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    I seem to find both metric and.imperial hardware on mine so I'm going to get a basic set of both. Tomorrow I'm going to pick up new chains, enough that I will have a spare for each. As in the shortest double roller with little bits extra chain with master link so I can use it in either the idler, front or middle by removing a section.

    Some tools can be eliminated by my Leatherman wave, that thing was super handy I've been carrying it for years. But since cellphone reception stops half an hour out of my area and people drive maybe once a day I'd like to be prepared, but have to be light

    What do you carry?

  • #2
    The best things to have:
    1) A buddy
    2) His machine
    3) A tow strap
    Given these you can go nearly anywhere and back safely.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by thebuggyman1 View Post
      The best things to have:
      1) A buddy
      2) His machine
      3) A tow strap
      Given these you can go nearly anywhere and back safely.
      I wish I did have one. But I don't think it's in the cards. I might be able to convince a buddy to buy one, but most places other great white north I fly solo. I actually sold a band new king quad on tracks to get something that swims as I was worried about breaking through the ice.

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      • #4
        Just remember that when you go to remote and dangerous places, unforeseen things can happen. Several of us have flipped in the water.....and no one planned on doing it
        .

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        • #5
          Yikes, that was a heck of a drop off! And the guy helping get the water out of your headlight housing at 1:20. There....that helped lol



          I'm also an adventurous sort and have a habit of breaking down in very remote and inaccessible areas, being self sufficient is very important to me lol. As for trail spares, these are my Argo ride basics....

          a spare drive belt
          25" tire tube
          ratchet straps
          an oar
          a universal drive chain
          bicycle tire pump


          my trail tool kit:

          set of spark plugs
          tire plugs and plug tools
          duct tape
          zip ties
          mechanics wire
          load binding straps
          electrical tape
          spool of 12ga electrical wire
          large and small Vise grips, needle nose & linesman pliers.
          Small flat head that fits the mixture screw and works on master link keepers
          #2 Phillips
          2 x Large flat head/prying screw drivers
          Hammer
          wrenches and sockets that match the machine

          It may be a bit excessive for some but it all fits neatly in a locking lid Tupperware container and takes up very little room for the piece of mind it offers.
          Better off to have and not need, walking sucks. lol

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          • #6
            Along with basic hand tools I carry the following:

            Front / rear axle
            Inner and outer bearing
            Greasable and plain flange
            Wheel nuts
            Axle thrust bolts
            Brake pads - both types
            Spare wheel/tyre
            Drive belt
            Track guides Inc bolts and joining pin / extension
            Spark plugs
            Fuel filter and spare hp pump
            Steering rods
            Throttle cable
            Engine oil
            Coolant
            Ratchet straps
            12v compressor
            Wheel spacer
            Chain

            That keeps me going - I run an hdi, if running non hdi I'd also take a brake lever and cable.

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