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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 08:18 pm |
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Does anyone have or can anyone suggest a tool kit which i can keep on the bantam, i had started to take a few tools in a satchel with me when i went out on my bantam, but the only time i haevn't recently the bloody thing broke down, it turned out to be a simple fix which i could have fixed with a screwdriver, pliers and some electrical tape.
The only 'motorcycle tool kits' i have seen have been metric ones??
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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 08:31 pm |
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Spare plug, plug spanner, little shifter, double ended screwdriver and a reel of insulation tape. For belt and braces,add a small coil of leccy wire some cable ties and a prayer book
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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 08:47 pm |
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little shifter?
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ClassicMCnut
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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 08:52 pm |
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As you know ian I carry a pretty comprehensive tool kit including spanners, tyre levers and patches to repair a puncture if neccessary but then as you also know I have two ex army small packs attached either side of my rear carrier.
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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 08:55 pm |
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barrel and piston in one then, bottom end in the other and a 1/4 whit spanner to whip em in and out
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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 08:59 pm |
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Always carry cable ties. As well as the usual spanners/screwdrivers I usually have one of those credit card tool sets and a pink multi tool - I get laughed at for being gadget woman but they get lots of use and take up sod all room, just don't go to the Bulldog Bash with a multi-tool.......
The more you take the less you need them - much in the same way that carrying an umbrella and full waterproofs lessens the likelihood of rain............
PS Multi-tool doesn't have to be pink!!!
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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 09:13 pm |
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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 09:22 pm |
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yeah i had one of them but it didn't help!!
i think i'll just keep taking my selection of tools in my old army satchel for now.
multitool (manly stainless steel none of that pink nonsense), cable ties, electrical tape included!!
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Luckydave
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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 09:31 pm |
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| When riding my Velo always carried spare plug/points/screwdrivers,feelers/few Whitworth spanners/pliers/chain link/fuses/WD40/clutch adjusting tools/tyre pump,all except WD40 and pump fitted in tool box.Mobile phone only used as last resort few times but not on the Velo.Used a couple of old plastic turning tool boxes cut to fit on top of each other in tool box so nowt rattled around. Last edited on Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 09:34 pm by Luckydave
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supersix
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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 11:09 pm |
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iand wrote: little shifter?
Modern lingo = small adjustable spanner
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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 11:53 pm |
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supersix wrote: iand wrote: little shifter?
Modern lingo = small adjustable spanner
Got one of those I carry everywhere too - friend bought me a King Dick  one at the Borders Show for £2!
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Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 11:55 pm |
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starfirebird wrote: supersix wrote: iand wrote: little shifter?
Modern lingo = small adjustable spanner
Got one of those I carry everywhere too - friend bought me a King Dick one at the Borders Show for £2!
....but you must be sure to get a Whitworth one, not a metric one..........
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Posted: Sun Oct 5th, 2008 06:35 am |
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| When I used to ride old Brit bikes,before all this 'Classic' nonsense,it was a haversack of tools and spares and a pocket of sandwiches and flask.Thankfully times have changed,so now it's a pocket full of cash,mobile phone and a credit card.The only thing I carry on the bike is a puncture repair kit and one spare inner cable,that I can improvise as a clutch cable.Thank god for modern recovery services,all covered by my insurance....Gettin old.
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Posted: Sun Oct 5th, 2008 10:14 am |
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i got a cheap toolroll that contains all the tools for the usual jobs on stroppy, it lives in that bag on the handlebars. i wouldnt recommend just throwing the tools in the bag loose, i know a mate who had a spanner fall out doing that & it jammed in the front wheel as it fell - messy
my list is roughly
spanners from 8-14mm & 7/16th - 5/8th (yes shes got metric stuff on her im ashamed to admit)
3/8" rachet & 10-14mm sockets (i dont own any imperial since they got nicked)
feeler gauges
length of fuel hose (ideal for refilling petrol stoves as it happens)
selection of screwdrivers
selection of nuts n bolts
a few circlips (mainly ones ive replaced but will do for temp repairs)
pilers of various types
bits of wire
insulting tape
then in my camping stuff a hammer for putting pegs in & percussion adjustment.
probably overkill but you've heard of the daft trips i do on her nowdays.
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Posted: Sun Oct 5th, 2008 11:01 am |
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I have a great little leather tool bag that fits neatly into the seat hump...I have all spanner sizes, allens (cut down to fit) pair of big pliers small pair of side cutters. Multi grip tool, Feelers, Plug spanner and spare plug, Tommy bar and a 1/4 drive socket set that can take my screwdriver bits...Cable ties long bit of wire, and chock block connector for emergencies.
Never needed it...Broke down once cos I left the lights on and needed a jump start
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Hooli
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Posted: Sun Oct 5th, 2008 11:03 am |
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just remembered a bit more
allen keys
a few cable ties
plug spanner & spare plugs that are leftovers from running problems when i got her
and at least one tail/brake light blub in my jacket as stroppy eats them after about 4 hours use - i blame vibes.
Last edited on Sun Oct 5th, 2008 11:03 am by Hooli
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Posted: Sun Oct 5th, 2008 03:03 pm |
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| My Triumphs always vibrated a lot and caused most breakdowns/failures,but such a great bike to ride must get another one,Cliff you don't need a toolkit on a Beemer? Last edited on Sun Oct 5th, 2008 03:03 pm by Luckydave
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Posted: Sun Oct 5th, 2008 04:19 pm |
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| I know...But its nice to have
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Posted: Sun Oct 5th, 2008 04:53 pm |
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starfirebird wrote: starfirebird wrote: supersix wrote: iand wrote: little shifter?
Modern lingo = small adjustable spanner
Got one of those I carry everywhere too - friend bought me a King Dick one at the Borders Show for £2!
....but you must be sure to get a Whitworth one, not a metric one..........
would it be ok for a/f as well?
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Posted: Sun Oct 5th, 2008 05:00 pm |
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Pooh wrote: I know...But its nice to have done two trips this year ,took the toolkit, didnt need it 3500 miles. a fellow at dublin port appreciated the cable ties though.worth bringing some kit if only to help out another biker.
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