got this kit for christmas to replace the pitiful kit that comes with the 620 (spark plug wrench and a screwdriver? come on).
Kit has 4 combo wrenches, adjustable wrench, couple allens, vice grips, 4 bit screwdriver, electrical tape, a led flashlight, tire gauge, spark plug gapper, little tube of oil, some zip ties and safety wire. i think that's all.
BUT the best part, it fights perfectly into the OEM seat compartment. It fit so well I thought it was made to fit. the 'door' to the compartment doesn't fit exactly flush as before, but seat went back on with no problem. Ducati could tack $50 on the price of their bike and include one of these, that's how perfect it fit.
anyway, thought I'd pass along the observations. I might swap out some of the allens once I figure out what sizes I have on the bike, eliminate those that aren't needed, but in the meantime, feeling much more confident about road-side assistance.
Andy
(http://www.cruztools.com/Images/ekm1b%202007.jpg)
http://www.cruztools.com/toolkits%202007.html (http://www.cruztools.com/toolkits%202007.html)
I think dismall is more appropriate for the stock tool pouch. Though always associated vice-grips with HD's
Quote from: Privateer on December 26, 2008, 09:16:28 AM
got this kit for christmas to replace the pitiful kit that comes with the 620 (spark plug wrench and a screwdriver? come on).
Kit has 4 combo wrenches, adjustable wrench, couple allens, vice grips, 4 bit screwdriver, electrical tape, a led flashlight, tire gauge, spark plug gapper, little tube of oil, some zip ties and safety wire. i think that's all.
BUT the best part, it fights perfectly into the OEM seat compartment. It fit so well I thought it was made to fit. the 'door' to the compartment doesn't fit exactly flush as before, but seat went back on with no problem. Ducati could tack $50 on the price of their bike and include one of these, that's how perfect it fit.
anyway, thought I'd pass along the observations. I might swap out some of the allens once I figure out what sizes I have on the bike, eliminate those that aren't needed, but in the meantime, feeling much more confident about road-side assistance.
Andy
Congrats!
Throw some miniature blade-style fuses in there too. They don't take up any space and they're an absolute life-saver if you need 'em. I try to carry 3-4 of each type in case there's one that you repeatedly keep blowing and you need to limp home or to a mechanic.
Check and make sure the spark plug wrench fits, of not substitute it with the one from the OEM kit.
Quote from: Duck-EZ on December 26, 2008, 02:45:06 PM
Though always associated vice-grips with HD's
Don't dis the vice-grip, one of the most important emergency tools ever invented by man. Oh the stories ;D
Quote from: Capo on December 26, 2008, 03:32:01 PM
Check and make sure the spark plug wrench fits, of not substitute it with the one from the OEM kit.
Yeah, good point. I made sure the socket was right size, but didn't make sure it actually fit.
Fuses also a good idea, thanks.
Andy
Quote from: dbran1949 on December 26, 2008, 05:06:27 PM
Don't dis the vice-grip, one of the most important emergency tools ever invented by man. Oh the stories ;D
Absolutely. The vise-grip is essential. It can become the clutch lever if you break yours in a get-off. If you break the end off the throttle cable, the vise grip can grab the end of the cable and become a makeshift throttle.
Don't ask how I know about these two uses for a vise-grip. :)
Quote from: speedevil on December 28, 2008, 06:01:55 AM
Absolutely. The vise-grip is essential. It can become the clutch lever if you break yours in a get-off. If you break the end off the throttle cable, the vise grip can grab the end of the cable and become a makeshift throttle.
Don't ask how I know about these two uses for a vise-grip. :)
Back in the days of hot patches, they were an essential carried item.
Sounds like a good heading for a new topic "things you've done with a pair of vice grips (motorcycle only)"
Was washing my bike today so I took a couple pictures while it was all apart.
open
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zipped
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You have to turn it just right to fit well. The nub that the factory strap uses gets in the way I think.
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the 'lid' doesn't close perfectly but it doesn't interfere with latching the seat.
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Oh, and the spark plug wrench does fit. Glad I checked.
Andy
Wasn't meant to be a dis but rather a vice grip will get you out of jams. just be sure not to round out all your bolt heads :P. FYI it replaces broken throttle lever on a beetle witth duals somewhere is a 65 with vise grip jaw prints on its hex shaft.. and a bunch of other places :-[
Quote from: Privateer on December 26, 2008, 05:47:06 PM
Yeah, good point. I made sure the socket was right size, but didn't make sure it actually fit.
Fuses also a good idea, thanks.
Andy
What do you mean you don't have a wine opener. Ok. Here's what I need. A screw: DECK, NOT METAL! A drill, and a pair of vice grips. Stand back people. This is going to get ugly.
Never get between a man and his Chablis.
quick score with Diamond pinky ring and a tap etviola [wine]
Quote from: Jarvicious on December 29, 2008, 09:41:04 PM
What do you mean you don't have a wine opener. Ok. Here's what I need. A screw: DECK, NOT METAL! A drill, and a pair of vice grips. Stand back people. This is going to get ugly.
Never get between a man and his Chablis.
that's an awesome toolkit, especially seeing as it fits under the seat and it's a good price. for those of us outside the U.S there are dealers but amazon sell them too!
paul.