Valuable lesson!

[Walt_M.]

Yesterday, I had a riding opportunity (haven't had many lately) so I took the TDM as I haven't had a problem since adding the electric fuel pump 2 yrs ago. Anyway, rode the 67 miles to the farm and did what I needed to do. Had to dodge some rain showers on the way back but made another stop closer to home. When I came back to the bike, key on and nothing! WTF, over? Then I realized I had no tools with me, just an allen wrench. Had my cell phone but got nothing but voice mails. A guy at Ace Hardware saw me and offered some tools. I had to take the fairing partly off to remove the tank so I could get at the battery and somewhere in that process, my problem cleared. Had to be a loose connection but I didn't identify it. Put it back together and rode home.
I knew better than to ride without tools, even the factory tool kit would have been enough. Probably everyone else knows better too but a long time with no problems can make you complacent.
Side note, when I got back home I still had some uncompleted errands. Took the Vision, no problems.

[Tiger]

 :) A lesson learned Walt... ;)

For good or for bad, the oem tool kit is always in the "pocket" inside the rear light shell. I also have a couple of spare fuses, electrical tape, spare bulbs, etc, there too!!! Ya just never know, eh!!!

                8).......TIGER....... 8)

[Lucky]

Another lesson:  always break down near an Ace Hardware! :)