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Originally Posted by scottnet (Post 78595)

Jmo, are we sure the front hex for the spindle is 17mm I measured it as 14mm , just wanted to be sure before buying one

Sorry, I was getting confused with the size of the oil drain plug - yes, the front axle is of course a 14mm hex...

(I've already changed my original post)

Thanks for pointing it out...

xxx

Tool Roll - used to carry mine in a small bag which meant you had to empty it out to get at the bits you needed stuff fell out in the mud etc.

With a roll you can lie it on the ground, seat is better and get at stuff easy without it getting mucky.

Strapped it to the bars with some quick release straps.

Just thought I would refresh this thread and update you with some new toys...

I'm not sure if it is bad forum form to quote yourself?!, but to save retyping loads of stuff, as I mention in my original post below, Motion Pro do make some lovely aluminium tyre levers than double as axle wrenches... so lovely in fact that I kept going back to the shop and looking at them until I could stand it no longer...

So, I have now replaced my original trio of 8 inch steel tyre levers (which did work exceptionally well I might add) with the Motion Pro combi lever/wrenches, in 27mm (XR650) 24mm (XR400) and 22mm (the Tenere).

Also, the 27mm should fit various KTMs I believe, while the 24mm fits both ends of a DRZ400... so that is most bases covered.

I also bought the Motion Pro 3/8th driver adapter (24mm size), so can do away with the original 3/8th bar I had (which was a bit short). As I no longer need the 22mm socket, that has gone too, and I now have a 17mm socket for the Tenere sump bolt, and which also fits the 17mm front axles of both Hondas... Result!

btw. I've also dropped the o/e screwdriver (never use it) and replaced my original Leatherman with their lighter weight 'Kick' version, that has good screwdrivers but not so much other nonsense.

xxx

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Originally Posted by JMo (Post 75313)

My current tool kit contains the following (which is basically the tool kit I use for my XR's but with specific items exchanged with those for the Tenere):

� 1/4" short ratchet (Halfords Professional)
� 1/4" T handle (approx 8 inches long)
� 1/4" extension bar (4")
� 1/4" sockets - 8/10/12/13/14mm
� 1/4" socket adapter to take screwdriver bits - one flat, one phillips no.2

This collection handles most/all of the bolts/screws on the bike. Although you'll need a 17mm socket for the oil sump plug (see below).

� combi 10/12mm spanner (only seem to need one for the chain adjusters, even though you get two in the Yamaha kit - I use my original Honda one)

�*8mm open/ring spanner (useful for adjusting my handguards etc)

� 4/5/6/8mm allen keys

� spoke key (multi size)

� 3/8" sliding socket bar (short - approx 6 inch)

� 3/8" 22mm socket for rear axle*

� 3/8" 14mm hex bit for front axle

� spark plug wrench (XR650 version is same size as the XT, and is more compact) This can also be used as an extension handle for the 3/8" socket bar. The 1/4" extension bar (above) is used as the plug spanner handle - result!

I don't actually have a 17mm sump bolt socket at the moment, but this size would have to be a 3/8" drive not a 1/4", so you'd use it with the axle bar.

� Leatherman multitool - not sure which version, I've had it for years and it has loads of bits you never really use.

� combi screwdriver (from my Honda kit - the Yamaha one is truly shocking)

� I also have a flat needle file, and a mini maglight (solitare) torch.

Bodge-it spares include: Zip ties, electrical tape, a few electrical connectors and washers etc. Plus a cable repair kit, threadlock, duct tape roll (small) and the miracle putty "quick steel" which can fix all manner of things - plastic, metal etc. and sets in just 5 minutes!

My tyre kit consists of: a spare tube (21") / compressed air inflator with 3 cartridges / small bottle of tyre lube / patch kit & glue / 3x tyre levers (mini Michelin style)*

*Motion Pro make a combined tire lever/wheel nut wrench in the following sizes 22/24/27/32mm so you could effectively do away with the 22mm socket and steel tyre levers, and get a trio of the MP aluminium ones (very light) - especially as my Hondas have 24 and 27mm rear axles... hmmmmm...

xxx

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMo (Post 75313)

� 3/8" 22mm socket for rear axle*

� 3/8" 14mm hex bit for front axle

Thanks for the tool list! I have nearly all these tools now, just need to get the two items above.
Where did you get them from?
I have tried two branches of Halfrauds and they don't sell the above items to fit a 3/8" drive! (only 1/2" drive)

Barry.

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Originally Posted by BadgeStar (Post 88867)

Hi Barry - I got them from a motorfactors that sells Draper tools - the Draper catalogue is huge and has all manner of odd size sockets etc.

Any tool shop that sells Draper ought to have them, or be able to get them for you...

xxx

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Originally Posted by BadgeStar (Post 88867)

I have tried two branches of Halfrauds and they don't sell the above items to fit a 3/8" drive! (only 1/2" drive)

Barry,

http://www.tool-mania.co.uk/14mm-hex...y-p-22850.html

They were good and quick -- even if postage triples the price (doh!).

The magic number for the Draper part is 22850 if you want to search around. I saw that Halfords did the 14mm hex key the other day (with Draper stamped on it) but I didn't register if it was 3/8 or 1/2.

Cheers,

Ian

Thanks Jenny and Ian........ I'll get that sorted this coming weekend!

Will be off-line now for a couple of nights as we're off to Dolgoch Falls (Mid-Wales) on the bike for wife's :occasion13:
(if I get a puncture in the meantime I'll call the RAC! :icon_salut:)

Barry.

Just to add a little bit, if you can find the OE tool kit from a 2000 (SY) model bandit 600, they have a 22mm ring spanner short enough to fit into a tool roll for your wheel spindle. It will slot into the end of the flat tube of your yamaha OE preload spanner extension.

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Originally Posted by tripletom (Post 94770)

Yamaha do one as well, don't know where mine came from (had a few yams over the years).

Why it's not in the Ten Tool Kit who knows??

Below is a pic of my "bare essentials" kit that I carry for commuting and weekend trips in addition to the standard Tenere kit. It consists of the following:

10mm to 14mm combination spanners
6" and 4" shifters
1.5mm to 10mm Allen keys (the ones with the multi-angle heads)
Multitool (a reasonable Leatherman copy)
60psi bike pump
Anti puncture pressurised can
22mm "pipe" wrench
2 rolls of insulation tape
assorted nylon cable ties
11 euros in coins and a note

The bike pump is a back-up to the pressurised can of sealant due to several past experiences of the motorcycle sized can only putting around 15psi in the tire, but the sticky gunk doing a great job of sealing the puncture. I would normally put anti-puncture "slime" in the tubes (thus negating need for the pressurised can) but I have not been able to find any in France as yet.

The coins and note are for coin or note operated telephones and / or petrol pumps (just in case the credit card or mobile phone succumbs to Murpheys Law at a critical moment).

The whole kit lives in the top box and is worth the 2.4 kg in peace of mind and space. I also have spare fuses and a head light bulb taped and sealed to the wiring loom. I figured that with the Tenere, a spare tail light bulb is a thing of the past with a multi LED tail / brake light.

For a more serious tour I would add some more tools (as the ideas previously listed in the post) various spare parts, comsumables and a tow rope depending on the duration, destination and terrain to be tackled.