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Tener� General > Toolkit

Would be nice to have sort of a minimum requirements list of tools that a Tenere driver far from civilization should have. Not spare parts etc, just the tools. Suggestions?

I would spend sometime looking at the bikewith you Workshop tool kit. and see what you need for the jobs you see you will need to do.

That will give you a pile of tools you need.

Then spend some time looking at the pile and see what you can get that combines as many as possible. Then add the emergency fixes (Pliers, cutters, Leatherman, electrical tape, Cable ties, length of wire etc)

For example you can get Screw drivers that allow Sockets to be fitted to the end, see if this will allow you to srink the pile. Also you can get Screw drivers that fit a scoket wrench. Check off road online bike shops, KTM do a good t bar hex that has the sockets that fit on the end (Only any good if the sizes fit the Yam).

But when you buy, buy good quality especially open end spanners, Screw driver ends.

I carry most of the tools that I might need, including a small socket set that includes some small spanners. I also carry a long series socket and wrench for the rear spindle nut as this is not included in the standard kit and as a minimum you would need to adjust the chain. Chain oil, WD40, gaffer tape, cable ties, spare connectors and a few terminal connectors, fuses bulbs, hand cleaner and disposible gloves. A Pucture repair cannister and spare specs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:toothy5:

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...

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Thanks for the list! I'm going to check my stuff.

BTW my previous bikes were Honda. I was really suprised that I do need a hex bit for the front axle. I do not have such a bit in my 3/8" or 1/4" toolbox. So I have to shop for this one.

Many thanks for the info. I don't own any tools part from what came with the bike, so I better start shopping, and hope santa is happy with my behavior this year.

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standard tool kit and a rac card

And a flask of tea and sandwiches to eat while you wait on them. :bbeer:

Space Blacket wedged under the seat.

Assortment of washers, nylocks, gaffa tape, cable ties and Leatherman.

I need to study JMo's great list as I need to sort out all the little extras that are not in the standard tool kit.

Disposable gloves, hand wipes, Steel Putty.:icon_colors: ohh and my exped solar light.

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