Before you head out on the open road for a long-distance ride on your motorcycle, you'll need to gather a few things together. There are a number of tools to bring along just in case you need to do a minor repair or react in an emergency. Here are the best items to pack along in your motorcycle repair kit.
A Flashlight
This one should be a no brainier but people do break down all the time at night and find themselves left in the dark. Without a flashlight, you won't be able to assess the problem. Instead, you'll be wishing you had a flashlight.
Extra Eyeglasses and/or Contacts and Solution
In an emergency, you need to see what you're doing. Keeping extra eye-wear around could end up being the difference between getting your bike running again or having to call for help.
A Cell Phone
Some bike problems will be just too big or too complicated to handle on the side of the road. That's why you need to have a cell phone on you to give a buddy a call if you need rescuing. Or if you forgot your flashlight.
A Whistle
This one isn't obvious and you're probably raising an eyebrow. The whistle is just in case you are hurt and people can't see you. Screaming for help is going to wear out your voice and the rest of your body. But as long as you're still breathing, a whistle will alert people to your location.
First Aid Kit
In the event of a minor emergency, a first aid kit is invaluable. Choose a kit that will treat insect bites, abrasions and bleeding. Burn pads, moist towelettes, sanitizer and non-aspirin pain reliever are more items to have in your first aid kit.
Tool Kit
Your tool kit's contents will depend on what motorcycle you ride. Or you could opt for a universal kit because you never know when a fellow rider might need help. Here are some of the essential tools to include in your motorcycle repair kit.
- Ratchet and socket
- Wrench, including a crescent wrench and box wrench
- Spark plug socket
- Small locking pliers
- Hand cleaner
Tire Repair Kit
A blown out or flat tire is a common hazard of the road. However, if you're equipped with a tire repair kit, chances are you'll be able to fix it and ride to a garage to get a new tire, if need be.
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