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Originally Posted by
Keithblade
In reverse to GULGO I always use my tools I carry on the bike when 'fettling'; around the garage and I haven't been caught out yet.
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Not quite, Now I have the kit together (well since 2008!), all jobs are done using what I have on the bike, apart from some things I wouldn't do while out and about, under normal circumstances (such as head bearings, or an Oil change, C&S set etc).
It kinda depends how self sufficient you want to be, in the same way I look at first aid kits and ask "do I know how t use that" (and "can I use it on myself in an emergency") it's worth asking yourself the same with a toolkit. If you can't use the tyre irons to actually take your tyre off, then there isn't much point in carrying them. It doesn't mean there isn't someone who can use them, but you should still consider this.
Of course, cable ties and Gaffa tape hold the world together, so always have them... always! I have some SS marine grade cable ties that are useful for more stressful applications.
A fuel tube is easy to carry, and useful. Even without anything to carry fuel in (you can usually find something), but getting fuel out of a passing car/bike, or being able to lend a hand with your own fuel ????
Leatherman (or something similar) is mostly useful, but I actually find my small 'tool-logic' survival knife much more use (and a third of the cost) as it has a small light and can get a fire going !