tools to carry

[m1000snopro]

this might be a weird question but what tools do you guys carry with you while riding?

 

[sledgreg]

I guess it all depends on how positive you feel about your sled.

Ha we usualy take a couple spare sleds and leave them on the trailer, but in my tool kit i have a leatherman, a screw driver set, allan keys, an open end wrench that will adjust my track tightness, my belt deflection tool, spark plug wrench. I think thats about it.... I also have some duct tape, electrical tape, and zap straps, if you count those as tools.

 

[cat rider]

Spark plug wrench, screw drivers, 9/16, 1/2, 7/16, 3/8, 14, 13, 12, 10, wrenches, adjustable wrench, vise-grips, duct tape, electrical tape, zip ties, multi-tool, I think that pretty much covers it.

 

[IShartd]

hose clamps and bailing wire can be very useful in the backcountry.

 

[m1000snopro]

thanks guys, i never take much but riding with ski doo and polaris fans we been having a lot of break downs so i thought i would assembly a tool kit

 

[KSH]

I have to laugh at this, my riding buddy's give me a big ration of sh*t for all the tools and spare parts I carry.
I weighed them last year, 21 pounds.
But last year we were able to limp out 3 sleds and repair 2 with my tool kit and spare parts. Tools and parts can save a late night in the back woods or having to pull out a sled.

 

[M8 Rider]

Tools to Carry

One tool that comes to mind. A hatchet. Go to Home Depot,Lowes,IFA,or other store and get an inexpensive one. Cut the handle down to fit where you would like to carry it. You will be suprised of all the uses you can use it for.

 

[qbeam]

Take a look at this forum discussion.
http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=214878&highlight=tools

 

[boondocker97]

I have to laugh at this, my riding buddy's give me a big ration of sh*t for all the tools and spare parts I carry.
I weighed them last year, 21 pounds.
But last year we were able to limp out 3 sleds and repair 2 with my tool kit and spare parts. Tools and parts can save a late night in the back woods or having to pull out a sled.

X2! I am always digging my tools out to fix my buddies sleds and they give me crap for taking longer to get ready. I even have to furnish them a bottle of water, food, and extra gloves sometimes!

Small socket set, leatherman, duct tape, electrical tape, fishing line (lighter than bailing wire), a few zip tys, screwdrivers, allen wrenches, and a smaller crescent wrench (doubles as a hammer sometimes).

 

[miko]

I like all the replies so far. I am in the same boat. I'm always the one that works on the sleds. I have the same stuff as the earlier replies I also pack an exhuast spring puller (hook). With these M's it seems the exhaust pipe is always in the way. I also bring my fox float pump...

 

[Qreiff]

Tow strap, NEBO tool (handy ratchet kit with SAE/Metric up to 9/16" -14mm) Exhaust spring tool, screwdriver, allen wrench for driven clutch, Fox Pump, Leatherman, Snobunjie saw, white rag, "clutch start" strap, spark plug wrench, zip ties.

 

[HOTRODREDNECK]

tow strap seems to be the tool of choice for me lately

 

[ZRman31]

a few 6 inch pieces of 3/8 threaded rod with a bunch of washers and nuts on them, hose clamps, zip ties, and a good pair of vise grips are must haves.... You would not believe how many times the pieces of threaded rod has helped me or my crew out.

 

[smv sledhead]

I carry a bunch of crap. I have a set of 3/8 drive sockets and a stubby ratchet, a 10 in 1 screwdriver, allen wrenches, offset needle nose pliers, a small adjustable Snap-On pry bar, a 6" crescent, a 6" channelock, a small rock chip hammer, hatchet, leatherman, tape, tie wire, some electrical wire, couple of wire nuts, a bit of 1/8" rope, zip ties, a set of wrenches, a pen light with a flexible end, a magnet, a few washers, bolts and nuts, a small can of wd-40, sometimes a small can of ether, spring puller, saw, polaris wilderness extraction device, (nylon tow strap) a pair of mechanics gloves, agent orange, a shop towel, probably some other stuff i'm forgetting. Most fits in a small bag, and has all been used at one time or another.

 

[diggler]

with these Ms i think its also a good idea to take a torx set to. also rope is very useful for making, makeshift a-arms

 

[WyoBoy1000]

D : all of the above, and it seems I rarely use them but yet something gets used every trip. A metal coat hanger can come in very handy. We arent worried about the sleds breaking down, we are worried about how we might break them.

 

[IShartd]

Like I said.... Bailing Wire. 22 miles out in 2' of fresh.

 

[maddogwfo]

Lots Of Great Ideas Butttttt

One think I highly recommend is a spare brake lever, in case of a crash and it is broke off try riding off a mountain with no brakes, I have been in that situation before and it was not fun and damn right scraey MADDOGWFO

 

[justindacey]

I carry alot of those same tools and recently started carrying metric tools so I can fix all the broken skidoos in our group. It seems I'm the only guy who brings tools and the only one who knows how to fix anything.

 

[W A O]

Way to much but it seems if I leave anything at home that is just what I need to fix what I do that day.