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Molgan · # 1 04-12-08, 14:26

Was thinking about this thread:

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?

colros · # 2 04-12-08, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Molgan

Was thinking about this thread:

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.

steveD · # 3 04-12-08, 19:26

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JMo · # 4 04-12-08, 21:52

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

borus · # 5 04-12-08, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMo

My current tool kit contains the following
[..]

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.

Molgan · # 6 05-12-08, 00:03

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.

JMo · # 7 22-02-09, 09:49

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMo

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

BadgeStar · # 8 06-04-09, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMo

� 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.

JMo · # 9 06-04-09, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadgeStar

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.

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

idf000 · # 10 07-04-09, 00:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadgeStar

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

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