Altoids Tin...mini emergency pocket, Under seat

[Two50noob]

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This is a good thread. Made me think about packing a few extra things.

Btw.. Will chewing gum help fix a leaking radiator?

Ya know i have no idea. I was planning on adding a small amount of quicksteel that would probably be a better application.

 

[Two50noob]

No, the Gerber that was referred to is probably a multitool made by Gerber. They also do knives and other cutting implements.

But seriously guys, how much work do you plan to do on the side of the road? Wire, multitools, fuses, cable clamps? Shouldn't all these things be checked at home? And then before you ride? The T-Clock list takes care of most of your issues. If you see something that makes the little bell ring in your head, don't ignore it.

The reason I say this is because I'm a mechanical service guy at work and machines tell you things are going awry before they $h!t the bed. You can see cables beginning to fray, feel levers getting stiff, hear engines change sound etc.

That being said, an emergency kit is a good idea. Especially the tire repair kit.

Sure basic maintenance is your first line of defence but as Rob has pointed out you might be able to help someone else out and your pre-check wont help you with fuses. Any was a multitool is useful at all times i always have one on me.

 

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Sure basic maintenance is your first line of defence but as Rob has pointed out you might be able to help someone else out and your pre-check wont help you with fuses. Any was a multitool is useful at all times i always have one on me.

Last time I had to use mine on my bike it was because a chipmunk had crewed some wires while at a cottage causing a ground fault. Little bit of electrical tape, new fuse and off I went.

 

[ouku]

oh a spade connector your cable broke right at the head eh?

Yes, this is pretty much all the trick:

 

[ouku]

Btw.. Will chewing gum help fix a leaking radiator?

No, it doesnt work ;(

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