Just rode it home... Tool Kit?

Just rode home my new TE 310. Couple of observations:

1) It is TALL (and I am not). Was able to get one foot down at stoplights with effort. Gotta break in the suspension. Until then, I am going to drop it a few times. Already broke the tip off the clutch lever.

2) It is restricted. The air filter restriction is extreme. After the break-in, I hope to open it up. Nice to have all the parts supplied with the bike.

3) Sound is awesome.

4) Fuel injection is awesome.

5) Fuel tank is a bitch. I can't seem to get a pump to work slow enough yet. I will learn. The cap is a joke (profit center for farkle mfgs).

6) Worst surprise: No Italian flag sticker on the rear fender. Prettiest thing on the 2008's...

I want to put together a simple tool kit and spares to carry with (or mount on) the bike. Any suggestions?

On filling the tank, do your best to aim the nozzle toward the back of the tank. Should help prevent taking a bath in nature's best solvent!

Oh yeah, congrats on your new ride!

Check out Rick's page on the tool kit and other mods of his TE 310http://www.rickramsey.net/TE310mods.htm#bags

Congads on your bike.

This is a great tool that I found at Target. You will find it over by the bicycles. It is nice to have a handy tool that will do almost everything!

You guys rock!

Done some scrounging around Harbor Freight for cheapo tools and walked out almost empty handed. Poked around the links provided (plus thumper talk, advrider) and have a pretty good idea of what I will need.

The Target thing looks interesting.

Put another hour on it today. Getting the hang of the tall bike.

I didn't see this link mentioned, but if you want to see more ideas about tools than you could carry with Mike Kay's support truck , take a look at:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262998&highlight=toolkit+thread

Howard Snell

I carry more tools than the "Bell" multi-tool but I use the hell out of this tool. I also bring 8,10,12,15 mm wreches, and a crescent. A set of pliers, and tire irons, and an assortment of bolts and nuts that may rattle loose.

oops double post.

I might be a little late to this party but here goes anywho.
I haven't really carried tools w/me before and I thought it was a good idea to get a few things just in case. Turns out I've used a few on the trail so it was a good idea (heck maybe even my first one of those) I picked up a MSR multi-tool and it has worked great. I think it was only around $20, nice & compact, and has worked for what I needed so far. Other things include, Leatherman (A.K.A. wondertool), flashlight, crazy pliers, cresent wrench (small but will fit the 27mm axle nut!) misc spare bolts and zip ties. I'm sure there is more stuff I will need in the future but its a good start. I other junk I care around in the pack too.
Another issue but the Zacspeed Protector is Awesome!!

Negative. But work tends to follow me around for some odd reason. I didn't notice that cylinder there when I took the pic. (Survivair cylinder)

I have some duct tape (more correctly Gorilla tape) electrical tape and some bandage wrap that lives in my pack!

87 cubic foot of 4500 PSIG Nitrous should get the job done!