Two questions

[Habib]

1. What tires are available that are not made in China? Or at least made by a more known reputable manufacturer.




2. Is there a list or lists someplace of suggested road tools? Usually what comes with are not complete, don't work right or just some generic wrenches. What would be
Spyder specific needed tools for minor fixes on the road?


Thank's

 

[ARtraveler]

A set of torx added to the set is good. I also carry blue lock tite.

 

[Bob Denman]

As far as Question #2: I suggest a MasterCard Platinum Card...

 

[Habib]

As far as Question #2: I suggest a MasterCard Platinum Card...

At least it would be easy to carry. :2thumbs:

 

[Chupaca]

Well....

I no longer do tires.....:lecturef_smilie: and there is not a whole lot you csn do on these machines on the side of the road...as mentioned torx wrenches and a tire repair kit, zip ties and duct tape. The best tool is the "spydercodes app" and it is free.....:thumbup:

 

[DrewNJ]

A tire plug kit and co2, a cell phone, and some cash/credit card is all I carry.
Your not fixing squat, other than a flat tire, on the side of the road.


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[Jheck]

And it's not just Spyders, it's the same with all the big touring bikes today. Other than plug a tire you ain't fixing nothing. Electronics, electrioncs, electronics, it has infested them all. Plus just about everything has a huge amount of Tupperware ware that you have to take off to get to anything. Imagine trying to put that back together on a dark night beside the road. HEY WHERE THE HELL DID THAT PUSH PIN GO???? It just ain't simple like it used to be. Carry a good credit card.:dontknow:

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

Kenda is a chinese tire manufacturer

 

[PistonBlown]

Tools etc

New Zealanders have a whole ethos about this called the "Number 8 wire mentality". Basically we think we can fix anything using whatever scrap materials are available to hand. "Number 8 Wire" refers to a common fencing wire which is often 'plundered' for roadside repairs.

A roadside repair is about doing just enough to get you somewhere safe where your Spyder can be properly fixed. It's also about making yourself safe while your trying to do it.

My 'toolkit' reflects that and actually has very few tools in it:

• Roadside tire repair kit + small pump.
• A multi-tool that has a pair of pliers
• The torx screwdriver from the toolkit and an angled one (like a Allen key) for more leverage. Just need one size to get the body panels off.
• Mole grips
• Gaffer tape
• a few long cable ties
• A short length of Number 8 wire
• A short length of auto electrical wire and 2 scotchloc connectors
• Spare bulb for rear lights (if both blow then Spyder goes into limp home mode)
• Two 6mm lock nuts & bolts and 4 wide washers.
• Strong plastic bin bag
• Cloth rag
• Bottle of water (so I'm hydrated)
• Fluro Jacket (so I'm visible)
• A way to charge the phone on the Spyder (so you always have a full battery if you do break down).

On my phone I have:

• Torch App
• Spydercodes App
• Spyder Workshop manual
• St Johns First Aid App (think this is only available in NZ)
• GPS App - Obviously for directions but I've also used this after coming across an accident on a rural road to give the emergency services co-ordinates.