Essential kit to keep on the bike

[twistybiscuit]

Hi,

Just wondering what kit you recommend keeping on the bike, in case of needing to do emergency roadside repairs, or just for general rider comforts.

I've currently got a rudimentary tool kit, pair of thermal under gloves for if I've misjudged the temperature, and a road atlas.

Anything else I should consider sticking under the seat?

[Itchy]

I keep a stab through tyre repair kit. Also some cable ties and a cable repair kit. It's tiny tin.

I've used the stab through a few times and it's on its 4th C02 cans.
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[Az]

Standard tool kit (various sized spanners, spark plug tool, pliers, flat head and Philips screw driver IIRC), zip ties, puncture repair kit and my RAC recovery card in my wallet.

I don't do this, but I suppose it's pretty good practice - Keeping an old charged phone with credit on under your seat and a bit of spare cash.

[weasley]

Sidestand puck. Roll of insulating tape. Spare fuses and headlight bulb.
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[grr666]

Atlas????

I keep £20 cash, a spare Pay and go mobile with £10 credit , cable ties and tool kit, spare fuses,
kickstand pad for soft ground, disklock and reminder bungee, spare earplugs in waterproof pod,
a few pairs of latex gloves, couple of bits of rag to stop it all rattling about, some KFC wipes, and a roll of insulating tape.
There is other stuff too, having just checked the other thread
CBA to go out and make a full list.

Plus on my person I'll have my RAC card and credit card and my normal day to day phone.
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Have a gander at this thread...

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=300488&highlight=
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[chris-red]

Puncture repair kit,
Bungees,
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wet weather trousers

at all times all year round
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[goto10]

Small bottle of water. After being stranded at the side of the road for a few hours without one, I always make sure I have one stashed somewhere.
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[pepperami]

Said it before : I always have some bog-roll with me on the bike.

Miles from nowhere and nothing to wipe yer bum with
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[Albigularis]

Nothing. Lighter bike means faster corners.

Actually, I do keep a bungee strap in my jacket in case I spot a bargain somewhere. Came in handy when I seen a deal on hedge trimmers in B&Q .
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[Eddie Hitler]

Lol @ some guys taking the kitchen sink with them on the bike.

Me? Fuck all. I do regular maintenance at home, and have my breakdown companies contact details in my mobile. Used to carry tools with me on the bike, now I can't be arsed.

[andym]

I was going to say nothing, but I have a couple of bulbs, fuses and my phone in my pockets (and occasionally a torch)

[Val]

I keep under the seat - waterproofs, back up gloves, petrol station plastic gloves handy when downpour to get under the gloves, tissues, visor cleaner and microfibre cloth, spare glasses, my insurance details.

For emergency repairs -breakdown cover phone number printed on a paper

On me - 2 phones, cash, credit cards.
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[Vincent]

I don't carry anything now....except a roll of insulation tape, tyre pressure gauge....and emergency ciggarette. I only seem to break down when carrying a comprehensive tool kit. Call me Mr Superstition.
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[RhynoCZ]

I've got a pliers, 2 screwdrivers, spanners (8-9-10-11-12) and the first aid kit (mandatory) under my seat.

I had to use the tools a few times now, always a huge life/time saver. For instance, when the charging system on the CB-1 gave up, I could just easily swap my battery with my mates battery. If I had no tools, I'd have been pushing it home, about 15 miles.
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[pompousporcup...]

how much room have you all got under your seats my little gpz has room for its "stock" tool kit and a spark plug

Suppose it all depends how much storage space you have
Currently i have been riding around with

Stop n Go puncture repair kit with few cable ties, an air pressure gauge (mini pencil type) and a spare split link for the chain
Mini ratchet, row of sockets from 8-15mm with 2inch extention
Mini ratchet screwdriver with mini extension and a few screw bits
leatherman ripoff/allen multi tool
First aid kit
Hand pump
spare spark plug
insulation tape


Fuses and a spare bulb are a good shout.

I'm currently in the process of thinning this down a bit, as there is really no point carrying a 9m socket..or an 11mm one.. I've thought about replacing every bolt i can find with stainless hardened allen head ones which means i wouldn't need to carry the ratchet stuff.. but i probably would anyway.. the issue for me is not the amount of stuff but that its now in my backpack

[pompousporcup...]

whilst looking for some winter gloves.. i spotted this.

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/76911

looks a good deal, no?

[blue_painted]

I've got panniers so I can carry all kinds of stuff - but the essential is a packet of baby wipes: for the bird crap when parked at work, the splatter from over-lubed chain, the dead fly bodies from visor and headlamp ... and for emergency dump when miles from the nearest bog roll.

There's also bungees, over-trousers, disc lock ... probably a pen at the bottom. All sorts.
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[talkToTheHat]

Emergency kit: Just enough tools to check sparkplugs and get to fuses. Spare fuses. Electrical tape. Tiny WD40 can. (Less important once I fitted a fenda extenda to keep water off my coils) RAC card, Zip ties. Visor cleaner. Emergency Cash.

Comfort Kit: Waterproofs if I'm wearing leather, another pair of gloves to suit conditions. Rok Straps and cargo net.

Touring kit: 1L Oil (or 250ml pop bottle when on a 125) , baby wipes, alcohol gel, pocket pack of tissues (can use as bog roll, not as bulky). Small plastic container containing instant coffee, or a fistfull of sachets if I'm being posh. Steel mug. Tiny stove made of coke can (fits in steel mug with coffee, burns hand sanitiser). Sidestand puck, Water bottle

Have used all of emergency kit to avoid being stranded, and been stranded once because left tool kit in the big panniers packed for a tour and went for errands with little panniers. Comfort kit goes in if there is room and useful if the weather goes proper nasty. The oil has only been used on tired 125s, current bike is well behaved and I now generally don't carry oil. Cleaning kit is useful if stopping to eat somewhere and removal of bike filth or burger grease from hands, coffee for surviving hotels, mug and mini-stove because I'm a survival nutcase.

I can fit most if not all of that (depending on glove choice) in a 4litre tankbag. I don't usually need to as have a pair of Givi E45 boxes. When I had soft luggage, or soft luggage and just the topbox, I used a tankbag. Occaisonally I use just the tankbag, mostly though it's a pair of E21 boxes becasue they are slim enough for me not to worry about.
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[pinkyfloyd]

I have a 12v socket clip on under the seat that attaches to the battery. A small tyre compressor in the top box. Set of allen keys and the under the seat tool kit and a stop and go puncture repair kit.

Another essential item is a cargo net. This has been more invaulable than the rest put together.
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