[StephenCB]

I mentioned in my post that I finally have my RE, that the tool boxes are empty.

In addition to the minimum of what I should get to carry in the boxes as I ride (I am eyeing the kit at NField Gear), what would the list of "Must Have" tools include?

I have a fairly full tool cabinet, so may have most of the standard needed tools, I just want to be sure I have what it takes, tool wise, to do most maintenance and repairs.

[The Garbone]

A big spanner for the castle nut on the rear axle 24mm I think.   
A Torque wrench.
A nice wire crimper/ stripper.

Six way screwdriver <===linked  -you can  take the large bit out and use the shaft to remove jets, tighten hose clamps and such.  With one of these,a leatherman and electrical tape you can fix most anything.

[Ice]

I carry the following.

In the R/H tool box;
Throttle,clutch,brake and de compressor cables.
Inner tube and small patch kit ( to patch the puncture in the tire and in case I pinch the new tube)
A spare master link.

L/h tool box;
Points,condenser, 2 spare spark plugs.
Spare light bulbs and four fuses.
A couple zip ties, a few coils of bailing wire, a couple feet of 14ga wire.
Small roll of electrical tape.
( the factory tool roll could fit as well )

The tire pump is clipped to the right side if the rear frame.

 For riding the local area minimal tools sufficient to change cables, repair flats  and ignition faults should be enough.


I paint my tools bright yellow to make finding them in the grass and dirt easier.

 Because we sometimes venture far from home and well off the beaten path, my Bullets panniers are stocked pretty well with additional items and tools.


I like these 6-in-1 screwdrivers
http://www.tools-plus.com/lutz-6-in-1.html

and these tire irons http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/559-pumps_levers_etc/3631-emgo_tyre_levers.aspx

[MotoJ]

I don't carry tools in my toolboxes anymore because I've gone through 1-1/2 sets of locks and lost two tool rolls. The little tubular leather pouches that strap to the forks or behind the seat look cool and are safer. My tools are in my saddlebags now. 10-14 mm combo wrenches, 6" and 10" adjustable, combo screwdriver, test light, electrical tape, plug wrench, and some slip joint pliers. You can take care of just about anything.

[single]

Coincidentally,day before yesterday Jolly's left tool box opened and the tool roll exited.Turned a 70 mile ride into a150 mile ride as I attempted to locate the tools,without success.I readjusted the latch but did not see anything really wrong with it and can not get it open without the key so I just did not have it well and truly latched,probly.I do not see the tool kit as being available thru CMW.I have come up with a kit using a plastic roll from a cheap combination wrench set from Harbor Freight.I am gonna devise a strap that will hold the kit in place if the lid opens again,for whatever reason.On what to put in there,I went to the parts manual and the kit is listed but does not appear as complete as Jolly's was.So I just went round the bike matching spanners to bolts and so on,from my stock of "extras".Still need the 24mm.and tire tools.
This is just another example of Jolly and I being a fair match as I am forever dropping things,almost a ritual with me.

[Blltrdr]

TDC tool and a small feeler gauge set. A jack comes in handy sometimes. You will find there are some open end box wrenches you will need to duplicate for some adjustments/repairs 10,13,14,15 mm. A set of adjustable wrenches small-large and locking pliers. Multimeter and crimper/stripper. Look on craigslist for tools or garage sales.

[olhogrider]

In addition to those mentioned, I like a small Vice-Grip pliers. I used one once to replace a missing shift lever. The C5 has a rubber strap in its oval toolbox. It looks just like the one holding the battery in. I keep my tools in a saddlebag.

[RBHoge]

I find that the tool roll that came with the bike is quite sufficient. I improved on the tire irons, and am looking for a set of offset metric wrenches. The straight ones are most awkward when adjusting the valves. 

The stock tool roll came with both a couple of metric wrenches and some in "English" measure.  I think that most of the nuts etc. can be negotiated safely with an all metric set  The T.D.C. tool mentioned above is also quite handy as is a spare spark plug caddie (Both from CMW and reasonably priced!)  Get a inner tube patch kit locally.
Happy riding,
Bob

[Hog Head]

Cell phone and wife that knows how to shift the pickup

[barenekd]

Since I don't have any additional tool box storage places on my bike, The stock kit is it. I'm not even sure what's in it.
Things I have had fail out "there." A sunken carb float--my favorite--on a Matchless with an Amal. I had sufficient tools to take the float bowl off, I think I had a little piece of tape to seal the float for awhile. It got me about 80 miles to home. Of course, the tape fell off! It was a slow leak.
Flat tires. I used to carry a plug kit when I had tubeless tires. They don't work worth a crap on tubes! I usually ride slowly on the flat to a gas station and and proceed to solve the problem from there.
Ignition problems. I have a G5. What the hell am I supposed to do out in the sticks? Ain't gonna reset the points or worry about finding TDC. A spare spark plug cap? Ya gotta be s%&*ting me.
Cables. A throttle cable should be obvious before it totally fails. Clutch cable. I've ridden many miles without a clutch cable. Up shifts are easy, downshift require a blip of throttle blip to do them smoothly. To stop shift into neutral. To start push off with your feet to get it rolling, then drop it into first.  Choke cable, who uses it? They are nice things to have at home, but I never felt the need to carry any of them with.
Broken chain, Probably not a bad idea to have a spare master link, but that will fit in the tool box. May even be one in there. Guess I oughta look.
There are three spare fuses in the fuse boxes. Shouldn't need any more.
Bulbs. Got spares at home. Don't do much night riding. Should survive. Probably rattle apart carrying them around anyway.
Bare



Bare

[mikail gransee]

I find that the tool roll that came with the bike is quite sufficient. I improved on the tire irons, and am looking for a set of offset metric wrenches. The straight ones are most awkward when adjusting the valves. 

The stock tool roll came with both a couple of metric wrenches and some in "English" measure.  I think that most of the nuts etc. can be negotiated safely with an all metric set  The T.D.C. tool mentioned above is also quite handy as is a spare spark plug caddie (Both from CMW and reasonably priced!)  Get a inner tube patch kit locally.
Happy riding,
Bob

I would also recommend a Cell Phone and a good motor club like AAA.

[GreenForce82]

Not to brag, but All us Military Guys have a BIG advantage on the tool carrying capacity! I am loaded to the brim with tolls and both the factory manual and the snidal, i also have TWO spare tubes, and some extra wire. I keep more tools than I can remember in there, but I am sure that one day I might need them, and if not perhaps I will be able to help a stranded motorist of some type.

RIDE SAFE!

[Afro Samurai]

http://www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/viewforum.php?function=viewthread&forumref=5&threadref=11061&currentpage=0

I am trying to get my on board tools down to a reasonable size....no luck yet...funny older post on hitchcocks

[ace.cafe]

You can do almost anything on the bike with the tool roll that comes with it.
The tools aren't real great, but they will get you by for nearly anything that happens to you on the road.
For the added tools, a large socket or wrench to fit the nut on the countershaft sprocket(different sizes for 4-speed or 5-speed), and a 1" socket to take off the alternator nut are handy additions. A chain breaker and a spare master link wouldn't hurt to have. And a small 12v test light with some electrical tape and some wire cutting pliers are essential.

[flyboy]

Best thing I found to have...small flashlight and "cheater" glasses.