Recommend me a compact socket set. - SV650.org

andrewsmith · 16-06-12, 05:52 PM

A compact socket set!

I'm after a small socket set for under the bike seat. Anyone got a suggestion?
I know Bahco do a compact one but it looks like it has been discontinued.

Thanks in Advance
Andy

16-06-12, 06:06 PM

Not a socket set but I put together a basic tool kit based on http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=148963&page=2 - it all goes in the SV tool bag.

At a push I can get it, a can of air repair, spare gloves and a micro fleece under the back seat.

andrewsmith · 16-06-12, 06:08 PM

Cheers Neil
Got a small one under seat put its a PIA to get any leverage on a bolt

DJ123 · 16-06-12, 06:48 PM

What do you need one to go under the seat for?

andrewsmith · 16-06-12, 06:53 PM

Its so I can compact the rest of my kit to alan keys, screwdriver and pliers

squirrel_hunter · 16-06-12, 06:54 PM

This is a nice little set from Halfords. I have one of these for that very purpose I take it with me on weekend aways, but can't remember if it fits under an SV seat as I keep it in a tail pack.

andrewsmith · 16-06-12, 07:06 PM

Cheers SH, I had a feeling Halfords did one as a larger kit

tigersaw · 16-06-12, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

This is a nice little set from Halfords. I have one of these for that very purpose I take it with me on weekend aways, but can't remember if it fits under an SV seat as I keep it in a tail pack.

I have one of those too, not sure its man enough for the tasks you have in mind but its a nice set regardless

Bibio · 16-06-12, 07:24 PM

think about what you need to do at the side of a road...

anything major is out so all you need are basics for changing plugs, tightening chain plus a split link and electrical bitz and pizez.

a good quality (bacho) adjustable wrench, allan keys with a good lever bar mad from 8x6mm and about 6'' long, spark plug wrench and some electrical tape, small snips, tyre repair kit.

as i said anything major and its relay time so why not just stick an AA/RAC card under there instead.

DJ123 · 16-06-12, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

think about what you need to do at the side of a road...

anything major is out so all you need are basics for changing plugs, tightening chain plus a split link and electrical bitz and pizez.

a good quality (bacho) adjustable wrench, allan keys with a good lever bar mad from 8x6mm and about 6'' long, spark plug wrench and some electrical tape, small snips, tyre repair kit.

as i said anything major and its relay time so why not just stick an AA/RAC card under there instead.

^^^ This. Day to day i don't carry any tools with me, no point or need for it. When i go away for the weekend i take a small tool kit that would be capable of small road side repairs/emergency fixes.
End of the day i've got roadside assistance, only £50 for the year (UK and Europe cover) and is good for piece of mind

16-06-12, 05:52 PM	#1
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Recommend me a compact socket set. A compact socket set! I'm after a small socket set for under the bike seat. Anyone got a suggestion? I know Bahco do a compact one but it looks like it has been discontinued. Thanks in Advance Andy __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

16-06-12, 06:06 PM	#2
Terah Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommend me a compact socket set. Not a socket set but I put together a basic tool kit based on http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=148963&page=2 - it all goes in the SV tool bag. At a push I can get it, a can of air repair, spare gloves and a micro fleece under the back seat.

16-06-12, 06:08 PM	#3
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Recommend me a compact socket set. Cheers Neil Got a small one under seat put its a PIA to get any leverage on a bolt __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

16-06-12, 06:48 PM	#4
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Recommend me a compact socket set. What do you need one to go under the seat for? __________________ BMW F800ST

16-06-12, 06:53 PM	#5
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Recommend me a compact socket set. Its so I can compact the rest of my kit to alan keys, screwdriver and pliers __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

16-06-12, 06:54 PM	#6
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Recommend me a compact socket set. This is a nice little set from Halfords. I have one of these for that very purpose I take it with me on weekend aways, but can't remember if it fits under an SV seat as I keep it in a tail pack. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

16-06-12, 07:06 PM	#7
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Recommend me a compact socket set. Cheers SH, I had a feeling Halfords did one as a larger kit __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

16-06-12, 07:24 PM	#9
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Recommend me a compact socket set. think about what you need to do at the side of a road... anything major is out so all you need are basics for changing plugs, tightening chain plus a split link and electrical bitz and pizez. a good quality (bacho) adjustable wrench, allan keys with a good lever bar mad from 8x6mm and about 6'' long, spark plug wrench and some electrical tape, small snips, tyre repair kit. as i said anything major and its relay time so why not just stick an AA/RAC card under there instead.

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