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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTS AND REVIEWS CRUZTOOLS BIKE SPECIFIC TOOL KITS • SAVING OUR NECKS FOR DECADES Does the tool kit that came with your motorcycle look a lot like a credit card? That is because it is a credit card. Back in the day, motorcycles came with at least the very basic in rudimentary tools. Born out of personal necessity, CruzTOOLS has launched a tool kit for Harley-Davidson motorcycles over twenty years ago. They have since developed hand tools and tool kits for most Powersports vehicles: street bikes, dual-sport, adventure and off-road motorcycles, ATVs, UTV’s, snowmobiles, and personal watercraft. Their products are designed by riders who know just how important quality and reliability are during roadside or trail-side repairs. You can count on CruzTOOLS when you need them most, and their hand tools are backed with a Lifetime Guarantee. Professional-Grade Tools at Consumer-Friendly Prices. Although I carry several tools in my make-shift tool bag, we were looking for something that Shira could easily pack along while riding both her Suzuki V-Strom and Honda 919. CruzTOOLS Roadtech M3 was certainly the answer. Designed specifically for Metric machines it can easily handle any of the more basic issues that may arise on the road. Shira, who hates to have heavy things filling up her packing space, was very impressed at how compact and light the tool wrap was. I, on the other hand, was very impressed with what was inside. An adjustable wrench. A set of metric combination wrenches 8, 10, 12 & 14. A small locking plier (Vice Grip), a very slick screwdriver (Yes, a screwdriver like this is indeed very slick!) A basic tire gauge and a set of hex wrenchs 3, 4, 5, & 6mm. A spark plug wrench, a small ratchet and socket set – 8, 10 & 12mm, and some other goodies like electrical tape, zip-ties, and thread locker. Thread locker? Wow – even I was impressed. The CruzTOOLS M3 Kit for Metric Machines is a steal at just $99.95 from cruztools.com – but while there look at their recent catalog and tools for specific applications. And the little quirky tool, that works for your bike alone. If it’s needed… CruzTOOLS probably has it.
