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Completing Tool kit for L2 Glee

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#1 ·
I'm sure this was covered somewhere already, but could not find a good thread. I am interested in putting together a complete but yet simple tool kit to augment the existing tool kit for the L2 Glee. Questions?
1) What items to bring besides the OEM kit that you find necessary?
2) Tire repair kit necessary if primarily on asphalt or a must have?
3) The best place to keep the kit (tube behind left pannier?) Will it all fit?
4) asthetics count

Does anyone suggest leaving some things out like a hammer and improvise with a stone? Looking for a condensed kit to tour with. Any advise is appreciated. If this thread needs to be placed somewhere else in the forum please let me know. Thanks.
 
#2 ·
I carry a 12mm hex for the front axle, a socket wrench set, a tubeless tire repair kit and an air compressor. All that fits in the compressor bag under seat tray. However, I needed the space where the stock toolkit goes for the Rostra Cruise Control servo so the stock tool bag with the tools remaining that don't fit in the compressor bag lies in the space inside the right under seat cover. The tool tube mounted inside the left side case is filled with rags, vinyl gloves and chain lube.

I've never needed a hammer on the road but have been known to use my foot to budge a socket wrench. Rocks came in handy to prop up the rear wheel when I needed to change a tire on the road. The space isn't much different from other models so I'll move this to the general forum.
 
#3 ·
Thanks GW.
I can see the big issue for me is working out where everything will fit neatly. Like the idea of using the tray underneath the seat. I will see what I have available after I mount the EB PC-8 kit. I Will have to plan for chain maintenance supplies while riding. Hoping to find a small bottle of chain lube. Currently using a 20 oz or so Amsoil lube. Once I receive enough feedback I will start putting a kit together. Some of my riding friends are very picky about kit as well, so I will share this info with them.
 
#4 · (Edited)
Here is my toolkit:



3.3 lbs. contains:

Allen key selection
3/8 Stubby ratchet
socket extension
10, 12, 14 & 17 mm sockets
Standard pliers
Wrenches that came with the bike (covers everything major)
Screwdriver from
Wheel removal tool - 12 mm Allen socket
Adjustable wrench
Zip ties
Latex gloves
Spare fuses
Lighter
2 feet of Electrical tape
All in Kreiga Toolroll - yeah, it wasn't cheap but I got it on sale at the motorcycle show and I am a sucker for tool rolls :mrgreen:

Not shown and not considered in weight from above:

Small 12 Volt pump - I think it is a Slime from Walmart (small, cheap and works).
Plug kit (fits in a ziploc bag with the pump).
Leatherman in my jacket pocket (I always have it with me when I ride)
Folding Allen key set in the top case.
Small can of chain lube.
32oz MSR fuel bottle of extra fuel, rag and latex gloves in port side pannier tool tube

Everything, tool roll, pump and plug kit fits under the seat in the area the stock toolkit sits in. It's tight, but it fits.
 
#5 ·
Consider adding one or two road flares. Recall the photo of the Oregon crash on a winding road? Flares around the curves will warn on-coming drivers of the wreck. Be very cautious of their fire hazard with roadside grass.
 
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