Toolset/ToolKit for R1250 GSA

[BeeMEir]

HI UK GS'ers

I am looking to put together a tool set together for the R1250GS Adventure, and I am looking for some advice and pointers.

I have a great small socket set with multiple Torks, Allen Keys, Sockets, etc, etc, but i only use a few of the bits/tools, and dont see a point in carrying tools that are not needed.

I have the GS911 Wifi, which I think a must on a bike with so many electronics and sensors, the tool kit is for the day to day or big trip requirements, with major works being done in a workshop or dealer.

I would even expand the request to include parts/spares that should be carried.

So if anyone has put such a tool set/kit together I would really appreciate a list of what you put in, and how you kept it all together.

Thanks BeemEir

 

[CPJS]

Airman pump, dynaplug and rattails sticky string things and tyreseal, belt and braces so you don't miss the ferry home.

 

[iandavid]

Just tow this. Tools can be removed for your trips to Tesco.

 

[Wapping]

Look at the bike.

Which bits do you think you yourself can service, presumably in the comfort of home or tighten up / replace whilst out on the road, presumably not in Outer Mongolia.

When you identify those very few bits on your bike, look at the very few tools you would require to perform the action. For example, to tighten the wing mirror would require what? To remove the footrest or one of the levers or tighten the gear linkage woukd require what? To undo or tighten the battery terminal, would need? To hold a continuously loosening plastic panel retainer, would need a strip of?

Then look at your tyres. How would you remove the offending nail? How woukd you repair the hole and reinflate the tyre to the correct pressure?

There you go.... There is your answer.

 

[buncobooth]

Just take a look at the relevant Cruztools kit, they have done that !

https://cruztools.com/product/roadtech-b2/

 

[Baked Bean]

Airman pump, dynaplug and rattails sticky string things and tyreseal, belt and braces so you don't miss the ferry home.

That's exactly what i carry.

 

[Wapping]

Fill yer boots, as they say:

https://motorcycleinfo.co.uk/r1200g...tool-kit-and-full-touring-tool-kit-index23ed/

 

[Bubb]

Sadly Sod’s law dictates that whatever tools you have with you, you will NOT have the one tool that you need !

As said before; airpump (and fit a electrical socket straight to the battery as the airpump will no doubt “ping” the canbus if you try to use the bmw fitted accessory socket), tyre plugs, and strings, and a pair of pliers to remove offending nerg nail. A few cable ties, gaffs tape .... and a mobile phone and recovery for whatever country you are in.....
Then ride, and enjoy it. If you get a minor problem, it’s all part of the adventure.

 

[BeeMEir]

Just tow this. Tools can be removed for your trips to Tesco.

I'm sure a few GS owners only use their bike for local (Tesco) runs, I put 5k up in the 1st 2 months. and another 5k in the last 3 months so thankfully I'm not in that group.

Thanks to all so far for the replies.
I have:
Battery/Din Air Compressor/Pump
Hex-GS911 Wifi
BMW toolkit

Good point on the Puncture Kit
Thinking about small fails that will lay you up, that as some have said you wont have the tool

Wil add the Farmers friend (Vice Grips)
A small/medium Ratchet (Small torge wrench may be better).
A few larger Sockets
A selection of Torks
A Selection of Allen Keys
A Selection of Philips and Flat head bits (not that there are too many of those on the Beemers)

I relation to spares, any advice on what to carry.
Are there any common part/component fails that could be recommended (my last GS the fuel pump relay went, its only a £50.00 part and 10 mins to replace, but laid me up)

 

[waterloo700]

BMW tookit


Although suppose the joke's on me for expecting anything more than an oil filler remover

 

[GB.]

Its a tricky one, for everyday use I have a pepperoni puncture kit and a pump, the tools which are under the seat just because they are all ready there. I also carry the victorinox multitool with mini socket set and some torx. For longer trips and off Road stuff I add a GS911, JB weld, and a 3/8" drive breaker bar with some sockets and the mandatory cables ties in case anything breaks loose. Any more than that and chances are I can't fix it any way.

 

[wheelnut]

I just make sure I’ve packed the BMW Assist card

 

[dubster]

Dismantle and reassemble the bike so you know what tools to pack for your trip

 

[Bem]

Dismantle and reassemble the bike so you know what tools to pack for your trip

I have just enough tools in the pencil case to take off and replace both wheels (amazing number of implements required!) and four gas bottles to go with the plug kit - anything else is not a roadside repair. The GS911 is great for guiding you to faults.

 

[Deleted account 210901001]

Tip for tools.

The North Face toiletry bags are basically miniature grip bags and make great tool bags.

Very robust and not expensive


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[Wapping]

You need just enough tools (actually, imagination) to manage to do this:

https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showt...et-you-home-travel-bodges-quot?highlight=fork

 

[Deise]

not bad for standard toolkit

considering it is over thirty years old i think this is not bad for standard. More than i can use at present.