Cruz Tools EKM1

[Privateer]

got this kit for christmas to replace the pitiful kit that comes with the 620 (spark plug wrench and a screwdriver?  come on).

Kit has 4 combo wrenches, adjustable wrench, couple allens, vice grips, 4 bit screwdriver, electrical tape, a led flashlight, tire gauge, spark plug gapper, little tube of oil, some zip ties and safety wire.   i think that's all.

BUT the best part, it fights perfectly into the OEM seat compartment.  It fit so well I thought it was made to fit.  the 'door' to the compartment doesn't fit exactly flush as before, but seat went back on with no  problem.  Ducati could tack $50 on the price of their bike and include one of these, that's how perfect it fit.

anyway, thought I'd pass along the observations.  I might swap out some of the allens once I figure out what sizes I have on the bike, eliminate those that aren't needed, but in the meantime, feeling much more confident about road-side assistance.


Andy

[Duck-EZ]

http://www.cruztools.com/toolkits%202007.html
I think dismall is more appropriate for the stock tool pouch. Though always associated vice-grips with HD's

got this kit for christmas to replace the pitiful kit that comes with the 620 (spark plug wrench and a screwdriver?  come on).

Kit has 4 combo wrenches, adjustable wrench, couple allens, vice grips, 4 bit screwdriver, electrical tape, a led flashlight, tire gauge, spark plug gapper, little tube of oil, some zip ties and safety wire.   i think that's all.

BUT the best part, it fights perfectly into the OEM seat compartment.  It fit so well I thought it was made to fit.  the 'door' to the compartment doesn't fit exactly flush as before, but seat went back on with no  problem.  Ducati could tack $50 on the price of their bike and include one of these, that's how perfect it fit.

anyway, thought I'd pass along the observations.  I might swap out some of the allens once I figure out what sizes I have on the bike, eliminate those that aren't needed, but in the meantime, feeling much more confident about road-side assistance.


Andy

[Spidey]

Congrats!

Throw some miniature blade-style fuses in there too.  They don't take up any space and they're an absolute life-saver if you need 'em.  I try to carry 3-4 of each type in case there's one that you repeatedly keep blowing and you need to limp home or to a mechanic. 

[Capo]

Check and make sure the spark plug wrench fits, of not substitute it with the one from the OEM kit.

[dbran1949]

Though always associated vice-grips with HD's

Don't dis the vice-grip, one of the most important emergency tools ever invented by man. Oh the stories 

[Privateer]

Check and make sure the spark plug wrench fits, of not substitute it with the one from the OEM kit.

Yeah, good point.  I made sure the socket was right size, but didn't make sure it actually fit.
Fuses also a good idea, thanks.

Andy

[speedevil]

Don't dis the vice-grip, one of the most important emergency tools ever invented by man. Oh the stories 

Absolutely.  The vise-grip is essential.  It can become the clutch lever if you break yours in a get-off.  If you break the end off the throttle cable, the vise grip can grab the end of the cable and become a makeshift throttle.

Don't ask how I know about these two uses for a vise-grip.

[Capo]

Absolutely.  The vise-grip is essential.  It can become the clutch lever if you break yours in a get-off.  If you break the end off the throttle cable, the vise grip can grab the end of the cable and become a makeshift throttle.

Don't ask how I know about these two uses for a vise-grip.

Back in the days of hot patches, they were an essential carried item.

[dbran1949]

Sounds like a good heading for a new topic "things you've done with a pair of vice grips (motorcycle only)"

[Privateer]

Was washing my bike today so I took a couple pictures while it was all apart.

open


zipped


You have to turn it just right to fit well.  The nub that the factory strap uses gets in the way I think.


the 'lid' doesn't close perfectly but it doesn't interfere with latching the seat.


Oh, and the spark plug wrench does fit.  Glad I checked.
Andy

[Duck-EZ]

Wasn't meant to be a dis but rather a vice grip will get you out of jams. just be sure not to round out all your bolt heads  .  FYI it replaces broken throttle lever on a beetle witth duals somewhere is a 65 with vise grip jaw prints on its hex shaft.. and a bunch of other places

Yeah, good point.  I made sure the socket was right size, but didn't make sure it actually fit.
Fuses also a good idea, thanks.

Andy

[Jarvicious]

What do you mean you don't have a wine opener.  Ok.  Here's what I need.  A screw: DECK, NOT METAL!  A drill, and a pair of vice grips.  Stand back people.  This is going to get ugly. 

Never get between a man and his Chablis.

[Duck-EZ]

quick score with Diamond pinky ring and a tap etviola 

What do you mean you don't have a wine opener.  Ok.  Here's what I need.  A screw: DECK, NOT METAL!  A drill, and a pair of vice grips.  Stand back people.  This is going to get ugly. 

Never get between a man and his Chablis.

[loony888]

that's an awesome toolkit, especially seeing as it fits under the seat and it's a good price. for those of us outside the U.S there are dealers but amazon sell them too!

paul.