let's talk tool kits that you pack with for a day, week or Around the World epic trip
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My normal carry kit:
Is that a Wera kit?!
Yup, from Amazon.
Ok, maybe everyone knows but me, but I gotta ask:
what are the white BM bottle cap looking things?
Got me! That kit nearly more complete than my home toolbox! 
I just carry the OEM kit with few additions (allen wrenches, some box end wrenches) and a plug kit. That socket/wrench combo above looks very nice.
I just carry the OEM kit with few additions (allen wrenches, some box end wrenches) and a plug kit. That socket/wrench combo above looks very nice.
Add water and they become hand towels. Pretty handy on the road.
Very cool, thanks. Amazon thanks you too. ;)
This is my regular KTM kit. The extra stand on the left is when I'm on the 525, don't need it for the 640. I always carry more big zip ties too, the good ones.
Here's a good tool roll for a low price. Unlike many non-moto rolls, it's short enough to fit in a small tail bag.
This is the new, modern release of the original R65 tool kit. Very nice.
I add headlight and marker light spares and, within reason, spares for whatever gizmo the bike tends to have problems with. On the Bandit that was the vacuum operated fuel valve, on the R6 its a spare fuel pump. Also a compact 1st aid kit and replacement fuses, a few hose-clamps, hex drive drill bits. Agreed wrt the small powered tire pump, patch stuff and wireties. A great idea to add a little multimeter- will do that, and some of those towel things.
When I had the the Bandit, it was set up with larger panniers so I added some additional tools- even a little vise and hacksaw which paradoxically were once very handy on a local outing when I came up on a stranded rider with his chain guard being eaten by the chain.
When I had the the Bandit, it was set up with larger panniers so I added some additional tools- even a little vise and hacksaw which paradoxically were once very handy on a local outing when I came up on a stranded rider with his chain guard being eaten by the chain.
I addition to my tools, I also pack nitrile gloves, baby wipes and or disinfectant wipes similar to these. If you want fewer than a ziplock baggy with 20 or so will do to...
https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Disin...eywords=cleaning+wipes&qid=1648474352&sr=8-12
https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Disin...eywords=cleaning+wipes&qid=1648474352&sr=8-12
Packing some glasses (for protection or vision) is a good idea. I keep a pair like these on hand.
This is kinda heavy, but does a lot of stuff. Socket set, adj wrench, pipe wrench, hammer.
Cresent Pass-Thru
Cresent Pass-Thru
We found these at a BBQ joint in southern New Hampshire a year or 2 back. They're certainly worth a look.
https://amercareroyal.com/collections/moist-towelettes/products/the-ultimate-fingerbowl-1-250
https://amercareroyal.com/collections/moist-towelettes/products/the-ultimate-fingerbowl-1-250
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Couple of years back in Prep for light weight, I bought MP's Ti wrenches. So light, they feel like the cutlery at KFC
the JAP set has 8,10, 12,14mm and then you had to buy 13mm separately
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the EURO set has 8,10,12,13mm and you had to buy 14 mm .
the JAP set has 8,10, 12,14mm and then you had to buy 13mm separately
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the EURO set has 8,10,12,13mm and you had to buy 14 mm .
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The tool kit under the seat of the 1100S is pretty decent too.
Did you spend $50 for the 13mm? I keep wanting it, but I carry a small Knipex pliers wrench and a 13mm socket, so it's hard to justify the cost when I don't have any 13mm fasteners on my bike.Couple of years back in Prep for light weight, I bought MP's Ti wrenches. So light, they feel like the cutlery at KFC
the set has 8,10, 12,14mm and then you had to buy 13mm separately