R1200 GSA tool kit

[cammy5477]

Are there any decent tool kits that cover what I may need if I have a break down while I'm out an about?
Nippy Norman's do a decent gedore one but at £130 slightly dear.
I already have an airman pump, stop n go tire kit,spark plug tools just need specific tool kit for taking of wheels, nuts and bolts ect.

 

[Bounce]

Saw this when I was browsing for a decent set of tools a while back:-

http://m.blog.daum.net/stevenkim/15709844

I printed it off, and then went through it with a mate of mine who provided some expertise on refining 'the tool kit' which I now have.

I bought a Hooton tool box to then store it all in:-

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

This is what I carry
http://www.venhill.co.uk/Motorcycle_Tools

 

[GBDamo]

and this is what I carry

Seriously though sod's law dictates whatever breaks you won't have the tool for and to carry an comprehensive kiy would cut your MPG by 20%

puncture repair kit, CO2 type is worth carrying. I used to carry all manner of shit at first but never used any of it. It's a gamble but would rather take things I know I'll use than filling valuable space with a mechanical comfort blanket.

opinions and arseholes and all

 

[Pukmeister]

I saw a nice "tool roll" toolkit in the display case recently at Bahnstormers made by cruz tools. Sorry but I didn't look at the price. It's the same as Nippy sells.

You could always select your own similar tools from somewhere like Screwfix, Toolstation or Machine Mart of equal quality at a fraction of the price and buy a tool roll to put them in?

Luckily for me I still have the original 2004 GS tool roll left from part-exing my old bike with a few extras added, amazing that current models don't even come with a plug spanner.

 

[Bendy toy]

Put Puncturesafe in the tyres, carry a tyre valve angle adapter, a torx key set and maybe a screwdriver.

You will never have the right tools for anything more complicated, so carry an RAC card and keep the behind pannier space for sandwiches.



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[cammy5477]

I have an adventure designs toolbox and I have decided to just buy what I need instead of a kit. Pretty much what I have already plus some torx gear and my AA card . With this toolbox hopefully I'll be able to use my panniers less than I do.

Thanks for the replies guys

 

[buncobooth]

+! for the Cruztools Raodtech B1 kit. I think is about £130 from Venhill or Touratech, but it seems to have everything you need and nothing that you don't. Tools are good quality too (even the little ratchet handle).

 

[Jon P]

I just bought the extra individual tools that I beleive I need from BMW including the bigger roll.

 

[Bendy toy]

Put Puncturesafe in the tyres, carry a tyre valve angle adapter, a torx key set and maybe a screwdriver.

You will never have the right tools for anything more complicated, so carry an RAC card and keep the behind pannier space for sandwiches.

I forgot to add the special tool for undoing the front wheel and some zip ties. However the back wheel bolts should be correctly torqued and rear punctures are more common so just keep it simple and chuck in a bundle of ties.


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[birdseye]

credit card, mobile phone and directory of dealers. or you could do it the borman way with a truck and mechanics and tools following behind.

I struggle to think of any likely breakdown that I would want to tackle with hand tools at the roadside, and I have completely stripped and rebuilt several cars and bikes in my time.