SV Toolkit missing

[JamesMio]

Hi All,

Having just become the new proud owner of an SV (which as I'm still taking lessons is frustrating the hell out of me sat in the garage!) I noticed that the toolkit's missing from it.

I'm no mechanic by any means but I would be much happier with a few choice tools stashed in there for emergencies, what would you recommend?

I'm Ok for proper workshop tools etc, just looking for advice on what you'd consider to be essentials to keep under the seat in place of the original kit?

Cheers

James

[SoulKiss]

Hi All,

Having just become the new proud owner of an SV (which as I'm still taking lessons is frustrating the hell out of me sat in the garage!) I noticed that the toolkit's missing from it.

I'm no mechanic by any means but I would be much happier with a few choice tools stashed in there for emergencies, what would you recommend?

I'm Ok for proper workshop tools etc, just looking for advice on what you'd consider to be essentials to keep in there?

Cheers

James

Who ever took it did you a favour :)

tools in there are not particularly good, what with them being made of Cheesium (a metal that only occurs in Japan, near motorcycle factories)

What you want is a Screwdriver for Phillips and Slot screws, an 8mm, 10mm and 12mm spanner.

Only potentially difficult toy to get your hands on would be the correct C-Spanner for preload adjustment on the rear shock, but I am sure its not a problem to get one - I just dont know where.

The Halfords Professional tool kits seem pretty popular, its what I got after seeing that a couple of mechanically minded people I know have that set.

David

[rigor]

Are you sure the toolkits missing? If it's a k4 onwards (from memory, I may be utterly wrong) doesn't the kit sit in a little box near the rear shock?

[rigor]

I'd add 6mm, 5mm, 4mm allen keys to Soulkiss's selection

[JamesMio]

Ummm... I'm not sure now, I was just going on where my pal's one is which is under the Pillion seat.

This is mine, year 2000 model:

http://file019b.bebo.com/15/large/2007/08/01/07/14781130a5148662687l.jpg

Thanks for the quick replies guys!

[rigor]

Ummm... I'm not sure now, I was just going on where my pal's one is which is under the Pillion seat.

This is mine, year 2000 model:

http://file019b.bebo.com/15/large/2007/08/01/07/14781130a5148662687l.jpg

Thanks for the quick replies guys!

Yup, that's right, your's is a curvy (Older) (Or superseded ;) ) One :D

[SoulKiss]

Yup, that's right, your's is a curvy (Older) (Or superseded ;) ) One :D

I prefer the word "prototype"

[JamesMio]

Yup, that's right, your's is a curvy (Older) (Or superseded ;) ) One :D

Ok, does that mean you're right about the toolkit being near the rear shock then?

[Luckypants]

Ok, does that mean you're right about the toolkit being near the rear shock then?
No it is meant to be under the pillion seat on the original Classic SV.

Those guys are right, tools are not good quality. However, if you want the totally authentic look, I have the complete toolkit off my Curvey before she was carted off the bike shed in the sky. It's in the For Sale section, yours for £5 plus postage (probably a tenner!!) unless you are close enough to meet me in a pub and buy me a beer. (your profile does not specify where you are)

[JamesMio]

Cheers, I'm not too worried about it being the authentic one, just thought it would be a good idea to have some tools just in case really.

[Skip]

Who ever took it did you a favour :)

tools in there are not particularly good, what with them being made of Cheesium (a metal that only occurs in Japan, near motorcycle factories)

:smt044

Had me in stitches there David! :lol:

[MiniMatt]

Only potentially difficult toy to get your hands on would be the correct C-Spanner for preload adjustment on the rear shock, but I am sure its not a problem to get one - I just dont know where.


Buster's Accessories do a couple of different types, I'd recommend the one that fits on a 3/8" ratchet drive (assuming you have said ratchet) as it allows a bit more room and leverage to turn it. With the supplied spanner you sometimes end up hitting the toolkit box/hugger.


Cheesium

:smt044

[SoulKiss]

:smt044

Had me in stitches there David! :lol:

Good job I didn't go into its wonderful properties as it has all the weight-saving properties of lead while having all the strength of a finely aged and ripened Brie

Glad to be of service

[RhythmJunkie]

Anybody had their tools nicked from a later model cos that little box affair is a bit handy for someone who knows its there! (unlockeable)
I may try and fit a small padlock on it!