"What's in your wallet, I mean "tool kit"?

[Colleydog]

Just ordered a tire plug kit and compressor after seeing pictures of fuzzy’s, so I guess I’ll put that in the trunk along with a H-D tool kit I got from one of my other bikes, a tire gauge, and air pump for shocks, till I can save my money and get some new ones from Kevin. As far as my car I drive a 2011 Honda Pilot with 320,000 mostly highway miles that I think I have only looked under the hood 3 or 4 times and have never checked the oil.

 

[Gray Biker]

I have the tool kit from my Ultra. The trike didn't have one. So I kept mine. I Put Ride On in the tires last summer. But I still have the plug kit and compressor.. We were at Craze Horse one year. Some guy had a flat. Had to have Someone from Rapid City come with a wrecker.. I started carrying the compressor after we got home.. Only used it one year three times to get back to town to have tire replaced... It had two plugs to stop the leak... Didn't ride very fast on the way back to town

 

[jonfjr]

Just ordered a tire plug kit and compressor after seeing pictures of fuzzy’s, so I guess I’ll put that in the trunk along with a H-D tool kit I got from one of my other bikes, a tire gauge, and air pump for shocks, till I can save my money and get some new ones from Kevin. As far as my car I drive a 2011 Honda Pilot with 320,000 mostly highway miles that I think I have only looked under the hood 3 or 4 times and have never checked the oil.

Honda engines are really reliable.

 

[David357]

Honda engines are really reliable.

True, whether it be land, sea or air.....ThumbUp

Soon to be: outer space.....ThumbUpThumbUp

 

[jonfjr]

I have the tool kit from my Ultra. The trike didn't have one. So I kept mine. I Put Ride On in the tires last summer. But I still have the plug kit and compressor.. We were at Craze Horse one year. Some guy had a flat. Had to have Someone from Rapid City come with a wrecker.. I started carrying the compressor after we got home.. Only used it one year three times to get back to town to have tire replaced... It had two plugs to stop the leak... Didn't ride very fast on the way back to town

Lyle,

One time in the high desert of OR (more than 150 miles from anywhere) my riding partner got a flat. We pulled over (he didn't know I carried GPS/SAT tracking, (breakdown) with no need of cell coverage and a repair kit). Once stopped I said "well what do we do now"?. He was really mad at the situation as this was a new rear tire (190). I pulled out the compressor, plugs and we were on our way in less than 20 minutes. He had little knowledge of long distance riding but this was enough to make him think differently when leaving home. My personal "comfort zone" is if I am venturing more than 100 mile radius from home, I will carry any and all available tools to get me home. I was once an extreme rider venturing way North than I should, so I carry GPS/SAT Phone for two way text and comms and recovery as I ride way up North into Canada and towards Alaska most of my time on 2 wheels with the GS. My coverage also includes SAR which I pay an annual fee for as I don't think tax payers should foot my bill for my fook up's!

Ride safe and enjoy,

Jon.

PS: I had to ride his bike after I had plugged the tire as he hadn't ridden a plugged tire before!

PPS: You should ask me about the 2 grizzly bears on the Trans Canada Highway Really mean and angry for sure!!!

 

[jonfjr]

Alan,

I am getting to grips with the steep learning curve on the TG, as I have never owned a Harley before. Is this linkage an updated Harley stock part/number and do you know if these were changed on the newer (2019 on) TG's.

Thanks for the heads up though to you and jack.

 

[jonfjr]

If you still have the stock HD shiter ends on your linkage check them close. They like to fail at the most in opportune time This is where tie straps or the vise grips will come in handy

Thanks jack.

Just replied to a post Alan made about the shifter ends. Must find out if these were updated on TG's later than 2019.l

 

[Trampas]

What Fuzzy is a harley part with the heim ends, they have several different styles you can get from your local dealer or J & P cycles sells them also, so DK customs and you can just get the heim ends from DK or at least one time you could and keep your rod. Your bike will have the same as any other harley they haven't changed anything different, cheap cheap, they want you to buy the other things that looks better and it will make it easier to shift and you don't have to worry about it breaking with the heim joints

All for now Trampas

 

[jonfjr]

What Fuzzy is a harley part with the heim ends, they have several different styles you can get from your local dealer or J & P cycles sells them also, so DK customs and you can just get the heim ends from DK or at least one time you could and keep your rod. Your bike will have the same as any other harley they haven't changed anything different, cheap cheap, they want you to buy the other things that looks better and it will make it easier to shift and you don't have to worry about it breaking with the heim joints

All for now Trampas

Trampas,

OK that makes it clear now, thanks.

I will email DK so I can get these ordered asap. So you keep the rod but replace the end bits?

 

[Jack Klarich]

Trampas,

OK that makes it clear now, thanks.

I will email DK so I can get these ordered asap. So you keep the rod but replace the end bits?

That is correct Jon, it will be the best move you make getting rid of the phony HD rod ends. I have always changed all my bikes to the heim joints

 

[MDO]

That is correct Jon, it will be the best move you make getting rid of the phony HD rod ends. I have always changed all my bikes to the heim joints

Hey Jack, this problem is on twin cams correct. The new M8 shifting linkage corrected this issue?

 

[Jack Klarich]

Hey Jack, this problem is on twin cams correct. The new M8 shifting linkage corrected this issue?

The problem is the weak shifter ends on #12 here

Heim joints replace the rod ends

 

[Jack Klarich]

Michael, get these for the rod ends you will NEVER have to worry about your linkage falling off

Call Kevin , he sells them

 

[Trampas]

Trampas,

OK that makes it clear now, thanks.

I will email DK so I can get these ordered asap. So you keep the rod but replace the end bits?

Yes you can order the heim joints from DK or you can replace your linkage with a different style rod, which ever you prefer, I like the complete unit myself, a little fancy or at least depends on what style you go with, with the complete unit you can lay the old against the new and get it pretty spot on for length with the heim joints by adjusting them out or in which ever the case may be

All for now Trampas

 

[jonfjr]

Yes you can order the heim joints from DK or you can replace your linkage with a different style rod, which ever you prefer, I like the complete unit myself, a little fancy or at least depends on what style you go with, with the complete unit you can lay the old against the new and get it pretty spot on for length with the heim joints by adjusting them out or in which ever the case may be

All for now Trampas

Trampas,

So the complete unit has the rod/bar and rod ends?

If the complete unit looks better than just the rod ends then that is what I shall order.

Thanks for your help.

Jon.

 

[MikeyTX]

I never did......But thats just me, I check them every now and then, With then being the key word....And Now you got me thinking i have over 10 thousand miles since i checked them....Maybe i should go down to my garage and give them a look see...

Did you ?

 

[MikeyTX]

So after reading this from beginning to end .......... my thoughts are .........If I have to pack all that kit, I'll take the bus. Summers of '16 and '17 I made 4 trips to the west coast and back from central TX. Filled the tires with Ride On https://www.ride-on.com/ and never looked back. Had the fluids changed as needed enroute. Keep your cell phone charged and you're good to go. I'm life in HOG and Diamond Life AMA so I have excellent road service. Plus my mc coverage has it too. Oh yeah, don't forget clean skivvies and toothbrush. :laugh:

 

[rhino 2]

Did you ?

Yep, This morning.......Tight as a Bivalve Mollusc's Ass........First time in over 10k that i checked them.....Thats 20 minutes i'll never get back...:Shrug:..

 

[MikeyTX]

 

[jonfjr]

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Made me spill my coffee on the keyboard, but I have an app for that!

 

[MikeyTX]

Never knew clams had feet. Do they get toe jam ?

 

[jonfjr]

So after reading this from beginning to end .......... my thoughts are .........If I have to pack all that kit, I'll take the bus. Summers of '16 and '17 I made 4 trips to the west coast and back from central TX. Filled the tires with Ride On https://www.ride-on.com/ and never looked back. Had the fluids changed as needed enroute. Keep your cell phone charged and you're good to go. I'm life in HOG and Diamond Life AMA so I have excellent road service. Plus my mc coverage has it too. Oh yeah, don't forget clean skivvies and toothbrush. :laugh:

Mikey,

Some folk have a warm and fuzzy feeling when they carry tools. I also have vehicle coverage etc but if there is a way to fix a small issue, and be on my way, then that’s worth the little extra effort in packing essential tools. I pack small and light and use multi function tools for this reason. Let’s face it, you’re not going to be able to fix an internal fault on a transmission as an example.

Ride safe,

Jon.

 

[jonfjr]

Yep, This morning.......Tight as a Bivalve Mollusc's Ass........First time in over 10k that i checked them.....Thats 20 minutes i'll never get back...:Shrug:..

music..

“I got 3 wheels on my wagon and” ..........at least you got 3

Glad you checked those snails too :clapping::clapping::clapping:

 

[CrystalPistol]

The more stuff [Tools] you pack with you the less confident you are in your ride...

Like my Old Man would always say to me..; Son' He always called me Son,

Son with all those tools you take with you ' You must be riding scared ...:laugh:...

Can recall working the Interstate in my Trooper life, come a holiday or bike event weekend and see a large group of bikes & trikes followed by a van or PU pulling empty trailer, sometimes several.

 

[rhino 2]

Can recall working the Interstate in my Trooper life, come a holiday or bike event weekend and see a large group of bikes & trikes followed by a van or PU pulling empty trailer, sometimes several.

The reason why in a large group of bikes you will always see the Tri-Glides riding in the rear is because they have the room to carry all the bits and pieces that fall off the Harleys that are in front......