Zeros tool kit in a tube

[Zero]

BravoCharlie was asking me what I carried under my seat, so I thought I would show you all just in case it was any use. Personal preferences will vary, and to you a bike tool kit could be anything from your breakdown recovery details somewhere in your wallet up to a pretty comprehensive set all wrapped up in a tasty Kriega tool roll (or a Dakar support truck). This is probably more relevant to those who don't have the OEM set.

https://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg524/RebelRDX/IMAG0580_zps7dcc4263.jpg

It all packs neatly inside an old cable tie tube (minifig for scale)

https://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg524/RebelRDX/IMAG0581_zpscf9244e2.jpg

So what's inside, any why? Going from right to left...

Adjustable spanner Useful for chain adjustments

Pen torch Great for seeing just how serious the problem is, also handy to avoid truck drivers turds when you stop for a night time piss at a layby

Pencil gauge Just how low are those tyres that we all check before every ride?

Cable ties - assorted Attaching split fuel hoses, holding panels back on, fixing top box mounts, tying cables etc etc etc

Copper slip It's nice to do a repair properly even if it's temporary. Add a little copper grease to mirror threads, panel fasteners, anything really. It'll not vibrate loose so easily, and won't be a bitch to screw out in a few months / years

Car park token See how many months you can simulate being in the carpark for when you sneak past the barrier on the way out

Multi tool This one is a Leatherman Crunch, it'll lock shut (allowing it to be used as an emergency brake / clutch / gear change lever) but any GOOD QUALITY multi tool would be worth carrying. Also comes with a small file, serrated blade and screwdrivers

Contact lenses If you need them, it seems like a sensible precaution to have some on the bike

Duct tape and electrical tape I keep some wrapped around itself on the outside of the tube. Wrap some PVC tape on here too if you're feeling deviant

Might be useful to write down a few emergency phone numbers and stuff them inside if your phone dies, maybe twenty quid for petrol too? Anyway I hope this is of some use and gets you thinking about making your own version if you are that way inclined!
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'01 Suzuki GZ125 - scrapped
'91 Kawasaki GT550 - given away
'95 Honda VRX400 / '08 Yamaha XT660R - current bikes

[Zero]

aaaand I just realised I forgot to put the 5mm and 6mm Allen keys in the photo. Just pretend they are there...
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'01 Suzuki GZ125 - scrapped
'91 Kawasaki GT550 - given away
'95 Honda VRX400 / '08 Yamaha XT660R - current bikes

[mysterious_rider]

Very cool.
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KAWASAKIIIII

[binge]

Love the idea of wrapping tape around the outside of the tube. Makes sense.

[Zero]

[Polarbear]

That's very impressive I must admit I am now of the AA card in wallet type of toolkit person

Some of the OEM toolkits I have had are a joke though.

The OEM tool kit on my Street triple was an allen key. Just the one Obviously Triumph are pretty sure it's a reliable bike! My Explorer has a few more bits in it's toolkit (and I should hope so considering the cost of the bike!)

However the best ever OEM toolkit has to be Honda's 1500 Goldwing kit. They obviously thought the bike needed something to strip the engine down at the side of the road and because it's from a Goldwing, they pit it in a fancy box

https://img41.imageshack.us/img41/8333/gl1500tk.jpg

https://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9243/gl1500tk2.jpg
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Triumph Trophy Launch Edition

[Zero]

That thing is huge! (interesting to see it though)
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'01 Suzuki GZ125 - scrapped
'91 Kawasaki GT550 - given away
'95 Honda VRX400 / '08 Yamaha XT660R - current bikes

[GreyFox]

Fake!

If it really was Zero's kit, it would have an out of date Star Bar included. And his favourite flavour of *ahem* "Survival Water Carrier".

I call shenanigans unless new ACCURATE pics are posted...
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2005 Honda XL125 V5 Varadero - Current bike

[Zero]

Those survival books never mentioned to use non spermicide rubber hats did they, how was I to know!
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'01 Suzuki GZ125 - scrapped
'91 Kawasaki GT550 - given away
'95 Honda VRX400 / '08 Yamaha XT660R - current bikes

[GreyFox]

Those survival books never mentioned to use non spermicide rubber hats did they, how was I to know!

You'd better hope I never get signed into a pic/vid sharing service for BCF: I believe I still have a vid of you"testing" the said survival hat...!

Maybe I should actually contribute summink about the kits?
I keep a few of the velcro re-usable type zip-ties on the bike along with various sized other ones; another lesson from outdoors kit. Cheap from electronics stores like Maplin. Also a Buff https://www.buffwear.co.uk/ has tons of uses. How you gonna get those contact lenses in yer eyes with mucky paws, eh?!
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2005 Honda XL125 V5 Varadero - Current bike

[covent.gardens]

Has anyone actually managed to fix a problem that would otherwise have left you stranded with tools you carry on the bike that aren't in the standard toolkit?

I've just never had a breakdown where this would be the case, it always seems there is something else you need that you don't have.

Also perhaps I'm being thick but what is the car park token for? Don't get it.

[Torque Wrench]

I have a Bahco bit set which is very compact, and I would perhaps take a small ratchet stubby screwdriver and bits. I also have £5 under the seat unit for emergency use.

[Zero]

[mysterious_rider]

I remember once I replaced my exhaust system on the zzr but didn't tighten them up enough (they need to be DAMN TIGHT). Brought the tools with me, but on a rideout the fooked headers started blowing like a bitch, lost about 3 bolts or more.

out comes the tools, temporarily tightened to get me home

Threadlocked them after that...
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KAWASAKIIIII

[Bomberman]

[Shinigami]

i've just some zip ties, a single screwdriver (in case i need to fiddle with battery or get a side panel off) and a spanner. The spanner is a recent addition due to when i dropped it, the mirror came loose on a dual carriageway so stopped at an asda for one and hasn't been moved since.

There's not much room under the hornet seat to be honest though!
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