Mandatory Tools for Road Trip (2017 model and later)

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It's always good to be prepared. A flat rear tire is the most likely failure, and you've got that well covered. The front and rear axles takes a 22mm, with a 27mm on the rear axle nut. I have a spare 27mm from a Triumph Bonneville that, with the extension tube, gives 11" of leverage. Don't forget a 12mm box end wrench or socket for removing the calipers.


Although it's not light, and I can't stuff it under the seat, I've started carrying a small Li-ion battery jumpers in my Aerostich. Also a Battery Tender voltmeter that plugs into the charging socket. Not as good as a multimeter, but frankly, I think it's as reliable electrically and mechanically as my car.

Pekingduck, Yes I do have the 22 & 27 mm tool (like yours) plus the extension tube from my CBX's & CBR600F, however, I did not want to carry excess tools (storage space is at premium). With the 2 modified wrenches (22 & 27) hopefully, I can use to separate the tire from the rim (never put to the test yet but in theory should do the job) therefore, I opted for tools with double duty at the sacrifice of losing the capability of carrying a U-lock like yours which I really like.
Yes, as you mentioned the 12 & 10 mm box end wrench is a must and also a few spare fuses which I forgot to mention.
I also forgot to mention the big 17mm Allen that I use to hold the front axle shaft when tightening the nut.
For the plier's, because of multipurpose capability of the Swiss Army knife I opted for it instead of the regular Honda plier.

Proper Tightening of bolts & nuts on the road.
From the previously included "maintenance" list, if one looks closely, there is a "Degrees" column in which I have included the equivalent torque turn angle in degrees, because my logic tells me that no one will carry a torque wrench on road trips, however, there is a need to get the proper tightening torque. So I did my best to recreate as close as possible to the torque spec required. So far this maintenance list is incomplete but I will do my best to update it.
Note: a list of important tools can be acquired by referring to the tools mentioned in the "maintenance" list.

I also includes a pair of rubber gloves and the heavy duty blue paper towel (again double duty - wrap the wrench to reduce rattling noise and to clean our hands).

Why not carry more than 1 spark plug, the answer is very simple - underseat space is at premium.

The net is there because there is room for it for just in case purposes, nothing specific in mind.

I like your idea of the CO2 inflator instead of carrying an air pump - working on it.

Hope the explanation justify the logic and help other put a kit ready.
Regards
Alain