If you are talking for your Connie, Needle Nose Vise Grips. Among other things, these can help if your clutch handle breaks off in a fall. I had the clutch handle break off at the base, and the vise grips were quite helpful in actuating the clutch, when I was trying to get it onto a trailer to haul it home.
Plus, they are good at the things that needle nose pliers are good for, albiet a little heavier...
Also, a suitable length of insulated wire (I pack about 6'). Good if you have a minor wiring issue, or need to secure something. Rope is good too, but wire can sorta kinda double as rope.
One other thing you should have is one of those mini LED flashlights in your glovebox or wherever. These are so handy, and don't take up much space. Pack it where it is easy to get to. Also, of course, a tire guage.
I also pack gaff tape, but I often use that for other things. It has come in handy a few times on the bike though. Good for temporary repairs of seat rips, fairing damage, etc.
My trunk has an abundance of tools, and I've helped out other bikers a few times now with issues. Most people won't feel the need to pack, say, jumper cables, but I have them. Usually I end up lending the jumper cables to motorists though, not motorcyclists... I'm a total boy scout when it comes to the contents of my rear trunk (oil, water, first aid kit, small improvised funnel - top of 2 liter bottle - fits nicely in the Connie's oil filler hole, compressor, sockets, allen wrenches, mini safety cone, fix a flat, patch kit, hat & spare set of gloves, flashlight, assortment of wiring crimps/crimper, breaker bar for sockets, small length of clear tubing to drain carb bowls, etc. etc. etc.). I wouldn't expect most riders to be as uber as I am r.e. tools, but for me they have been useful.
