Bike toolkit

[kellyjo]

I want to sort out a small toolkit to keep under the seat but have no idea what i need to put in it cos i dont know whats likely to go wrong! Im going to put the sockets in for removing/replacing the wheels (cos i learnt that today:-)), any suggestions what else may prove useful. Thanks guys xx

[Specialone]

I want to sort out a small toolkit to keep under the seat but have no idea what i need to put in it cos i dont know whats likely to go wrong! Im going to put the sockets in for removing/replacing the wheels (cos i learnt that today:-)), any suggestions what else may prove useful. Thanks guys xx

Havent you got your factory tool kit in the frame?
They are pretty crap mind you, made of cheese much like the bolts i have heard lol.

[kellyjo]

Checked under the seat, nothing there :-(

[Specialone]

Checked under the seat, nothing there :-(

Dont know about your bike but mines on l/h side under my seat (ish) behind a rectangular cover.

[arcdef]

Well what can you fix if you need to? I have been thinking about this and i guess all i would take was enough tools to gets under the tank and maybe get the airbox off after which im not sure i could do anything else without alot of sockets. Maybe take some mole grips, pliers, cable ties an adjustable spanner and some duct tape? Oh and it was recomended to me to take a universal cable kit on board which i now do after mine snapped at the road side!

Hope it helps.....

Ash.

[starks]

places like halfords do a bike tool kit which just has allen keys, pliers, screwdrivers and the like, only good for smallish repairs really, i also keep my tire pressure gauge in mine or if u look on ebay u mite find one cheaper, i think they only a tenner, could come in handy one day, and like arcdef said, cable ties are very very handy to have under your seat!

[starks]

www.bikebitzuk.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1394

[arcdef]

I did see that, youll only need two allen keys though to do most the small repairs on the SV but the mini socket set would be a good plan. Best thing to have is breakdown cover though!

[dirtydog]

Just keep your AA/RAC/Greenflag card with you.

All I carry is some electrical tape and some cable ties

[sunshine]

i use an around the world tool kit, if i can get hold of the spares easily i can do anything but rebuilt the engine roadside, but roadside recovery is the best you can get home from devon and do the repairs in the dry and warm, with tools with a long enough arm to loosen your axle bolt
Yes tensioing your chain every 3 days is rather annoying when your spanner is only 3 inches long. but the suzuki standard one i use for the short runs, but it took 2 suzuki kits and a yahama one to repair the harley in the group that broke down once.
but with my small 6k miles i havent had any trouble with the bike so i dont think you need one really do you? maintain at home and nothing goes wrong. just get the halfords bike toolkit surely that will be enough

[Bibio]

Just keep your AA/RAC/Greenflag card with you.


+1. why carry tools when they have loads.. also the standard tool kit supplied by mr suzuki is about as useful as a chocolate fire poker.

[punyXpress]

Don't entirely agree with leaving tools 'cos you don't know how to use them.
Was able to help another .orger with some of my tools ( used by another .orger )
I just stood & watched & hope I learned a bit too.

[Bibio]

Don't entirely agree with leaving tools 'cos you don't know how to use them.
Was able to help another .orger with some of my tools ( used by another .orger )
I just stood & watched & hope I learned a bit too.

i'll take tools to a rideout as guaranteed someone will brake down that doesn't have cover. which reminds me - i think i will include a chain splitter the next time :smt040