I need to put a tool kit together and since you guys have already figured out what is needed, I'm hoping you can tell me what I want to have in mine!

TIA!

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Handgun (currently Taurus subcompact Millenium Pro 111 with 2 mags) cellphone, wallett, factory Yamaha Roadstar tool pouch under seat, cell phone charger, tire gauge, Leatherman Charge TTI multitool....on me/bike every time I ride.


If I were to go on a long trip might bring Fix a Flat/sealant for tire, couple used Seafoam cans filled with gas for a little extra mileage just in case, but no additional tools. Too many tools are needed to do repairs properly....plus parts....can't bring everything...not realistic.

These bikes are very dependable if you merely maintain and check them out like you should with any vehicle. I set tire pressure weekly, always maintain bike per service manual, use Seafoam every 4th fill up, and have checked all fastners I can find on the bike for tightness. I wash bike often and it gives me "hands on" time to inspect everything visually and physically.

One minor item that I would recommend in addition to the OEM toolkit is a IRWIN visegrip pliers for if the clutch cable breaks. Avoid the cheapies, 'cause they cause more harm than good (I include the Kobalt brand ones sold by Lowe's in this catagory, from personal experience).

Nearly 50 years riding and its never changed....factory tool set, add a set of allen wrenches, some light source (these days a pinch light or phone) and a credit card with AAA number attached. You dont need bags full of tools especially with this bike. I've said it before....work on it and do it right at home then you won't have to on the side of the road.

i have in my toolkit a microrathchet kit with allen keys and basic sockets that stores in a tiny box (has all sorts of bits), a flashlight a multitool and a tire guage for basic tiding, also a folding screwdriver (4 in 1) basically thats all you would need for basic tools to have with you

If I going cross the state or cross country I prep with a cheap socket set from Wallyworld and a 12" Crescent wrench among some other things . I'm a poorboy and plastic doesn't agree with me.
If I just going to be within a 50 mile radius from the house I just go stock tool pouch , + vise grips .

Tool kit? We don't need no stinkin' tool kit!

Thanks all for the replies, Roadiemort, TY for the great links, I guess I could have used the search function! I guess what I was looking for is if there was some oddball stuff that you just can't live without or is a lifesaver for some peculiarity repair common to the R*.

Sounds like a basic set of tools and some allen wrenches will be just fine. I just hate to be unprepared. If it is a real problem I have AAA+

Since you asked...and no, I'm not kidding, these have helped me with the following issues (usually 300+ km from home) over the past few years:

1) starter failure
2) starter spin problem
3) headlight failure
4) running light bar splitting
5) carb running out of gas due to improper tank venting when I went pumpless
6) electrical issues with the dash (kept blowing my signal fuse due to a shorted wire, my mistake...)
7) replacing Ironman's bad stator in Celina last year

I carry all of these (with the exception of #2) in a Kuny's canvas tool bag stored in my Mutazu trunk. #2 sits outside the bag, along with the bottle of SeaFoam and MMO.

1) Clymer manual
2) OEM Yamaha manual
3) Clutch cable emergency repair kit
4) spare rectifier
5) spare headlight bulb
6) spare signal bulb
7) 3 of each type of fuse required
8) assortment of plastic zip ties
9) razor scraper (for gaskets)
10) extendable 3/8 swivelable ratchet wrench
11) crescent wrench
12) 3/8" torque wrench (good to 100 ft lbs)
13) metric sockets 8mm to 17mm, plus 22mm for rear axle and 36 mm for front pulley (2000 R*)
14) imperial sockets 3/16 to 7/8" for some of the aftermarket stuff on the bike
15) hex head socket drivers 3mm to 10mm
16) box-end wratchet wrenches 8mm to 17 mm
17) 3/8" to 1/2" socket adapter
18) digital multi-meter
19) black electrical tape
20) red loctite
21) blue loctite
22) steel wool
23) emery cloth
24) pocket knife
25) spare wire 14 ga
26) assorted electrical connects (crimp style, lug ends, rings etc)
27) crimper
28) valve lapping compound (coarse and fine)
29) permatex grey gasket maker
30) permatex ultra copper gasket (for exhaust)
31) high temp brake grease
32) dielectric grease
33) general purpose synthetic grease
34) 2 microfiber rags
35) roll of paper towels
36) stock Yamaha tool kit
37) mini-ratchet with bit ends (good for removing headlight basket screws, screws in tight places)
38) vice-grip pliers
39) electrical pliers
40) tire repair kit (valves, patches, plugs, cement, etc)
41) extra exhaust nuts
42) LED flashlight
43) headband-mounted LED worklight
44) dental pick (came in useful in Celina for breaking silicone seal on stator plug)
45) Marvel Mystery Oil
46) Seafoam (came in handy when I caused SVS by leaving enricher on for 200 miles)
47) stubby multi-screwdriver
48) shrink tubing
49) steel wire mini brush

I think that's about it.

Overkill? for most people, yes - but considering it's saved my bacon a few times now when I'm far from home and don't have the time to wait hours for a tow to arrive (or at all, as my policy doesn't cover pickup in the USA) I'm happy with it.

Cheers

george