On the trail tool bag

[Pricecheck]

First off, I didn't know exactly where to place this thread.  The lounge seemed like the proper place.  On to the topic.

I ride XC and like anyone else with an R, you know that we are limited on space for tools or spare parts.  This being said, I do carry some tools with me in my truck or trailer.  I just want to know what people are using for use while on the trail.  I'm thinking of a fanny pack slung around to my back or strapped behind the bumper.

Here are some things that I'm thinking of carrying (wrenches kept to what is needed):  Allen wrenches, crescent wrench, small vice grips, duct tape, zip ties, flat head, phillips, spark plug wrench, spark plug, rag, 20'-30' of climbing rope for towing, master link, few spare bolts, needed sockets and ratchet, space blanket for emergency cold weather break downs, spare jets for drastic temp/elevation changes, flash light, toilet paper

This is just off the top of my head but I'm sure there is more.  All of these items will be space saving sizes.  The small roll of gorilla tape can be smashed flat to work as well.  For me I'm slowly getting rid of regular bolts and moving over to allen heads so wrenches needed are kept to a minimum.

I believe you all get the idea.  Please post up your list of necessities and what you use to carry it and where it is placed and maybe some pics if you can.

[T8R6X]

i carry 2 masterlinks! and have used them both great call everything i carry in a small camelback your way ahead of me, so thank you for some thing i should add to mine back

[jcs003]

two spark plugs

spark plug wrench

master link

clutch cable

20 oz bottle of oil/gas (enough to get up hills if im lost.  will push on flats and downhills)


john

[havinnoj]

I'll be watching this thread.  I only ride dunes almost and always with at least 1 other person so if a major breakdown occurs it's pretty easy to get back to camp.  That being said, I do carry a backpack containing the standard 250R tool kit (10,12,14,17mm wrenches, pliers, screwdriver, and plug wrench), spare plug, knife, first aid kit and water.

[4WHLr]

Spark plug, plug wrench, zip ties, a couple of mini screw drivers for carb adjusting,  and the most helpful ( and most used) thing I carry is a tire plug kit and a CO2 inflator kit. I also use a fanny pack slung to the  back.  Anything larger the 4wd guys carry. They have to make themselves useful for something.

Also: forgot a ziplock bag of TP :fighting0024:

[Pricecheck]

My use will be racing and just trail riding.  Ziploc bags to carry certain stuff is definitely essential.  Tire plug kit, lightweight and low on space.  Interesting on the co2 inflator kit.  I'll look into space on that.

The only reason I have screw drivers is the carb adjustments.  I just changed my carb screws to allen head yesterday.  All of my bolts are slowly becoming the SS allen head bolts.  Now even though I have the esr jet wrench I think I might make a wrench.  One side it'll have the size for the spark plug.  The other side will have the size for the bowl screw.  On that end it'll have a small flat head protruding.  

One thing I haven't made yet but it will work is my cheap vice grip mod.  I bought a $2 pair of vice grips from walmart and I'm going to weld a plate on the end with two circles on it.  This will be used for crimping on the master link so I can slide the clip in.  Dan clued me in on using a small socket but I'm taking it a step further and having it a one piece tool and it being able to squeeze both ends at once.  I like the clutch cable idea.  Being I just snapped one I will carry an extra.  Also I might carry an extra shifter lever and clutch lever.  That or I'll use the vice grips to limp back!

Good additions to the kit.  Once I find an appropriate bag I will try and post something up.  Right now I do have a great maxpedition monkey admin pouch that would do excellent but I wear it for my military kit.  It has great storage in a small space.  You just need to fab up a strap or waist belt if you want to wear it.  Also check out toiletry bags.  Maxpedition has a tactical toiletry bag.  Looks cool.

[JR250R]

I got a alpinestar backpack that is actually for street bikes. It's waterproof and has a strap that goes around your waist and shoulder straps with and adjustable one that connects them up on chest. It's comfortable to wear and I carry gallon of gas, spark plug, master link, clutch perch and lever, brake lever, screwdrivers, ratchet and sockets, adjustable cresson wrench, some gas line hose, extra metric bolts, black tape and prob what ever else I think I may need lol. Seems like a lot but as soon as I can add the gas to my tank I do and then it's just weight of tools. When we stop at playgrounds or hillclimbs I just take it off. On one ride I actually fixed 3 different quads with all my parts.

[JR250R]

You should only need some pliers to seat the master link then slide clip over? Never used a vise.

[Pricecheck]

You should only need some pliers to seat the master link then slide clip over? Never used a vise.

I've always used just pliers but Dan showed me that it was easier to place a socket in between so the pressure is directly above the pin.  

I've got a few backpacks to use.  Actually have one that I'll sell if anyone wants it.  It's a motherlode backpack/camelbak.  Brand new.  Back to the backpacks.  I can see that being great on dune rides and such.  Probably a good idea for me to throw one in the truck for a just in case situation.  It would be nice to load out extra stuff to include water.  Right now I'm actually watching a video on the maxpedition beefy.  Pretty cool pouch.  I don't know how many of those types of bags I've thrown away.  I've got tons of headlamps and all.  I think my titanium knife will make it in the pouch if there's room.

Edit: Maxpedition pouch model.  Also, I just thought about this but everyone who wants to carry an extra clutch cable could just put electrical tape over the ends and zip tie it to the frame.  It would just go with the frame and would never be in the way.  Just a thought.  Or maybe attach it to the underside of the seat coiled up.

[fx4pitrone]

Fire starter for cold weather.... Tampon in the sealed plastic... Need to start a fire quick to keep warm... Hold the string, dip into gas tank, light you match/lighter....

[rk88r]

http://www.glock.com/english/glock20.htm Just in case I need to put a four stroke out of it's misery.

[rk88r]

I use the stock kit with a master link, spark plug, and the g20 sometimes.

[Pricecheck]

I was thinking earlier that my buddy gave me some old tools and said he thought they went to a 250r.  I threw them all away.  I was looking yesterday and saw the same exact tools.  Someone restoring one could have used them I bet.

Glock 20.  There's a method!

[broken1]

I use a fanny pack or backpack for tools & water when riding in the dune's. Maybe instead of climbing rope get some mule tape. I carry a 20' piece of that in my pack & it takes up a lot less space than rope. For those that don't know what mule tape is, it's a flat woven rope that phone & power company's use for pulling wire. I have some in 1250# & 2500# test. I've doubled up the 2500# line & pulled a car with it once so it's very strong.

[Pricecheck]

Broken, that sounds cool. I did find the strap of one of the trx workout systems and it might work. I'll take a look at the mule tape.