What should be in the under seat tool box??

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So the tool bag under my seat contains a couple of torx bits, a rusty screwdriver and single socket bit. Great.

Someone said a good thing to do is to do most work on the bike using the under seat toolkit so you know how to use it if you are 'out'. Seems a good idea to me.

So what should be in there??

Seen this kit, but it seems pretty expensive:

http://www.touratech.com/shops/008/...=9918&osCsid=f2c4d1e026b021ee4814c8b091be7854

Anyone know of a good alternative set, or should I just compile my own set?

Also, there is no tool for the oil cap, and actually I bought already a TT replacement that opens with a Torx50, but is it going to be possible to get it off without that special tool? long nose pliers?? or pop down to the dealer?

I have a 1200GS SE (2009)

Many thanks for your advice!
 
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the standard toolkit's rubbish, make up your own.

get the oil cap remover from bmw, it's only a couple of quid, and it's a right bugger to get off without it.
 
justinguitar said:
So the tool bag under my seat contains a couple of torx bits, a rusty screwdriver and single socket bit. Great.

Someone said a good thing to do is to do most work on the bike using the under seat toolkit so you know how to use it if you are 'out'. Seems a good idea to me.

So what should be in there??

Seen this kit, but it seems pretty expensive:

http://www.touratech.com/shops/008/...=9918&osCsid=f2c4d1e026b021ee4814c8b091be7854

Anyone know of a good alternative set, or should I just compile my own set?

Also, there is no tool for the oil cap, and actually I bought already a TT replacement that opens with a Torx50, but is it going to be possible to get it off without that special tool? long nose pliers?? or pop down to the dealer?

Many thanks for your advice!
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What model of bike do you have ?
 
Bin your toolset, it's crap. Get a kit with a selection of allen bits in it and some decent screwdrivers, puncture repair kit and gas bottles to reinflate the tyre.
 
webgrecian said:
Bin your toolset, it's crap. Get a kit with a selection of allen bits in it and some decent screwdrivers, puncture repair kit and gas bottles to reinflate the tyre.
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Allen bits will only be of use for any accessories that you've fitted that use Allen head fasteners. The GS is put togther mainly with Torx fasteners - both male and female.
 
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justinguitar said:
So the tool bag under my seat contains a couple of torx bits, a rusty screwdriver and single socket bit. Great.

Someone said a good thing to do is to do most work on the bike using the under seat toolkit so you know how to use it if you are 'out'. Seems a good idea to me.

So what should be in there??

Seen this kit, but it seems pretty expensive:

http://www.touratech.com/shops/008/...=9918&osCsid=f2c4d1e026b021ee4814c8b091be7854

Anyone know of a good alternative set, or should I just compile my own set?

Also, there is no tool for the oil cap, and actually I bought already a TT replacement that opens with a Torx50, but is it going to be possible to get it off without that special tool? long nose pliers?? or pop down to the dealer?

I have a 1200GS SE (2009)

Many thanks for your advice!
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Just look at the many picture's you see,note what's there,then look at what you got,if any?Then go to Halford,s to get what you need to make one up.
 
Please don't go to Halfords, their supposedly professional tool set is, well, how do I put it, crap. I started off with tools from there and had the torx50 shear off in half, admittedly they replaced it no quibble but lost confidence in their tools, if you going to spend money make sure it's on a set that wont leave you stranded.

make up your own and each time you work on the bike, if you cant do it with the tools on the bike, add to the kit.
 
dippy said:
Please don't go to Halfords, their supposedly professional tool set is, well, how do I put it, crap. I started off with tools from there and had the torx50 shear off in half, admittedly they replaced it no quibble but lost confidence in their tools, if you going to spend money make sure it's on a set that wont leave you stranded.

make up your own and each time you work on the bike, if you cant do it with the tools on the bike, add to the kit.
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Dippy the torx will not handle rear wheel ......I no ........broken 11 halfords then got a teng and 4. Years later still going strong
But there also gave me a refund so hats off :D
 
So I'm building my own. So far the "best and most used tool goes to this tiny ratchet driver, tiny and feels well made.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-11-piece-stainless-steel-ratchet-driver-and-bit-set-prod816152/

Got Proxxon set or torx 3/8ths bits and combi wrenches - the wrenches come under the seat but I bought smaller torx hex drives for the "under seat mini pack" which I'm thinking is justto sort out little shit bits getting lose...

Major problems and going to have to be calling AA or BMW assist, not cos of the tools but because I've not got a bloody clue!!

But I enjoy putting new bling on and been taking panels off just to have a look ;) and will attempt a fuzeblock/gps/cockpit power/usb next week... should be fun!
 
I think the bikes should come with:-

1. EWS Antenna
2. Fuel Pump Controller
3. Final Drive Assembly (x2)
4. Fuel Sender (x6 if a 2010 onwards model)
 
Oil cooler are the a must!

I read a lot about the 1200gsa since buying on, is a oil cooler guard a must fit?

Has anyone actual suffered from stone?

Any advice greatfully received

Sorry posted this in the wrong place, newbie mistake, done a new thread instead
 
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1200GSADV said:
I read a lot about the 1200gsa since buying on, is a oil cooler guard a must fit?

Has anyone actual suffered from stone?

Any advice greatfully received
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Interesting point. As my bike is going on the Bilko trip to Alaska i followed his advice and fitted a cooler guard. When doing so I noticed that my oil cooler had taken a nearly fatal thump. Made me feel a lot better about forking out thirty quid for a guard.
 
I too have just fitted one after noticing a dent in mine. Dent has crumpled the metal inwards and that is just from road use...so for thirty quid I am happier than for £200 or whatever it would be to repair...etc .
 
My under-the-seat toolkit consists of.......an autocom.
If I'm local, I wouldn't even bother trying to fix it at the roadside. If i'm going any distance I have a better toolkit than you could fit under the seat.
 
Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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