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[togo]

for a Zero, what tools should be in your toolpack?

for starters, a *short* ratcheting #2 phillips so you can take off the front plastics.  metric hex bits for that, or an allen wrench set.  we don't need many wrenches- maybe just a crescent wrench or two?  how are the co2 cartridges for adding air pressure?  is fixing a flat a reasonable thing for commuters to do or is that more of an adventure / touring kind of thing?  My commutes are 20-100 miles, never too far from urban areas.  I have the RV/motorcycle version of AAA.

http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/what-do-you-keep-in-your-motorcycle-tool-roll-1761541174

kind of looks like a good pack but at $75 i think i'd pick up a roll and put in tools I already own.  Any recommendations?

[MrDude_1]

I just replied on there myself.
I HATE CO2 cartridge based inflators.  I keep a palm sized air compressor with me.  Its the exact same air compressor that you can buy at walmart, I just take it out of the case.

Compressor
tire plugs
cement
T-handle reamer and plug tool
pliers

thats all for just flats.

after that, it depends on the bike and the ride.
for the FXS, Id just carry a credit card... because I am not too far from home to get towed.

[CrashCash]

for the FXS, Id just carry a credit card... because I am not too far from home to get towed.

You might want to look into AMA membership, because they include a free towing service. I used it when I had a wiring harness problem in my SR to get the bike to the dealer for free.

[Say10 15FX 16FXS]

The tool kit you can get from Zero (made by Cruz) lists the tools. That should give you a basic idea.

http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_4&products_id=128