Tool Kit

[donnie]

So I picked up my new-to-me 1200GS last weekend and have put 500+ miles on it already and all seems well. I noticed that the tool kit was missing so BM have supplied one, well, they have given me a piece of sellotape and a length of string. What happened to providing a few proper tool so you can at least take the wheel off when you need to change the tyre?! Against health and saftey Sir.

So, can anyone recommend where I can get a wheel wrench (one that I can keep on the bike) and a torque socket or tool to adjust the handlebars. I bought one from Halfords but it's too thick to fit around the nut. A spark plug wrench that fits whatever size plug is on the GS.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Sleepy]

The 1200 is so reliable that a tool kit would just be a waste....

 

[Mark Hooton]

Ha

The 1200 is so reliable that a tool kit would just be a waste....

Ha - thats very funny

But you can try evilbay - I got my wheel changing nut off there. You can go as far as you want with toolkits but some basic good quality tools (making sure they fit the beemer type fasteners!) is good advice.

www.cymarcbikeparts.co.uk

 

[donnie]

thanks Sleepy, very helpful, Reliable they might be but my lack of good fortune with vehicles surpasses the GS's reliability.

 

[STUBBS]

the recovery truck will be able to help you out

 

[OldCroc]

No toolkit would have helped me when my FPC packed up as I didn't know what was wrong. Your best bet is the "Get back home free" card - ie insurance!

 

[Wapping]

Look at the sticky section.

There is a link to a thread on another site, listing all the tools you will ever need for basic DIY.

 

[WindyChuffer]

BMW sell a toolkit, complete with the bits you are looking for. See P125 of the 2011 accessories catalogue on the bmw-motorrad website. http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/equipment/motorcycle-accessories.html

 

[Yellow Peril]

You have two years recovery what more do you want? BMW to supply the mobile phone?