Tool Kit....

[finallygotone]

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

[The General]

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 cool
I 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

[Pat Conlon]

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...

[The General]

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

[baldy3853]

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

And a trailer to carry it all!!!

[finallygotone]

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

[Capn Ron]

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. 

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. . .

[ribbert]

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

[Dads_FJ]

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...?

[andyb]

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.

[Pat Conlon]

And a pair of soft ties...
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=10114.0

[bcguide]

 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
   

[rktmanfj]

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...

[anson45]

If I missed it, well it's that important...
Bring a spare key.
Anson

[FJscott]

And a flashlight