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Post by justascootin on Jul 23, 2008 22:32:17 GMT -5
What do you guys suggest to always have in your trunks for safety and emergencies/repair?
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Post by dean on Jul 23, 2008 22:39:04 GMT -5
gauze, splints, needle and thread (disinfected), self-sticking clothes patches.
Oh...did you mean for the repair of the scooter?
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Post by bike4miles on Jul 24, 2008 15:57:11 GMT -5
I always cary my gloves so if it rains it won't sing my hands. I also just ordered a tubless tire repair kit with inflator that I won't leave home without. One flat is enough to learn my lesson.
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Post by gottascoot on Jul 24, 2008 19:56:07 GMT -5
most scoots have one spark plug,I carry an extra with tool ,a cable or chain w/lock if i have to lock and return with parts or to p/u.the tubless plug kit & foot pump I`m gonna add,small first aid kit,no joke! what else guys?
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Post by scootennewbie on Jul 24, 2008 20:42:34 GMT -5
Though some will laugh when I say this, but I would suggest (next to the standard tools), carrying Duck tape and a small role of metal wire, or a folded clothes hanger. I dropped my muffler out of state due to a hook breaking loose and was able to wire it up with a clothes hanger until I made it home. As for the duck tape, it's the poor mans super glue  |
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Post by justascootin on Jul 24, 2008 21:29:12 GMT -5
Though some will laugh when I say this, but I would suggest (next to the standard tools), carrying Duck tape and a small role of metal wire, or a folded clothes hanger. I dropped my muffler out of state due to a hook breaking loose and was able to wire it up with a clothes hanger until I made it home. As for the duck tape, it's the poor mans super glue ;D Whatever it takes man! |
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Post by justascootin on Jul 24, 2008 21:30:18 GMT -5
I always cary my gloves so if it rains it won't sing my hands. I also just ordered a tubless tire repair kit with inflator that I won't leave home without. One flat is enough to learn my lesson. What type of tire repair kit did u order? |
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Post by bob67 on Jul 25, 2008 9:34:29 GMT -5
Duct tape ,tarp , shovel , bag of lime , rubber gloves ,wait , thats my car trunk ....
ohh , scooter , i just got it but this will be my travel kit ...., cellphone , creditcard , aaa card , basic tools , disposable poncho , small led flashlite , pump & flat repair , pen & paper .
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Post by gottascoot on Jul 26, 2008 21:45:33 GMT -5
hey Bob67 nice car however do I see a shade-tree just outside the pic. frame? I`ve been there,how could I have forgot the duct tape? I`m from the south and love nascar.
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Post by tscoot on Jul 27, 2008 10:22:00 GMT -5
OK i have toolkit,spare plug,rain gear ,first aid kit in mine i want to get a tire kit any suggestions?
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Post by neuro on Jul 27, 2008 16:06:23 GMT -5
A cell phone in my pocket. Plus, I have a scooter carrier hanging on the wall of our garage, and harness straps in my SUV. So in an emergency a cell phone call to my wife and she puts the carrier in the SUV and comes to pick me up. I hope it never happens but I'm prepared.
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Post by aladinbama on Jul 28, 2008 22:03:04 GMT -5
What NO WD-40? And some of you guys are from the south - you know the adage - if it moves and it's not suppose to - Duct Tape (or bailing wire for muffler applications), if it suppose to move and doesn't - WD-40. Sorry bout that, but I had ta.
Seriously, at this point I have - mid sized phillips head screwdriver, an 8mm, 10 and 12mm socket with wrench and extension, a small first aid kit (ok, just various size band-aides - I don't know why, if anything happens a band-aide most likely isn't going to fix it), a roll of electrical tape (duct tapes brother), and a plug wrench. I've got this all in the same little pouch under the seat. So far, even when I'm working on it at home, the tools I have listed cover 95% of anything I need to do or un-do.
I NEVER ride without my cellphone. I think that's about the most important thing to carry.
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Post by gottascoot on Jul 29, 2008 6:49:31 GMT -5
hey aladinbama,you know it!!how did we get by without cellphones b-4? I dont do alot of night riding however a good flashlight if you do would be a must.--what else guys ?---
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Post by gottascoot on Jul 31, 2008 21:51:23 GMT -5
I dont think a couple zip lock baggies would take up much space,always nice to keep your wallet and cell phone dry if you get caught it a down-pour? what else?
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Post by indy50 on Aug 1, 2008 15:45:57 GMT -5
OK i have toolkit,spare plug,rain gear ,first aid kit in mine i want to get a tire kit any suggestions? Check out cabelas website, I got a nice co2 inflator with plug kit for 24 bucks. You'll find it in the atv acessories section |
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Post by tscoot on Aug 1, 2008 18:44:17 GMT -5
thanks indy i will ;D
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Post by Cookees on Aug 1, 2008 20:48:33 GMT -5
Bottle of Vicodin and a package of trojans. ;D ;D ;D
just kiddn'
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Post by bob67 on Aug 10, 2008 0:32:47 GMT -5
would one of those small bicycle frome pumps work for a scoot tire to get it home  ?? |
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Post by WarrenS on Aug 10, 2008 14:23:05 GMT -5
would one of those small bicycle frome pumps work for a scoot tire to get it home ?? Yes |
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Post by pukame2 on Aug 25, 2008 0:50:38 GMT -5
I keep it to a minimum. A small OEM tool kit, a tire repair with CO2 inflator and a cell phone. Of course, no more than 5 miles radius around my house on most occasions. Longer than that, I have other means.
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Post by scosgt on Sept 4, 2008 23:03:46 GMT -5
Two spare tubes, every socket and screwdriver for the bike, two spare headlight bulbs (will be ordering the taillight and turn bulbs tomorrow) flashlight, FLASHLIGHT, paper towels, alcohol wipes, spare safety glasses (don't use a full face helmet in the summer), tube patch kit, small bottle of two stroke oil, two spare spark plugs.
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Post by tonytech81 on Sept 20, 2008 15:08:03 GMT -5
well i got a spare bulb,fuses,rain pancho,basic tools and small flashligth u never know when u scooter is going 2 leave u hanging and moust of the time repairs are easy and u can fix it rigth away if u brake down
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Post by shescoots150 on Sept 21, 2008 9:39:39 GMT -5
Bottle of Vicodin and a package of trojans. ;D ;D ;D just kiddn' Cookees, Lol! ;D That was so funny that I threw you a bone! Even tho I have a couple of ICE #s in my cell, I still have info taped under my seat with my name and info #s to contact in case something was to happen. I keep, gloves, sunglassses, pen & paper, duct tape, basic tools, flash light, water bottle, hand lotion, pocket knife and a plasitc grocery bag and I always keep bungee cords in my scoot. Oh yeah, and a small hair brush! Lol!  ( of course I never leave home with out it! ;D ) |
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Post by spacecowboy on Sept 21, 2008 18:23:32 GMT -5
Learned something new today. Carry a few nuts and bolts in the sizes common to your scooter. My muffler broke on HWY-51 today because the lock bolts vibrated loose and there were no open auto parts stores for miles.
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Post by nickiemcnichols on Nov 9, 2008 21:27:33 GMT -5
Scoots,
Good stuff to have on hand. I also carry: extra tube of lipstick, sunscreen, bottle of water, credit card, reusable shopping bag, (you never know when you'll see a sale), and a light. One night, I would have been stranded till daylight if I hadn't had a flashlight.
Nickie
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Post by greg on Nov 10, 2008 20:31:22 GMT -5
nickie good idea about the flashlight i will have to add one!
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Post by WarrenS on Nov 12, 2008 16:44:11 GMT -5
I carry a crank or shaker flashlight. I don't worry about dead batteries.
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( of course I never leave home with out it! ;D )