That wonderful tool kit.

[Eastriding2002]

Hell they're cheeky bugger at BMW, nigh on 10 grand for a bike and they "give" you a 35p tool kit. I think mine has about 5 pieces in it. Now one thing I would find useful is a tool to enable the removal of the wheels, so what size torx bit will be required?

Andy T

 

[Thunder]

You will need a T50 torx for the rear wheel , for the front a seller on Ebay does a handy little adapter which works perfectly.

Apparently BMW started supplying "reduced" tool kits after a survey of owners showed the majority did not use the tool kits on their bikes.

 

[Eastriding2002]

Thanks Thunder. How did these owners they surveyed get the wheels out etc. then? Use Sooty's magic wand or something?

 

[Thunder]

Thanks Thunder. How did these owners they surveyed get the wheels out etc. then? Use Sotty's magic wand or something?

I think you will find they left the bike in the dealers for such an operation.

 

[Eastriding2002]

Sod that! I'd like to have the ability to take it out myself, if only to be able to clean it properly or whip the wheel down somewhere to have a tyre fitted.

I have to say, the Aprilia toolkit on my Caponord put the Beemer one to shame.

 

[SilverBobGS]

Tis indeed a sh*te tool kit. The least you get on a car is a wrench for taking your wheels off. It would be the first thing you should expect in the kit.
I for one will assemble a magnificant expensive tool kit, the like that has never been seen before.......And yes I will prob :confusederly never use it

 

[Malcvtr]

Tis indeed a sh*te tool kit. The least you get on a car is a wrench for taking your wheels off. It would be the first thing you should expect in the kit.

Hmmm. Good point. Is it perhaps worth us getting a collective protest together to BMW UK on this point?

 

[Decster]

One of those surveys where you ask every B*W rider you know were they part of a survey about tool kits and you cannot find anyone

I dont buy a bike saying i need a good tool kit, but i do want one for when i do need it.

D.

 

[Tim Cullis]

When I traded my 04 1200GS for an Adventure I kept the old tool kit and the puncture repair kit (though I bought some new glue).

Tim

 

[Shep]

I bought one of the Motorrad Concepts tool kits, not cheap but i've used it plenty of times now (never for my bike ) and its very usefull, I just added a larger screwdriver set with the replacable ends (allen,torx etc)

Very handy

 

[cookie]

useful tip for front axle removal, passed on to me by pikey dave:

http://www.k-bikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6347&highlight=front+wheel+removal

 

[cookie]

useful tip for front axle removal, passed on to me by pikey dave:

http://www.k-bikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6347&highlight=front+wheel+removal

i've just tried 3 plug sockets & none of them fit. i've tried a stud connector (which is what the ebay thing looks like) but it's nearer 23mm than 22mm and snap on don't sell a 22mm hex key AFAICT

do bmw sell the tool needed?

 

[Firebird]

I've found the stud / rod connector thingy works fine. Having bought the BMW spark plug remover (I believe it is longer than standard ones), I can confirm that one end does fit the quick release axle.

In theory I don't need the stud connector, but I prefer to use it because it applies the force close to the axle rather than 6 or 8 inches away.

 

[cookie]

I've found the stud / rod connector thingy works fine.

must be a different size from that which my local fastner emporium stocks. think i'll buy from the ebay guy.

 

[ChasMill]

Goody goody - another thing to have a go at the BMW guys at the NEC on Friday (see 3rd year guarantee cost) - they are going to love me!

 

[Pukmeister]

It beats me how BMW market a bike that can ford rivers adventure fashion, such is their glossy advertising, yet no longer supply a long reach box spanner costing pennies in order to remove the spark plugs in the event of water ingestion.

I know a rider who shall remain nameless who owns a late 2004 R1200GS but sadly has the later crap toolkit. I wasn't with him the day he went fording (hence no access to my older and more comprehensive toolkit from my early R1200GS) and suffice to say he couldn't remove his spark plugs to pump out the water and ended up with expensive engine damage, thankfully now fully repaired. Not good on an 'adventure' bike with a reputation for strength and durability.

He now has the required tool for the spark plugs just in case, but thats like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted.

I would strongly advise all R1200GS riders who read this post to check their toolkits for the deep reach box spanner for the spark plugs. If its missing, get one ordered ASAP for the tool roll. It could just save you from embarrassing and expensive engine trouble, or a long walk home (or both).

 

['Nuffsaid]

Ooops ....

Just checked out my sad excuse for a toolkit - and guess what, no long reach spark plug spanner - Any idea where I can get one from?

It beats me how BMW market a bike that can ford rivers adventure fashion, such is their glossy advertising, yet no longer supply a long reach box spanner costing pennies in order to remove the spark plugs in the event of water ingestion.

I know a rider who shall remain nameless who owns a late 2004 R1200GS but sadly has the later crap toolkit. I wasn't with him the day he went fording (hence no access to my older and more comprehensive toolkit from my early R1200GS) and suffice to say he couldn't remove his spark plugs to pump out the water and ended up with expensive engine damage, thankfully now fully repaired. Not good on an 'adventure' bike with a reputation for strength and durability.

He now has the required tool for the spark plugs just in case, but thats like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted.

I would strongly advise all R1200GS riders who read this post to check their toolkits for the deep reach box spanner for the spark plugs. If its missing, get one ordered ASAP for the tool roll. It could just save you from embarrassing and expensive engine trouble, or a long walk home (or both).

 

[cookie]

bmw do an additional toolkit, i seen it mentioned in the handbook. includes spark plug spanner & axle key (likely the same thing).

dunno haw much it costs though.

 

[Franky]

Have a search........ I wasn't happy with the crap tool kit, rang BMW UK...... about 3 months later the decent one arrived free of charge! Still made of cheese though!

 

[Tony F]

I have to say I wasn't impressed by the tool kit when I got my 1200 in June.

Good job I still have the one from my 1986 R80RT, not sure about the plug spanner though, I'll have to try it for size.