Tool Pouch
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- ScooterMonkey
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Tool Pouch
I'm going to put together a Tool Pouch to carry on my Scoot, I'd like some suggestions as to what I should include in it.
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- Elm Creek Smith
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I think he was talking about some good tools, you know, real screwdrivers, a small socket set, some wrenches.
I'd recommend standard and shorty screwdrivers that fit the screws on the scooter, sockets appropriate to the nuts and bolts we might need to remove/tighten, wrenches ditto, some spare bulbs for the signals/brake light, flat fixer stuff, and one of those CO2 tire inflator thingies with enough cartridges to inflate both tires.
But that's just me.
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I'd recommend standard and shorty screwdrivers that fit the screws on the scooter, sockets appropriate to the nuts and bolts we might need to remove/tighten, wrenches ditto, some spare bulbs for the signals/brake light, flat fixer stuff, and one of those CO2 tire inflator thingies with enough cartridges to inflate both tires.
But that's just me.
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repeat from probably lots of places in these forums:
Roadside Assistance - 866.311.8982
I'm going to put that in my cell right now.
While I agree all those tools might prove useful once in a while, you put all those things in the compartment under the seat and you'll have no room for a helmet, disc lock or other security device, etc. Maybe for a long distance roadtrip, but not daily riding.
I think the most useful tool is a cell phone. A friend at work also suggested placing the number listed above onto a card and taping it inside the compartment somewhere for when your cell battery dies at the worst time.
Roadside Assistance - 866.311.8982
I'm going to put that in my cell right now.
While I agree all those tools might prove useful once in a while, you put all those things in the compartment under the seat and you'll have no room for a helmet, disc lock or other security device, etc. Maybe for a long distance roadtrip, but not daily riding.
I think the most useful tool is a cell phone. A friend at work also suggested placing the number listed above onto a card and taping it inside the compartment somewhere for when your cell battery dies at the worst time.
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How about just a leatherman crunch, something for light (lightstick or mini mag light), maybe a can of fix-a-flat, a cell phone, a snack to eat while waiting for the road side people....
BTW, there is a bit of space under the front cowlin (cover). I guess it would be possible to tape/foam some tools in place there and just keep a small philips head screw driver under the seat; so as to be able to remove the front cowling.
I also thought about getting some eye bolts to put on the front; using the threaded mounts that the rack would use. Then you could attach a small tool kit on the front, ala the older Harleys which really do need a tool kit. Anyone know what size tread is on the front of the Buddy?
BTW, there is a bit of space under the front cowlin (cover). I guess it would be possible to tape/foam some tools in place there and just keep a small philips head screw driver under the seat; so as to be able to remove the front cowling.
I also thought about getting some eye bolts to put on the front; using the threaded mounts that the rack would use. Then you could attach a small tool kit on the front, ala the older Harleys which really do need a tool kit. Anyone know what size tread is on the front of the Buddy?
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Didn't think about a tire gauge since I almost always have one with me. Same for the cell phone. However, since I've been places where Cingular doesn't go, I'll take a tool pouch along. I don't put my helmet in the underseat storage anyway.
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Update: Really should have thought about a tire gauge. Just checked the tires on the Buddy tonight after wondering why it seemed to be riding rough. Tire pressure was 40+ PSI in both of them. Took them down to 30 PSI. I'll take it for a ride tomorrow to see how it rides.
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Update: Really should have thought about a tire gauge. Just checked the tires on the Buddy tonight after wondering why it seemed to be riding rough. Tire pressure was 40+ PSI in both of them. Took them down to 30 PSI. I'll take it for a ride tomorrow to see how it rides.
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