Dual Sport Tool Kit Magic
"Watch me pull a tire iron out of a hat."
Tool kits are like health prevention … you don’t think about it until something’s broken.
Sometimes, when you’re a newbie and just getting started on rides you might be lucky enough to hook up with a group of riders with at least one guy or gal who’s been around the block, make that trail, when it comes to changing tires.
While watching him work his magic on the flat, you will probably find a well-rounded tool kit in this magician’s bag of tricks lying on the ground next to him.
A fine-tuned tool kit may take years to develop, especially for the singular needs of your bike. But, if you take some advice from the riders who have been servicing their own bikes in the field for a long time then you’re one step ahead of the game.
Take Tim Hillsamer, for instance. This incredibly adept rider, with many years of trail, dirt, dual sport, racing (desert/endures/scrambles/GP’s) and trials riding experience, has one of the most fine-tuned and efficient tool kits around. Plus, he has taken the time to share his knowledge with fellow riders.
Back in 2007 on a recovery day after an intense ride, Tim took the time and energy to photo-journal his entire tool kit in an Adventure Rider forum post. He also went the extra mile to provide explanations for tools used and tips on how to use them .
I contacted Tim after discovering this gold mine on the ADV Rider website. I asked him if he had a list of all the tools in his kit, and, when his answer was no, I offered my services to compile the list myself. The Rugged Rider tool kit list table below is the final compilation, which not only gives you a list of Tim’s recommended tools and tips, but includes links for where to buy these babies.
So, get out your top hat, because you’re about to pull a magic rabbit out of it!
Check out the Rugged Rider tool kit list.
Nice tool kit list! good tips and easy to pick up what I don’t have. Guess it’s time to pull the seat and see what the hell’s under there…before I break something.