tube I fixed a blown out (dime sized hole) in coolant hose long enough to get to a real town (about 80 miles) to scavange for a suitable replacement.
Another easy one is carry your duck tape and electrical rape by wrapping it around a #2 pencil...packaged smaller and both the pencil and its graphite coul be useful (rarely, though).
Interesting that you do not carry fuel or oil. I get that where a lot of people ride they are only 20 minutes from a fuel station at any time but even in the US, on paved roads, I have run into two instances where I was more than 120 miles between fuel stations able to dispense fuel (one was on Navajo land and fuel station looked like it had been closed a while and the other in South Dakota which closed at 9 PM...no credit card pumps). I carry a 2L AL bottle of fuel if I know I am going in rural locations. Oil, I always carry a quart mainly for convenience.
A ratchet strap works to lift it from a tree. Just hook it to your rear pegs
thats a pretty huge list of items for someone like me that is not an adventure rider.
I'll just ride with you. Will take care of everything I need...Great video
Talking about the right attitude, I have made a job using this. I work for a refridgeration/food equipment company that contracts with a very large convienece store chain in our area. Well the boss kept getting requests for oddball service stuff like replacing a coupleof floor tiles, swapping out paper towel dispensers and such. After a bit, he started sending me and my crew (my 2 sons) on these and suddenly things that had been big issues of worry for the bosses, became 2 hour jobs for us. You see this chain has their own service techs to repair anything that has to do with the store but there is a lot that falls outside of what they can do. This is where I come in and get it handled, all bc I refuse to let myself be stumped on getting the job done.
Always tell someone where you're going and for how long!
Literally two weeks ago I got a flat tire while doing the trans Wisconsin trial. And I just found this video
An LED headlamp for dark illumination at night is a must. Weighs nearly nothing.
I think one glaring thing that I felt was missing was a multimeter of some sort to diagnose shorts, if power is being supplied, battery voltage and open circuits.
I use one of those cheap and compact pen-style meters.
I feel like Ari is THE guy to bring on a day long beach trip!
I think a lot of people forget that one of the best things you can do is to level up yourself. Take some riding and survival courses, hit the gym regularly, train your cardio and mobility. Also, the #1 thing I always try to bring is a friend. That's the best thing about the motorcycle community, never short on people who share the passion.
Excelente 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Gracias
Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
I cannot like this series hard enough. Great job as always!
I hit the like and subscribe buttons just 2 minutes into the video. Bcos you think exactly like I do for a long ride ...now let me continue watching the rest of the video 😊
We always went with AGAP standard (“as good as possible”) out in the field; the perfect is the enemy of the good.
I was waiting for a video like this for years!!! Thank you
Excellent content. Excellent writing. Excellent tutorial. Not (too) commercial. Thank you!
Excellent video as always
Great video and series!
Always good info👍🏼
Excellent info!
Great work Ari love your stuff thank you for your ideas.
Thanks for the content
Great info, thank you
As always great video Ari!!! Thanks for the knowledge!!!
Lots of good ideas! Thanks. I agree: the single, most important "bring along" is PMA (positive mental attitude)! Since I don't have a centerstand on my bike, I carry one of Eagle Mike's 2-piece "insta-stands" to help support the bike when rocks and tree stumps are sparse.
The only thing I'd add to this kit that I don't think was mentioned is heat shrink tubing.
Especially the glue lined stuff. It can actually be the holder for all the zipties in your kit
Fantastic advice. Thanks, dude!
Great video!Keep up the good work!
Excellent stuff Ari, great video as usual.
Thank you for this great informative and instructional video.
Great topic well presented.
Amazing and very informative video 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing very helpful !!
What an awesome video, thanks for sharing this useful information! 👍👍
Great video. Thanks for making this.
This is one of the most valuable videos I’ve seen in awhile.
As a noob to DIY repair I’d love to see content around working on motorcycles, common repairs and maintenance.
Snap-On makes a wonderful set that has saved my rump numerous times. "CYCLESET" is the part number. You won't regret it.
Never thought id hear Ari say "you might have to lay the bike on its side" 4:35
Great stuff buddy
Planning a trip right now. Perfect timing!
Great video, with some useful stuff added in for other situations. nicely done!
As someone who likes being prepared for everything, this was super helpful and comprehensive!
Excellent video, love your last point on attitude
great video, loved that!
Sweet tips brother! Thank you
An Oxford cable repair kit is invaluable too. Got me out of trouble a couple of times over the years, saves on space to as the tin is tiny
This is great! Loved the few simple extra ideas that I'd never have thought of on my own. Love these series
This is so good! Thank you . You do the best job for RevZilla
Good stuff, as always! This was perfect for my prep planning!
Excelente video. Gracias y saludos
Thank you
Fantastic video Ari. Thanks.
This was impressive. Good tips that I can put to use. Thanks.
Your videos are all extremely informative. Thank you
Great video guys! This was great to learn, especially with my 10 day trip to Yosemite coming up in August.
Superb video and advise.
If you're going to carry.. JB weld. "steel stick " .. get yourself some JB weld steel stick. HIGH HEAT ! .. this will work on exhaust parts that get HOT !
Very well though out kit, thanks! You've clearly had a lot of experience about what can go wrong on adventures.
Great tips!
Great video. I was actually among those that requested something like this since I’ve seen the tool roll in the Hunter Cub Alaska adventure.
This is really helpful. I can’t wait to start building up this kit.
a length of wire, say 18 inches, coiled up can hold together many parts, especially if they are hot.
food for thought,, you have given so great ideas. thank you 🏍🏍🏍🏍
Perfect timing, making a kit today for my trip to a remote island tomorrow
Grate grate video.. I enjoyed it as always I enjoy the shop manual videos. Kepp the good work and thanks allot!
Well done. Extremely spot on and detailed. Gonna make a few changes to my own kit now.
2:57 that's a CHONKEH rear tire! You goin mud boggin on that thing?!