I've been asked by a number of people what sort of spare parts and tools I keep in my Atom's "trunk" while I'm on the road. Here's a list of what is currently in my Atom - I sometimes add more items when I'm going on a long trip or will be in places where there is no phone service and little or no traffic (such as Death Valley in August).
- Towel - very important Do you know where your towel is?
- Extra "Hot! Do Not Touch!" stickers
- Copies of insurance and registration documents in a waterproof bag
- Tire pressure gauge
- Helmet cleaner spray
- Reflective safety vest
- Streamlight 51006 LED flashlight w/ 3 Lithium Ion AA batteries
- Electrical tape
- Lug adapter and 4 spare lug nuts
- 1/2" Allen wrench (for suspension Hiem bolts)
- SAE Allen wrench set (5/64" to 3/8")
- 10-way screwdriver
- 2 spanners for adjusting suspension
- Crescent wrench
- Slip-joint pliers
- Needlenose pliers
- Diagonal cutters
- Razor blades
- Tube of Ultra Black formable gasket goop
- Extra bags
- Spare headlight lamp
- Note: I no longer carry 1156 and 1157 lamps or screws for the lenses since switching to LED lights
- Spare fuses and relays
- Small and large black cable ties
- Velcro
- 1/4-turn fasteners and assorted grommets
- 1 of each type of rod end
- 2 each of 3 lengths of 1/8" Allen head stainless bolts w/ Kep nuts
- Assorted sizes of stainless steel hose clamps to replace any clamps that break
All of the above items fit (barely!) in a pair of Klein 5139 electrician's canvas bags.