Triumphrat

djr · 05-16-2003

I have just been looking at the tool (?) kit that came with the Tiger and am pleased to see it is up to the same standard as those that came with my TT - NOT!

I am going to put together a small kit to carry instead of the triumph stuff, not that i'd know what to use them for,

, so you experienced guys with the mech know how.

What do you carry toolwise?

djr · 05-16-2003

I have just been looking at the tool (?) kit that came with the Tiger and am pleased to see it is up to the same standard as those that came with my TT - NOT!

I am going to put together a small kit to carry instead of the triumph stuff, not that i'd know what to use them for,

, so you experienced guys with the mech know how.

What do you carry toolwise?

j98sprint · 05-16-2003

Here's a good starter kit:
-Slotted and phillips screwdriver
-3/8 drive socket set with ratchet and
extention
-open/box end wrench set
-set of allen wrenchs
-spark plug socket
-plyers-regular,needlenose,visegrip
-3 spare spark plugs
-spare fuses
-electrical tape, ty-wraps, wire, rags....
-test light

Get a heavy duty wrap or bag and find a place for it. Don't worry about how heavy it feels, would you still ride your bike if you were 6 or 7 pounds heavier? They WILL come in handy someday.

j98sprint

j98sprint · 05-16-2003

Here's a good starter kit:
-Slotted and phillips screwdriver
-3/8 drive socket set with ratchet and
extention
-open/box end wrench set
-set of allen wrenchs
-spark plug socket
-plyers-regular,needlenose,visegrip
-3 spare spark plugs
-spare fuses
-electrical tape, ty-wraps, wire, rags....
-test light

Get a heavy duty wrap or bag and find a place for it. Don't worry about how heavy it feels, would you still ride your bike if you were 6 or 7 pounds heavier? They WILL come in handy someday.

j98sprint

djr · 05-17-2003

have you looked under the seat(s) of a Tiger?

djr · 05-17-2003

have you looked under the seat(s) of a Tiger?

BigStripey · 05-17-2003

djr, you are right about the lack of space under the seat.....what space?

For what it's worth, i have ridden nearly 30,000 mileson my tigers and have not had cause to use any more tools than are in the set under the seat.

Where do you draw the line?. The only other bits i have stowed away are some cable ties, a roll of self-amalgamating tap (burst hoses, electrics, just about anything), and a small bottle of chain oil in case my lubetronic runs out after i forgot to fill it up! and a can of Hein-Gericke emergency tyre repair. This stuff really works well on tubed tyres as well as tubeless. I speak from experience!!!

Thats about it. When i go away with luggage on board, i will pack fuses, bulbs, and some more spanners and stuff to make up a more
comprehensive toolkit.

Jim

BigStripey · 05-17-2003

djr, you are right about the lack of space under the seat.....what space?

For what it's worth, i have ridden nearly 30,000 mileson my tigers and have not had cause to use any more tools than are in the set under the seat.

Where do you draw the line?. The only other bits i have stowed away are some cable ties, a roll of self-amalgamating tap (burst hoses, electrics, just about anything), and a small bottle of chain oil in case my lubetronic runs out after i forgot to fill it up! and a can of Hein-Gericke emergency tyre repair. This stuff really works well on tubed tyres as well as tubeless. I speak from experience!!!

Thats about it. When i go away with luggage on board, i will pack fuses, bulbs, and some more spanners and stuff to make up a more
comprehensive toolkit.

Jim

djr · 05-18-2003

I think I'll probably opt to just replace the original kit with some better quality stuff. I doubt there is much room to do much more.

djr · 05-18-2003

I think I'll probably opt to just replace the original kit with some better quality stuff. I doubt there is much room to do much more.