Wilsons Sandbox

Posted: **Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:26 am**

Whats your duct tape type MUST pack in your kit items?

the odd ball MacGyver Item to take for an Emergency repair etc.

Mine: besides Tapes, liquid JB weld, Zipstrips, GIANT twisty ties,

I found that on packages for toys tools etc. you can find some extra thick, 1-2 foot long twisty ties, (like on bread bags.)

It's like have insulated (plastic coated) baling wire. doesn't scratch (usualy)

Vasoline (small pill bottle filled), lube a part, for cuts, lipbalm, or starting fires.

Trash bag (heavy duty large commercial) on trips lays in the bottom of saddle bags.

Whats you ODD BALL MACGYVER ITEMS

Posted: **Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:51 pm**

I'll bite. In addition to the basic bike tool set > On my bike every day: Stainless steel safety wire, plastic fork & spoon (ever forget these on a camping trip? I have!), electrical tape, small bottle of Scottoil for the oiler (also good on cables, pivot points, etc... in a pinch), spare fuses, a couple of feet of electrical wire, wire ties - both plastic and metal, dollar store compressed-into-pellet-size hand towels packed in a 35mm film can, 1/4 in. drive sockets in 8,10 & 12mm + the driver , extensions & an adapter to turn cordless screwdriver bits in common, #2 and #3 phillips head, tire gauge, collapsable bicycle pump, Moose racing multi-tool/plier, half a hacksaw blade with electrical tape protecting stuff from the teeth, assorted small metric bolts and nuts suitable for replacing those shaken loose, a couple of nylon license plate bolt and nut pairs, a few bungee cords and bungee net plus a micro fiber cloth in a sealed container alongside a tiny spray bottle of water/vinegar mix for cleaning my glasses and face shield. That's what I can remember, anyway. And remember we should. It would stink to be in a situation where you needed ___ and didn't realize you had one with you. =) eddie

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] nomad59@... [b]To: [/b]DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] 6/28/2010 10:26:49 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Whats your MacGyver Items?/toolkit? Whats your duct tape type MUST pack in your kit items? the odd ball MacGyver Item to take for an Emergency repair etc. Mine: besides Tapes, liquid JB weld, Zipstrips, GIANT twisty ties, I found that on packages for toys tools etc. you can find some extra thick, 1-2 foot long twisty ties, (like on bread bags.) It's like have insulated (plastic coated) baling wire. doesn't scratch (usualy) Vasoline (small pill bottle filled), lube a part, for cuts, lipbalm, or starting fires. Trash bag (heavy duty large commercial) on trips lays in the bottom of saddle bags. Whats you ODD BALL MACGYVER ITEMS

Posted: **Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:30 pm**

Stuff like spares, nuts/bolts, electrical or duct tape, adhesives, wire, zip-ties, etc go without saying... so, I'll just some specific items that might not be in everyone's tool & first aid kits: Butane-powered soldering iron & narrow-gauge solder. 2-pole flat connector plug jumper cables. Shrink tubing. Dental crown epoxy. Self-sealing silicone tape. Styptic pencil. Butterfly closures. Several alcohol prep pads. Tube of Go-Jo hand cleaner and 5 thin shop towels. Toilet paper from several MREs Mylar "space blanket" Frisbee. Sharpie markers. Tyvec notepad. Mini camp axe and folding Fiskars pruning saw. Laminated cardboard copy of my license plate. Mark

Posted: **Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:39 pm**

#ygrps-yiv-417957115 .ygrps-yiv-417957115ygrp-photo-title { CLEAR:both;FONT-SIZE:smaller;OVERFLOW:hidden;WIDTH:75px;HEIGHT:15px;TEXT-ALIGN:center;} #ygrps-yiv-417957115 DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115ygrp-photo { BORDER-RIGHT:black 1px solid;BACKGROUND-POSITION:center 50%;BORDER-TOP:black 1px solid;BORDER-LEFT:black 1px solid;WIDTH:62px;BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1px solid;BACKGROUND-REPEAT:no-repeat;HEIGHT:62px;BACKGROUND-COLOR:white;} #ygrps-yiv-417957115 DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115photo-title A { TEXT-DECORATION:none;} #ygrps-yiv-417957115 DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115photo-title A:active { TEXT-DECORATION:none;} #ygrps-yiv-417957115 DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115photo-title A:hover { TEXT-DECORATION:none;} #ygrps-yiv-417957115 DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115photo-title A:visited { TEXT-DECORATION:none;} #ygrps-yiv-417957115 DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115attach-table DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115attach-row { CLEAR:both;} #ygrps-yiv-417957115 DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115attach-table DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115attach-row DIV { FLOAT:left;} #ygrps-yiv-417957115 P { CLEAR:both;PADDING-RIGHT:0px;PADDING-LEFT:0px;PADDING-BOTTOM:3px;OVERFLOW:hidden;PADDING-TOP:15px;} #ygrps-yiv-417957115 DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115ygrp-file { WIDTH:30px;} #ygrps-yiv-417957115 DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115attach-table DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115attach-row DIV DIV A { TEXT-DECORATION:none;} #ygrps-yiv-417957115 DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115attach-table DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115attach-row DIV DIV SPAN { FONT-WEIGHT:normal;} #ygrps-yiv-417957115 DIV.ygrps-yiv-417957115ygrp-file-title { FONT-WEIGHT:bold;} #ygrps-yiv-417957115 DIV { MARGIN:0px;} Credit card, cell phone and my insurance card.

Then again, I rarely leave the paved roads.

[b]From:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]mark ward Whats your duct tape type MUST pack in your kit items? the odd ball MacGyver Item to take for an Emergency repair etc.

Posted: **Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:46 pm**

It’s not cheap, but it’s worth its weight in gold:

SPOT GPS locator. See http://www.findmespot.com. I keep one in my flight bag; take it with me on non-flying trips.

Posted: **Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:58 pm**

A customer just left my shop a couple of days ago with his Spot doing the Trans America Trail. It has been real interesting in watching his progress across the wild west. http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0bQfJHArtEWMjllU3hUDjYdpzDOtXttQD Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com [b]From:[/b] dr.sachs@... [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, June 28, 2010 8:46 PM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Re: Whats your MacGyver Items?/toolkit? It s not cheap, but it s worth its weight in gold:

SPOT GPS locator. See http://www.findmesp ot.com. I keep one in my flight bag; take it with me on non-flying trips.

Posted: **Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:25 pm**

Posted: **Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:56 am**

Titanium spork Robert Wichert ===================================================== transalp 1 wrote:

> > I'll bite. In addition to the basic bike tool set > On my bike every day: > Stainless steel safety wire, plastic fork & spoon (ever forget these > on a camping trip? I have!), electrical tape, small bottle of Scottoil > for the oiler (also good on cables, pivot points, etc... in a pinch), > spare fuses, a couple of feet of electrical wire, wire ties - both > plastic and metal, dollar store compressed-into-pellet-size hand > towels packed in a 35mm film can, 1/4 in. drive sockets in 8,10 & 12mm > + the driver , extensions & an adapter to turn cordless screwdriver > bits in common, #2 and #3 phillips head, tire gauge, collapsable > bicycle pump, Moose racing multi-tool/plier, half a hacksaw blade with > electrical tape protecting stuff from the teeth, assorted small metric > bolts and nuts suitable for replacing those shaken loose, a couple of > nylon license plate bolt and nut pairs, a few bungee cords and bungee > net plus a micro fiber cloth in a sealed container alongside a tiny > spray bottle of water/vinegar mix for cleaning my glasses an d face > shield. That's what I can remember, anyway. > And remember we should. It would stink to be in a situation where you > needed ___ and didn't realize you had one with you. > =) > eddie > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* mark ward > *To: *List KLR DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* 6/28/2010 10:26:49 AM > *Subject:* [DSN_KLR650] Whats your MacGyver Items?/toolkit? > > Whats your duct tape type MUST pack in your kit items? > the odd ball MacGyver Item to take for an Emergency repair etc. > Mine: besides Tapes, liquid JB weld, Zipstrips, GIANT twisty ties, > I found that on packages for toys tools etc. you can find some > extra thick, 1-2 foot long twisty ties, (like on bread bags.) > It's like have insulated (plastic coated) baling wire. doesn't > scratch (usualy) > Vasoline (small pill bottle filled), lube a part, for cuts, > lipbalm, or starting fires. > Trash bag (heavy duty large commercial) on trips lays in the > bottom of saddle bags. > Whats you ODD BALL MACGYVER ITEMS > >

Posted: **Tue Jun 29, 2010 12:18 pm**

HAHA. This reminds me of a documentary I was watching on the space programs of the US and the USSR in the '60s. When dealing with record-keeping, etc. The Americans found that the regular ball-point pens of the day would be useless in space as their gravity-fed system would obviously not work in zero-G. in addition, the changing pressures and g-forces would cause the pens to leak. A special pen was developed for space flight, using a special pressurized cartridge and a resin-based ink. The pen was remarkable. It would withstand the g-forces of launch, operate in extreme cold and heat. The resin kept the ink semi-solid so it would not leak out around the ball in a vacuum. The ball had a particular friction to it so that it would juuuust liquify the ink at the moment of writing so it would transfer to the paper. It would write on greasy surfaces and even under water. It was a marvel of technology for the time. The Russians used a pencil. --- When packing my kit for the KLR, I try to "think Russian".. I carry: * An expanded toolkit with real tools (ratchet, sockets, wrenches, flashlight, Leatherman, etc.) * Tire irons, tube patch kit and a compact compressor. * An 8oz bottle of Windex for cleaning the face shield and lubing the bead on the tires if I have to fix one. * a "buddy strap" in case I have to tow someone back. Actually had to tow my brother's YZ250 over 10 miles of fire trails when his engine seized. The KLR makes a fine tractor. -Jeff Khoury

----- Original Message ----- From: "RobertWichert" To: transalp1@... Cc: "KLR650 list" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 9:59:20 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Whats your MacGyver Items?/toolkit? Titanium spork Robert Wichert ===================================================== transalp 1 wrote: > > I'll bite. In addition to the basic bike tool set > On my bike every day: > Stainless steel safety wire, plastic fork & spoon (ever forget these > on a camping trip? I have!), electrical tape, small bottle of Scottoil > for the oiler (also good on cables, pivot points, etc... in a pinch), > spare fuses, a couple of feet of electrical wire, wire ties - both > plastic and metal, dollar store compressed-into-pellet-size hand > towels packed in a 35mm film can, 1/4 in. drive sockets in 8,10 & 12mm > + the driver , extensions & an adapter to turn cordless screwdriver > bits in common, #2 and #3 phillips head, tire gauge, collapsable > bicycle pump, Moose racing multi-tool/plier, half a hacksaw blade with > electrical tape protecting stuff from the teeth, assorted small metric > bolts and nuts suitable for replacing those shaken loose, a couple of > nylon license plate bolt and nut pairs, a few bungee cords and bungee > net plus a micro fiber cloth in a sealed container alongside a tiny > spray bottle of water/vinegar mix for cleaning my glasses an d face > shield. That's what I can remember, anyway. > And remember we should. It would stink to be in a situation where you > needed ___ and didn't realize you had one with you. > =) > eddie > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* mark ward > *To: *List KLR DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* 6/28/2010 10:26:49 AM > *Subject:* [DSN_KLR650] Whats your MacGyver Items?/toolkit? > > Whats your duct tape type MUST pack in your kit items? > the odd ball MacGyver Item to take for an Emergency repair etc. > Mine: besides Tapes, liquid JB weld, Zipstrips, GIANT twisty ties, > I found that on packages for toys tools etc. you can find some > extra thick, 1-2 foot long twisty ties, (like on bread bags.) > It's like have insulated (plastic coated) baling wire. doesn't > scratch (usualy) > Vasoline (small pill bottle filled), lube a part, for cuts, > lipbalm, or starting fires. > Trash bag (heavy duty large commercial) on trips lays in the > bottom of saddle bags. > Whats you ODD BALL MACGYVER ITEMS > > ------------------------------------ List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links

Posted: **Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:55 am**

Zip lock bags to put bits in. Better than laying the axle nut and cotter pin in the sand only to find they got stepped on and disapeared into the sand while you were fixing something. Yup, that was a bad day! A pair of walking shoes in case all else fails and I have to walk out to a road. The ATV boots suk after the first few miles. See above! Single use Bug Spray packets. I hate getting eaten alive by Mosquitos while trying to focus on fixing something. See above and several other incidents.

> > Whats your duct tape type MUST pack in your kit items? > the odd ball MacGyver Item to take for an Emergency repair etc. > Mine: besides Tapes, liquid JB weld, Zipstrips, GIANT twisty

Wilsons Sandbox

fork seals. don't blow them....

whats your macgyver items?/toolkit?

whats your macgyver items?/toolkit?

whats your macgyver items?/toolkit?

whats your macgyver items?/toolkit?

whats your macgyver items?/toolkit?

whats your macgyver items?/toolkit?

whats your macgyver items?/toolkit?

whats your macgyver items?/toolkit?

whats your macgyver items?/toolkit?

whats your macgyver items?/toolkit?