Emergency kit

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I carry more than I should but most likely less than I will need when it comes down to it. Murphy again.

Here are the tools I carry...

http://goldwingtech.info/Rudy's_Custom_Toolkit.htm

Here is the first aid kit I carry...

http://www.hermosaworks.com/

To this I add...

Several 5x9 abdominal pads and tape from...

http://www.directbuymedical.com/front.asp?pid=6&ProductID=ISG204509

Also 70 spf waterproof UV A and B blocker here in the south.

Of course fuses, tire plugs, a small air compressor, small 400w AC inverter and something to make holes with. Preferably a powered device.

I even carry a bottle or two of Ride-on sealant in case it was needed.

HTH some.

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Gee Wizzz!!



I riding with Rudy!! :action:





Thats awsome Rudy!



Tim

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I ride a 1500 and i have the factory tool kit. I also made my own which includes
electrical tape
several small pieces of different size wire
several zip ties
multi head screwdriver
HARD plastic head hammer
tire gauge
air hose to hook to onboard compressor
tire plug kit
crescent wrench
pliers
side cutters
plus i have a cheap tool kit with ratchet and sockets, star bits,and allen wrench, etc.
i also carry an old style tire changing iron to use as a prybay
and an assortment of metric nuts and bolts in various lengths and sizes

Then if i pull my trailer i carry the 1/2 breaker and socket to fit it

i also carry a cheap first aid kit, a bottle of aleve, pepto bismol, and a roll of T/P
pair of gloves, jacket, rag and extra socks

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chris in va wrote:

Why not travel light - Credit card, mobile phone and breakdown/recovery insurance.

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Because cash is king, phones don't always work and the last time I used AAA it took them four hours to get there.

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To this I add:

In the western parts of the USA, you can be broke down a lot more miles from any help, than a lot of countries are in width, or length.

Help is a long way off. When I worked the oil fields, I often found myself broke down and having to fix it myself, right there, because the lousy roads I was on had me 75 to 150 miles from the nearest of anything that even called itself a town. Most of the towns were little huddles of gas stations with a small smattering of snacks and beer to sell.

Even on our Interstate roads, you can get into areas where you see a sign that says "Next exit 136 miles."

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I'm with Rudy and John on this, it's better to be prepared. I often ride where there isn't any help.

First Aid Kit (hermosaworks)
Tools (Misc. assortment)
Spare stuff (wire, tape, fuses, zip ties, ect)
Plug kit and compressor (I've need it twice in the last couple of months)
Water bottle
Cash

I've also got one of those prepaid cell phones that I never use, I just carry it for emergencys.