Compact tools for touring

[awa355]

For over 40 years I've only ever taken what tools came with the bike when travelling. Never ever carried a punture kit. Have been lucky with never needing to make any repairs, but have decided to make a toolkit up for my trip up north in Nov. Was in Repco's today looking at my options for a compact tool kit.
They had a set of two double ended ring spanners with two sizes at each end giving four size ring spanners per tool. Each end had two sized rings depending which way up the spanner is applied

They looked quite good but has anyone tried these? At $80 seemed expensive but once bought, always there, I guess. The sizes covered all the common sizes on the bike, including the axle nut, ( no leverage tho).
Just an after thought, I would be inclined to go with a few sockets and a strong arm. A small long nose pliers and a couple of screwdrivers, duct tape, hex keys and a few plastic ties.

The above spanners look smart but are flat so any nuts would have to be clear of any surroundings, not many of those on a bike.

Are there any other sets of combination tools worth checking out?

[pritch]

Take a look at www.cruztools.com

I've seen their kits advertised, haven't tried them. Yet.

[awa355]

Great toolkits. There's a link to the NZ distributors with the nz prices. Thanks.

[Spearfish]

Great toolkits. There's a link to the NZ distributors with the nz prices. Thanks.

I'm curious why you have decided to build up a toolbox after not really needing one for so long?


Not that is any of my business of course......

[awa355]

I'm curious why you have decided to build up a toolbox after not really needing one for so long?


Not that is any of my business of course......


Buggared if I know. I doubt I would need one, the bike is fairly new and well serviced. I just thought maybe it's worth carrying a few decent tools.

I suppose its a bit like 'do you carry a spare key?' When you do need one, its not much use 400k's away at home.

Been riding since 1969, only puncture I have ever had was found on a bike in the shed one morning. If I start to carry a puncture repair kit, will " Murphy's law" come visiting?:shit:

[Waxxa]

I carry a puncture kit, super-leatherman tool and a small head light (in case I need to do a puncture repair at night)...

[awa355]

I've got one of those head mounted lights hanging up in the shed. Wouldn't take up any room on the saddle bags either, Could also double ( in a pinch) as a tempory head or tail light.

[Spearfish]

Buggared if I know. I doubt I would need one, the bike is fairly new and well serviced. I just thought maybe it's worth carrying a few decent tools.

I suppose its a bit like 'do you carry a spare key?' When you do need one, its not much use 400k's away at home.

Been riding since 1969, only puncture I have ever had was found on a bike in the shed one morning. If I start to carry a puncture repair kit, will " Murphy's law" come visiting?:shit:

Maybe is a sign of old age, a wee little bit of insecurity creeping in...:dodge:


I've done ridiculous runs on ridiculously small machines carrying my fat arse and massive stocks of parts and the tools to fit them. I've needed more patience to get to the destination than the luggage and that includes the spare fuel I used to carry having a range of only 140k a tank.
Different story if I was headed off into some remote back block for a few days I guess.

[Winston001]

Another similar thread with plenty of ideas.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/141792-Good-ideas-and-handy-hints?p=1130147983#post1130147983