Ok, so I need to replace the tool kit that stores in the bike...What do I need or do y'all suggest for it? Not much room for storage.

Rubber gloves, Baby Wipes, Can Opener... :roll: No, seriously... Thanks.

That's the official list of what came with the '04.

http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/200_0435/tools/tools.cfm?man=ho&groupid=4250&parent=4240

Everything except the spanner, which is used to adjust the preload on the rear shock, is what you need to carry.

Link to entire set (minus plastic bag): http://www.ronayers.com/browseparts.cfm?searchstring=89010-MBZ-K00

Link for the almost 4.00 plastic bag to put them in:
http://www.ronayers.com/browseparts.cfm?searchstring=77251-MBZ-G00

Or construct your own. These aren't quality tools here from Honda, just stuff to get you by on most things you might need to do.

Wow damnage, what a great resource there. :shock: Everything online. Hopefully will not need it too much but always nice to have an exploded view to see exactly what UR getting into. Thanks for the link. We'll see what the local dealer wants for the OEM first but that price looks good - some of thoes tools I imagine you'd only use one or twice ever so a high quallity one wouldn't be much "better". Thanks again.

Wow damnage, what a great resource there. :shock: Everything online.

http://www.bikebandit.com has the microfiche online as well. However, Ron Ayers is cheaper to order parts.

Sachi (or anyone),
Since you do long distance rides, I'm curious as to what you've added to the bikes standard kit...I have a CO2 tire plug kit on the way but keep thinking there may be something else I may want other than a leatherman...

The only thing I've added to the bike for around the county is a small tire patch kit. However, for longer rides I have a much better tire patch kit from Aerostich and a Cruz Tools set.

Cruz Tools' website is http://www.cruztools.com/toolkits%202007.html. I bought the Fanny Pack DMX tool kit -- it's excellent quality and has enough tools for just about anything that I'd be able to fix on the road! :D Cruz does not sell on-line so I bought the set from Seattle Cycle Center, a store that I patronized for years when I lived up there. I cut off the fanny pack straps and carry the tools in a tailbag.

I dropped a tire pressure gauge into mine as well. It was only $1.00, and gas stations don't always have one, or one that works.

I dropped a tire pressure gauge into mine as well. It was only $1.00, and gas stations don't always have one, or one that works.

I find if you carry one in your jacket, you're more likely to use it. One of those pencil sticks work great. Just fire up your bike and as it's warming up, check the tire pressure. Gives you something to do while your bike is still cold-blooded.

a nice bright small led flashlight :thumbsup

a nice bright small led flashlight :thumbsup
I've always had a tire gauge (guess I should actually USE it too) and adding the LED flash light to my list, could be usefull :wink: ..Thanks Mech!

My toolkit is on the bike...unopened. I have ridden on some 500 mile days but have never concerned myself with the toolkit. The only thing I see happening on a ride of 500 miles or so is a tire issue, and I ain't fixin that one with a plug.

What about something else breaking? Umm..HELLO, it's a Honda...I am betting she aint' gonna let me down.

What about something else breaking? Umm..HELLO, it's a Honda...I am betting she aint' gonna let me down.

Cam chain tensioner. :(

I’m banking on nothing going wrong either...but I’ve been on rides where the shift lever came loose or battery terminal needed cleaning `cause it wasn’t starting... little things. Generally riding around home I’ve got a cell phone so friends are easy to call... but getting ready to take a trip and I’d sure hate to walk 10 miles or pay a wrecker for the want of a c-wrench.

Then there was that time I put diesel in the tank...F-ing mess that was in 95F heat and full leathers. Could have used a couple of extra tools that day.
Like a brain. :lol: The only thing that made me laugh that day is that my buddy, who handed me the nozzle used the same one for filling up his Brutale... :lol: ALWAYS double check!

Point is, things happen and I want to be some what ready.

What about something else breaking? Umm..HELLO, it's a Honda...I am betting she aint' gonna let me down.

I assume you're be facetious but again, just because nothing has gone wrong doesn't mean it won't :P. I'd use my building story, but I've done that once here already

LoL, last night I was at my Uncle's house for my Aunt's B-day. When I got ready to leave I got all geared up, turned the ignition to on, pulled in the clutch, pressed the button and the bike died. "What?" Try again, same result, only now it won't turn on with the ignition.

"*assorted swears*"
"Must be a loose ground."


Wheel the bike into the garage, borrow an allen head, pull the seat/side panel off, check the connection, yes it's a little loose. Torque the little mother $^%#$^ down good n hard. Start it up and ride home.