What Tools should I always carry?
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What Tools should I always carry?
A tubeless tire patch kit (with LOTS of plugs) and a portable 12V air compressor is a MUST! I believe someone in our group or someone that we’ve run across on the trails has used our compressor on every multi-day outing we’ve had. Two weeks ago I used 7 plugs in two large sidewall holes and rode another 50 miles after that before calling it a day (I also run with “Slime” in all of my tires). Hopefully you have a utility quad riding with your group that can carry the compressor and any other bulky items you bring along.
Another handy gadget would be a garden sprayer (a larger one), one that you fill with liquid (in this case – water) and pump the handle to add air pressure. You can keep this with your hauling vehicle so when you come back you can clean off your radiator (if going to a car wash is not on the agenda). Of course you can spend more money and get one of those portable 12V mini pressure washers too, but the garden sprayer (less portable) can get the job done.
Another handy gadget would be a garden sprayer (a larger one), one that you fill with liquid (in this case – water) and pump the handle to add air pressure. You can keep this with your hauling vehicle so when you come back you can clean off your radiator (if going to a car wash is not on the agenda). Of course you can spend more money and get one of those portable 12V mini pressure washers too, but the garden sprayer (less portable) can get the job done.
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What Tools should I always carry?
Well I did this some time ago and didn’t save it, so here goes again.
This is what I carry in my quad toolbox under the seat.
Small compressor
Tire plug kit
Circuit tester
Circuit diagram for the quad
Spare spark plug
All the original tools plus a few extras like multi driver a few sockets multi use pliers crescent wrench
First aid kit, which includes an A bandage, bandades, disinfectant cleaning swabs and pain killers
This is what I carry in my rear quad box.
Chainsaw
50’ ½" rope
100’ ¼" rope
******-block
Spare belt
Tree saver
1 Gal gas
Plus all I need for the days ride
This is what I leave in my toolbox in my truck.
Spare parts:
Spare outer rear cv boot kit
Spare outer front cv boot kit
Spare water pump seal and gaskets
Spare throttle assembly
Spare wire and crimp connectors
Roll of electrical tape
Roll of duct tape
Tools
Gal of varsol
Aluminum parts wash basin
Wire crimpers
Full set of wrenches
Full set of sockets
Special tool for replacing the water pump seal
Good selection of screw drivers
Multimeter
3 Crescent wrenches
Scissor jack
Coolant
Engine oil
Grease gun
I'm sure there must be a few items missing from my list cos this is from memory.</FONT>
This is what I carry in my quad toolbox under the seat.
Small compressor
Tire plug kit
Circuit tester
Circuit diagram for the quad
Spare spark plug
All the original tools plus a few extras like multi driver a few sockets multi use pliers crescent wrench
First aid kit, which includes an A bandage, bandades, disinfectant cleaning swabs and pain killers
This is what I carry in my rear quad box.
Chainsaw
50’ ½" rope
100’ ¼" rope
******-block
Spare belt
Tree saver
1 Gal gas
Plus all I need for the days ride
This is what I leave in my toolbox in my truck.
Spare parts:
Spare outer rear cv boot kit
Spare outer front cv boot kit
Spare water pump seal and gaskets
Spare throttle assembly
Spare wire and crimp connectors
Roll of electrical tape
Roll of duct tape
Tools
Gal of varsol
Aluminum parts wash basin
Wire crimpers
Full set of wrenches
Full set of sockets
Special tool for replacing the water pump seal
Good selection of screw drivers
Multimeter
3 Crescent wrenches
Scissor jack
Coolant
Engine oil
Grease gun
I'm sure there must be a few items missing from my list cos this is from memory.</FONT>
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What Tools should I always carry?
One thing that I would add to the list is to carry some Alumiseal (sp?) in case you get a leak as well as having extra fluids and a spare belt. It is also a good idea to carry some water with you as well as some rags or towels. You never know when you may need that stuff. I also like to carry waterproof matches with me and a leatherman knife.
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