That extra tube and patch kit won't do much good without tire irons (and some lube will help for removal - dish soap)...

A multitool (leatherman) is always handy.

A small assortment of bungi cords, duct tape, zip ties, wire, epoxy (think "hold together")...

Maybe some motor oil?

and don't forget tools for yourself... first aid kit, pain reliever, food, phone, map, compass...

Kathy

Oops, sorry about last post
Didn't see this should all fit in the tool tube :p
well take from it what you can...
KB

Kathy, I didn't think there was a requirement for it all to fit in the tool tube either. I don't think that's do-able for a long ride.

Good points about the tire irons, dish soap and motor oil, etc...

But you forgot that most of us here consider duct tape a staple that you never leave home without!

I usually carry some waterless hand cleaner. I wonder if that could double for tire soap?

Alright, the Tool Kit looks like this now:

1. Spare Spark plug w/ socket
2. Air hand/CO2 pump
3. Patches and/or new tube (Front Tire)
4. Quick-change screwdriver w/ bits, allen heads
5. Proper crecent wrench (also usable for Spokes)
6. 10, 12, 22 mil wrenches w/ ratchet end
7. Shop rag
8. Small LED Flashlight and/or headlamp w/ fresh batteries
9. Tire Irons and/or Tire lever w/ small bottle soap
10. Assortment of zipstrips, epoxy kit
11. Chain lubricant

Keep it coming. I'll figure out the storage later. But lets keep the tool amount at a size that it still counts as a kit, not a mechanic shop. :p

Another option for driving whatever sockets you need - right now, I carry a 3/8" swivel-head non-ratchet socket driver. It's lighter and smaller than a ratchet.

Are there any 11mm fasteners anywhere on the XT? If not - that socket driver might be the way to go. If so - the box-end rachet with an adaptor might be better.

Make that JB-weld instead of epoxy - if you can get it. Hey - don't forget the duct tape (to make it official )!

If you're running an O-ring chain, you can skip the lube. Just wipe it with a little motor oil on a rag after every time you clean it or run through a lot of water.

Oh yeah - you really need to have motor oil in there, in case you um, develope a leak. :rolleyes: I suggest carrying it in a small marked aluminum fuel cell - like those MSR or Primus bottles. That way, you shouldn't have to worry about a mess in your luggage.

This is coming together nicely:

1. Spare Spark plug w/ socket
2. Air hand/CO2 pump
3. Patches and/or new tube (Front Tire)
4. Quick-change screwdriver w/ bits, allen heads
5. Proper crecent wrench (also usable for Spokes)
6. 10, 12, 22 mil wrenches w/ ratchet end
7. Shop rag
8. Small LED Flashlight and/or headlamp w/ fresh batteries
9. Tire Irons and/or Tire lever w/ small bottle soap
10. Assortment of zipstrips, epoxy kit or JB-weld
11. Duct tape
12. Chain lubricant and/or Motor Oil
13. Extra Motor Oil against leakage

More suggestions are welcome, as this not only for me but could be a standart tool kit.

Duct tape is such a useful item! There are lots of ways to carry it too. At times, I have wrapped it around tool handles and handlebars (that makes it really handy, if you have room there) to get rid of the bulky roll. I was just thinking that if you carry your spare oil in one of those aluminum fuel bottles, you could wrap the duct tape around that to save room.

Here's another thought...

Bailing wire. I saw a guy do an emergency repair on a broken chain with this stuff once. It made the difference between riding slow and walking for miles. Just like duct tape, you can wrap this stuff in numerous out-of-the-way places - like on the frame tube under a sidecover...

Oh yeah - you need something to cut that. Make sure whatever pliers you carry include a wire cutter.

yah, wire is DEFINATLY a good idea, my exaust fell off my old bike in the middle of nowere once, (dont ask how, its a crappy bike) and I used wire + pliars to stick and keep exaust on. Ive also used Zap-straps for minor repairs in areas that don't get much heat. don't forget to add a good set of multy purpose pliars in your list, There are numerous times on the trail were I wish I had them.
m2c