Thoughts on a tool bag

[Brammofan]

Now there's a thread title I never thought I'd write.  

I just saw this picture over on the excellent site Hell for Leather and started thinking:
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Would Brammo owners want something like this for their Enertias and Empulses?  It would have some of what you see there - a 27 mm wrench for the axle nut, smaller combination wrench for the drive chain adjusting bolts, allen wrench for the body panel screws, a whatever-that-is-wrench for adjusting the rear shock, reversible screwdriver with handle.  It wouldn't need the spark plug socket.  But it would definitely need a Brammo - branded bag.

I'd add a Brammo-branded tire pressure gauge - I just bought a mini gauge at my local auto parts store - it's about 2.5 inches long.

Of course, the question would then be, would this fit under the seat?  

What are your thoughts about this?  Would you buy an aftermarket branded bag?  How much would you pay?  Would you just buy the bag and put your own tools in it, or would you want the complete kit?

[Brammofan]

The bag... modified.

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[HighlanderMWC]

I'm not real big on the idea of lugging around tools for a short range commute bike, but I certainly see the need as I have had to repair several of my bikes on the road. Fortunately clearing a clogged fuel filter is "tool-free" on the Enertia and if the battery dies I'm SOL. I had one that liked to blow the head gasket -- no idea what Enertia failures I would be able to deal with roadside. Of course, that's why I got the carrier for it...now I can haul it home if I ever have a problem...I couldn't find a carrier for my other back as it's a bit too heavy.

If you want to come up with the tool set you should start with the types of repairs that you could picture trying to make on the side of the road.

[CBke]

no idea what Enertia failures I would be able to deal with roadside.

A flat tire ?

CBke

[Gavin]

A good idea for a Brammo toolkit would be a nice tool  bag that is empty except for some cards that show the website address for Brammo and this site. All the tools needed

Gavin

[HighlanderMWC]

A flat tire ?

Hmm, I've never had a flat (motorcycle tire). That makes me wonder how would you go about dealing with one at roadside?

[Brammofan]

Hmm, I've never had a flat (motorcycle tire). That makes me wonder how would you go about dealing with one at roadside?

  I imagine that my default method of dealing with a flat would be:
1. Call wife.
2. Have her put my hitch carrier on the back of the Honda Pilot.
3. Come get me.
4. Load bike on carrier, bring it home, and
5. Google "How to change a flat tire on a motorcycle".

[thespecialone]

Would you be interested in roadside assitance via Brammo.....we could bulk buy and given the fact you are unlikely to be more than 100 miles from home the rate would be attractive....just in case you ever did have a puncture....

[Brammofan]

I'd have to see whether it's already included in my insurance coverage through Progressive.

[CBke]

Hmm, I've never had a flat (motorcycle tire). That makes me wonder how would you go about dealing with one at roadside?

There are several kits available to plug a tubeless tire.
How to use them ? http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/escape/tourtechntips/123_0444_flat_tire_tips/index.html

CBke

[Brammofan]

My Progressive Policy says:

Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance coverage provides towing to the nearest qualified repair facility and necessary labor at the place of breakdown when your motorcycle or off-road vehicle is disabled due to any of the following:
Mechanical or electrical breakdown
Dead battery
Flat tire
Lockout
Insufficient supply of fuel, oil, water or other fluids
Entrapment in snow, mud, water or sand within 100 feet of the roadway
This coverage extends to trailers being towed by a motorcycle. Immediate sign and drive assistance means you have no out-of-pocket expenses — just sign the receipt and you're back on your way. Roadside Assistance is available 24/7.

Roadside Assistance can be purchased for less than $1 a month

LOL - "Dead battery" - not like that would ever happen... amiright?

[protomech]

provides towing to the nearest qualified repair facility

For a dead battery, that'd be .. home : )

[Gavin]

provides towing to the nearest qualified repair facility

For a dead battery, that'd be .. home : )

Heck, home could be far...how about the nearest qualified repair facility is the nearest outlet?

Gavin

[protomech]

Heck, home could be far...how about the nearest qualified repair facility is the nearest outlet?

Well, you can probably push the bike to the nearest outlet : )

On an Enertia you're unlikely to be more than 20 miles from home, on an Empulse 10.0 you're unlikely to be more than 50-60 miles. In the case of a dead battery (overoptimistic on range) you're probably going to be stuck a few miles from home. That's probably just a 15-30 minute charge on a nearby outlet (120v/15a = 12-15 low speed miles charged per hour), but if you're getting towed you might as well have it towed home.

[SocalTech]

I'm curious

Why is there a spark plug wrench in the tool kit?