Motorcycle toolkit?

[Monkeyjoe]

Cleaning my new Bonnie the other day, I cleaned and lubed the chain, but it would've been easier to take the chain guard off, but I didn't have a hex tool to fit, I'm also thinking of fitting a centre stand and sissy bar, can anyone recommend the best toolkit to use to work on motorcycles? Or will I get a kit specifically for triumph from the dealer?
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[wr6133]

Halfords Advanced Professional kits are decent and with a lifetime warranty. If you can wait they regularly put them on sale (50-60% off) which can make them a bargain.

[pinkyfloyd]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

[Monkeyjoe]

Saw this on amazon...

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_263987_langId_-1_categoryId_165547#tab1

What do you think?

[wr6133]

[Monkeyjoe]

[Codemonkey]

[Robin_Hood]

I have found that the best tool kit for me is my AA card and mobile phone

I have a tool kit with my bike not sure what's in it but I am sure the AA guys tool kit will have everything that he needs to fix my bike.

[anthony_r6]

I have the Halfords kit as well, and a set of their ratchet spanners. I can't fault them. My only criticism is that they're most 12point sockets. I'd have preferred 6point, and will be upgrading them shortly.
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[Bonneville63]

I'm pretty sure the new Bonnies chain guard comes with torx, not hex, you might want to double check.

I managed to strip my torx by stupidly using hex by mistake (it was dark and picked up wrong tool) so I've changed them to hex.

This tool kit is good for the job: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000Y8XCA8/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_10?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE because you can also use it for the hex nuts at the back of the bike to take the seat off. They're a pain in the ass because they require a pretty long allen key.

Removing the chain guard to clean and maintain the chain is a must, therefore you need to lift the bike, and it's a bit of a problem using traditional paddock stands because of the Bonnevilles mufflers. I use a strongarm and can't recommend them enough. They lift the front, or back with ease and allow you to spin the rear wheel while you lube it up. Very easy: https://www.on-bike.com/products_strongarm.htm - it's by far the best buy for my Bonnie yet.
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[Monkeyjoe]

[Lupo]

From tomorrow Lidl will have this one on sale:

https://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-A62CB109-EC6DC61F/www_lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=10135&ar=1

I know some people in the forum have one or similar.
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[Northern Monkey]

Few things can cause rage like crap tools. Save yourself the anger and buy tools made of metal, not cheese.

As a general rule, if you buy a tool kit for £20, it is made from cheese.

Wait til the next Halfords sale and get one of these, which has a full set of torx sockets and bits

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_862443_langId_-1_categoryId_255215

If you can't afford that, then go for just the torx bits

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_167858_langId_-1_categoryId_255215

Also, stainless steel bolts aren't that expensive, if you see any bolts start to corrode, swap them out for a stainless equivalent.

Make this easier by having a drawer (or a glass jar if you're over 40) of various size SS bolts at the ready. They really aren't very expensive.

[stuey2407]

Having gone without a socket set for years I bought a sealey set on reading a review somewhere. I am now not sure how I managed without one. A friend has the halfords prof one which I think he paid about £100 for half price and it is very good value for money.

[Robin_Hood]

[bugeye_bob]

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_177537_langId_-1_categoryId_255215

keep a eye out for their discounts, they are £22 - £25 on offer,
I have 2 of these, 1 for the bike and 1 for the workshop,
I use this for pretty much everything bar spark plug and axle nuts, I use the bike tools for these so I know it will come apart out on the trails.

[Tamsin]

When buying tools it definitely pays to buy less tools at a higher quality. there is nothing more frustrating than being halfway through a tricky job and the one tool you NEED breaking meaning you have to wait a week for another one to arrive because you cant travel anywhere to go and pick one up!!

Car boot sales are a fab place to pick up tools, I paid £2 for a complete Halfords Professional 1/4" drive socket set 8 years ago and its still going strong and my god its done things that no small socket should ever have to tolerate...

[mgh0]

Another vote for the Bahco SL25, compact enough to slip under the seat easily and it'll handle most jobs.
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