Triumphrat

yonder · 02-14-2008

The search function isn't helping me out on this so I'm appealing to the forum community for some help with this.

As our bikes don't come with a tool kit, I'd like to put together a tool roll for my new T100. I imagine some of you here have already figured out what really needs to be in there, and I'm hoping to get some ideas from y'all on this.

ggRAT · 02-14-2008

I'd expand this request to include the most common bolt and hex key sizes. For example, we all know that a 5mm hex key/Allen wrench is needed. What are the most common nut/bolt size?

5mm hex key
12mm wrench
14mm wrench
18mm spark plug socket
etc.

yonder · 02-14-2008

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Originally Posted by ggRAT

What are the most common nut/bolt size?

And don't leave out the uncommon ones. Isn't it part of Murphy's Law that the one you didn't account for is the one you're going to need 100 miles from the nearest town?

wildchild · 02-14-2008

tools don't need them put over 15000 miles last year never had any tools along but now you are making me think about it SHAME on you for making me think about it

Jerry

CAPTDON · 02-14-2008

Are you looking for what tools to carry or a place to carry them?? Tools are fairly simple. Where to put them can be a challenge tho. I found a Tourmaster bag that fits between the bars rite on (Check Pics- Search= Capt Don) There is only 1 pic there. It has worked for me for a long time. It cost $14.

yonder · 02-14-2008

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Originally Posted by CAPTDON

Are you looking for what tools to carry

Yes, what tools to carry.

I can pretty easily figure out how to carry them since I'm setting the bike up with hard luggage.

HiVel · 02-14-2008

I just hook my Snap -On roller box to my hitch and bring all my tools-I will never not be able to fix anything, I have a generator and welder too that goes in the tool box. Nice rig but surely you know I jest.

Hedge · 02-15-2008

Here is a pretty good start for a small take with you kit:
5x8mm wrench
10x11 mm wrench
12x14 mm wrench
13x1 mm wrench
Medium Vice grips
Standard and Phillips head screw driver
Spark Plug Socket and wrench
Metric Allen Wrench kit
Electrical Tape & Wire Ties
Flash light that you can hold in your teeth
A few clean rags
Yes Stealth - a small can of WD-40

Modre's Portable Motorcycle Jack

If anyone wants to add or subtract to this be my guest! I guess by the time this thread is done we could actually put together the perfect road kit!

FrankBlack · 02-15-2008

For the actual tool roll itself I bought one of these, which is well made and small enough to carry around depending on how much you put into it:

http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/p...%20Tool%20Roll

This is also the best quality, most useful ratchet screwdriver and socket kit I've found:

http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Multi-A...1-S0689-Sealey

e404pnf · 02-15-2008

I always think I should carry some tools when doing more that the commute into work. But I'm very doubtful there's much I could fix even with the finest workshop. So if I'm at the side of the road, I'll just get my monies worth from the RAC cover

Gav