Hi all..... Heading west for a trip with some guys and really looking forward to it. Only problem is when I just bought the bike about a month ago, there was no tool kit. I know I could and will make one up, but I figure if I could get a list of what is in the stock one I would have a great starting point. A quick search didn't yield me what I was looking for ... so curious.... would someone PLEASE make a list up for me? Even better..... any EXTRA bits you think you would bring and cannot be without?
This will be my first real trip on the bike.... and I would hate to be missing that ONE WRENCH ...lol.... thanks!!!
Mark
Quote from: finallygotone on September 09, 2013, 04:10:37 PM
Hi all..... Heading west for a trip with some guys and really looking forward to it. Only problem is when I just bought the bike about a month ago, there was no tool kit. I know I could and will make one up, but I figure if I could get a list of what is in the stock one I would have a great starting point. A quick search didn't yield me what I was looking for ... so curious.... would someone PLEASE make a list up for me? Even better..... any EXTRA bits you think you would bring and cannot be without?
This will be my first real trip on the bike.... and I would hate to be missing that ONE WRENCH ...lol.... thanks!!!
Mark
I was thinking of this same subject when Randy Posted
quote: I am always watching the posts and looking to see patterns of things that might be a useful item, needed regularly or just plain coolI have a home made kit for my dirt bike that I often Rob when going on a long trip on the FJ. It even includes my first aid kit. I will be very interested to see the answer to this post grow into an essential kit with weight and also trip length (in days) as a consideration. ( maybe 2 columns?) Maybe a list for everyone to add their ideas and then a summary overseen by ? (suggestions?) Just add a question Mark (?) to the questionable necessity or a tick (>) for agreed necessity to assist the summary.
Here`s a start:
Cable ties. >
Allan key flat pack set.
Well made wide mouthed, short handled adjustable wrench. >
Puncture kit with spare pressure cannisters. >
Latex gloves >
? screwdrivers
Multimeter
Spare lightweight lithium battery?
Wire Coat Hangar
Parachute Rope?
ground sheet.
Hand cleaner?
Mr Sheen Visor cleaner?
jewellery driver set?
2 x 10mm spanners >
14mm socket>
Hairbrush & makeup ?
Chain Lube
Insulation Tape >
Insulated lenth of cable with alligator clips
Jumper leads?
tyre levers, axle spanner inclusive
Talcum powder
(popcorn)
Mark, I recall you saying that you have a 1990 FJ...?
I would recommend a brass 3/8 double nipple and a couple of hose clamps, for a fuel pump bypass.
You never know...
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Here`s a start:
Cable ties. >
Allan key flat pack set.
Well made wide mouthed, short handled adjustable wrench. >
Puncture kit with spare pressure cannisters. >
Latex gloves >
? long Screwdriver
Multimeter
Spare lightweight lithium battery?
Parachute Rope?
ground sheet.
Hand cleaner?
jewellery driver set?
2 x 12mm spanners >
14mm socket>
17mm socket
Chain Lube
Insulation Tape >
Duct tape
Insulated length of cable with alligator clips
Jumper leads?
tyre levers, axle spanner inclusive
Talcum powder
(popcorn)
Quote from: The General on September 09, 2013, 05:53:33 PM
edit:
Here`s a start:
Cable ties. >
Allan key flat pack set.
Well made wide mouthed, short handled adjustable wrench. >
Puncture kit with spare pressure cannisters. >
Latex gloves >
? long Screwdriver
Multimeter
Spare lightweight lithium battery?
Parachute Rope?
ground sheet.
Hand cleaner?
jewellery driver set?
2 x 12mm spanners >
14mm socket>
17mm socket
Chain Lube
Insulation Tape >
Duct tape
Insulated length of cable with alligator clips
Jumper leads?
tyre levers, axle spanner inclusive
Talcum powder
(popcorn)
And a trailer to carry it all!!!
(popcorn) (popcorn) (popcorn)
Quote from: Pat Conlon on September 09, 2013, 05:33:02 PM
Mark, I recall you saying that you have a 1990 FJ...?
I would recommend a brass 3/8 double nipple and a couple of hose clamps, for a fuel pump bypass.
You never know...
Thanks all for replies.... YES... I have a 90'.
AWESOME job!!! Since I'm only new to this site/bike...I do recall briefly hearing about it... I will certainly read more on the topic! Anyone have a good thread 'handy' on the topic..... the one I read I believe was a rider from South Africa...
Are there any OTHER nasty hiccups like that? Things that are kinda inherent to the bike??
My previous bike was a KLR650 and on that associated site there was thread similar to this one.... I'm glad others think its a good idea.
Vice-grips
I made up a tool kit for three months out on the road. It had to be efficient space and weight-wise, but also not let me down in a pinch. Here's the basic rundown:
Zip ties...both small and medium and hey, you can just zip-tie them to your frame somewhere.
I used these on the side of the road to secure wires that were getting chaffed by the chain or burnt by the exhaust collector
Gaffer tape...Really, do you need to ask? I just wrapped about a foot of it around an expired credit card and shoved it into my "glove box" above the choke. Used this to insulate wires that were burned by the exhaust collector somewhere in Arizona.
A small container of oil. I found a small drink bottle with a tight lid that would fit 1/2 quart...filled it with engine oil for emergencies. Never needed this but still carry it.
A tiny tube of blue locktite
A small 1/4" breaker bar. Stores easily and you can adapt about anything to it such as:
Sockets ranging from 8mm through 15mm, 1/4" hex socket to hold screwdriver bits...#1, #2 and #3 flat and phillips
Set of allen keys
A good quality 8" adjustable wrench.
Small wire cutters.
A pocket multi-meter.
10 feet of paracord.
Spark plug wrench.
Chain lube.
Four combination wrenches.
The factory headset wrench and axle-nut wrench.
Nitrile gloves.
Four paper shop towels.
Two microfiber rags
A bottle of bug and tar remover (this got a LOT of use in Texas!!)
Tire pressure guage.
6" Craftsman ignition pliers.
A foot each of red and black 12 gauge wire.
A motorcycle-sized tow strap...These things don't take up much space/weight and hey...I can help out someone...or BE helped out by someone. :biggrin:
I think that was about it... When you are out on your own, you need to be able to patch up your bike to get you to the next town where there will likely be an auto parts store that can supply the rest.
If I were to do another multi-state/country ride, I would also bring a spare brake and clutch lever in case of a survivable crash...that would allow me to keep riding after a fall.
Cap'n Ron. . .
Quote from: Capn Ron on September 09, 2013, 10:43:37 PM
I would also bring a spare brake and clutch lever in case of a survivable crash...that would allow me to keep riding after a fall.
Cap'n Ron. . .
Excellent idea Cap'n
Noel
Maybe it was on the yahoo list, but wasn't there a list of members and contact information and what they could offer like truck/trailer, garage etc...?
Think it depends on how long of a trip you're going on, and how familiar you are with working on the bike. That said, if you're familiar with the bike, you should have some idea of what you're commonly doing to it. A few months on the road needs much different levels of preparation than a weekend jaunt, too.
A tool kit for me comprises of a cell phone, chain adjustment tools, and a first-aid kit. The phone can get me bike parts after a delay, the chain adjustment is important enough and common enough that I carry it on long trips, but the first aid stuff is the stuff that you can't necessarily wait around for. That said, it's unusual for me to be gone for more than a week.
And a pair of soft ties...
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10114.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10114.0)
use a courdura shaving kit for a tool bag, it fits in where the factory kit goes.
I carry a double acting bike pump zip tied to the frame under the seat and tire repair plugs
3\8 drive rachet, cheater bar,sockets, 2 of every size wrench to 15 mm, vice grips, spat bolt and nuts, 1 roll of black tape, 6ft of hay wire
Quote from: Dads_FJ on September 10, 2013, 06:33:54 AM
Maybe it was on the yahoo list, but wasn't there a list of members and contact information and what they could offer like truck/trailer, garage etc...?
Yes, there was...
If I missed it, well it's that important...
Bring a spare key.
Anson
And a flashlight
Here is an OEM tool kit for sale on eBay Germany. The seller does ship worldwide.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/FK152-Yamaha-FJ-1200-3YA-ABS-Bordwerkzeug-Werkzeug-/281159599282?pt=Motorrad_Kraftradteile&hash=item41766b04b2 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/FK152-Yamaha-FJ-1200-3YA-ABS-Bordwerkzeug-Werkzeug-/281159599282?pt=Motorrad_Kraftradteile&hash=item41766b04b2)
Quote from: FJscott on September 11, 2013, 09:26:50 PM
And a flashlight
I carry a headlight...... Works great, aim to point where you're looking, hands free!
(http://princetontec.com/index.php?q=files/imagecache/755x400/images/products/heroshots/Fred-Hero.jpg)
Quote from: RichBaker on September 12, 2013, 07:11:14 PM
Quote from: FJscott on September 11, 2013, 09:26:50 PM
And a flashlight
I carry a headlight...... Works great, aim to point where you're looking, hands free!
Good call.... got one of them...The guys im riding with, I think by the time the night sets, we will be in a bar. lol
Maybe ill carry a section of 3/8 fuel line .... just in case.... instead of a splice? good idea or bad?
No splice is needed to bypass the fuel pump. Remove the seat, remove the right side cover, now at the pump, clamp and disconnect the fuel inlet hose from the pump (hose from gas tank to pump) now disconnect from the pump, the pump's output hose (hose from pump to carbs) now with the double nipple connect the two hoses together and tighten hose clamps.
Try it out before you leave, it's easy, just don't leave your bike connected this way for too long...if you have any debris in your carb float needles, you will empty your gas tank (via bowl vents) in a hurry.
This is meant for roadside use only, just to get you to a auto parts store to buy a new pump. If you do have to park your bike with the pump bypassed, clamp off the inlet line. Small needle nose vice grip pliers should be in your tool kit. Wrap some electrical tape around the serrated jaws so as not to damage your fuel line.
I do not mean for you to be concerned, Our fuel pumps are quite durable, I would expect no fuel pump problems for your trip.
Quote from: Pat Conlon on September 12, 2013, 09:13:36 PM
No splice is needed to bypass the fuel pump. Remove the seat, remove the right side cover, now at the pump, clamp and disconnect the fuel inlet hose from the pump (hose from gas tank to pump) now disconnect from the pump, the pump's output hose (hose from pump to carbs) now with the double nipple connect the two hoses together and tighten hose clamps.
Try it out before you leave, it's easy, just don't leave your bike connected this way for too long...if you have any debris in your carb float needles, you will empty your gas tank (via bowl vents) in a hurry.
This is meant for roadside use only, just to get you to a auto parts store to buy a new pump. If you do have to park your bike with the pump bypassed, clamp off the inlet line. Small needle nose vice grip pliers should be in your tool kit. Wrap some electrical tape around the serrated jaws so as not to damage your fuel line.
I do not mean for you to be concerned, Our fuel pumps are quite durable, I would expect no fuel pump problems for your trip.
I would expect to replace the fuel pump maybe once in the life of the bike (I know there are exceptions), but of course it's never going to happen at a convenient time or place.
I have upped the emergency fuel delivery stakes. I bought a facet type 2-4 psi pump for my other fj and did a few thousand km's on it before dismantling the bike. I now carry that pump with me already plumbed for a plug and play installation. The pump cost about $30 on eBay. On trips I now take a spare coil(s) and ignition box. I figure that covers everything likely to leave you stuck out on the road. I also take a little compressor on trips. You can quickly whip through those gas canisters if the tyre plug doesn't take or you discover another puncture after fixing the first one or you forgot to replace them after the last puncture, or you gave them to another rider or.........
It is highly unlikely I will ever need the spares on a trip, but I have them and they are easy to pack.
I also carry a spare key and a $50 note stashed on the bike.
Quote from: ribbert on September 13, 2013, 07:42:25 AM
I also carry a spare key and a $50 note stashed on the bike.
That should encourage others to offer help on your next manshed day... :sarcastic: :sarcastic: :sarcastic: