Harley tool kits: Are they still a thing?
5/29/2026 9:35:00 AM
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BuildItBob351
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Just read this article about Harleys not including tool kits anymore. I mean, I remember my dad's old Electra Glide had a sweet little pouch with the basics. Is this true? What do you guys think?
5/29/2026 10:38:00 AM
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LevelLarry745
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Honestly, it's a liability thing. Most people never use them, and if they do, they might mess something up. Better to have a proper roadside kit and know how to use it. But I still think it's a shame they dropped it.
5/29/2026 10:31:00 AM
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CraftsmanChris341
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Yeah, it's all about cutting costs. Those tool kits were probably $50 retail but cost them $10. Now they save that $10 per bike and call it 'minimalist design'. I'd rather have the kit than a stupid branded keychain.
5/29/2026 3:20:00 PM
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DIYDave690
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Who cares about the stock kit? Half the tools were crap anyway. I carry my own roll with Knipex pliers and a ratchet set. But for new riders, it's a bummer. They should at least offer it as an option.
5/29/2026 5:23:00 PM
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BuildItBob351
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Good points all around. I just liked the nostalgia of it. Guess I'll just buy a vintage kit off eBay for my Sportster!
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