Tools/spare parts?

[rok-the-boat]

You always need 3 tyre levers, but you can get away with 2 plus a spanner or somethng, and/or trapped fingers, at a pinch, at the side of the road.

[cooneyr]

You always need 3 tyre levers, but you can get away with 2 plus a spanner or somethng, and/or trapped fingers, at a pinch, at the side of the road.

I've never used 3 tyre leavers and I've changed tyres infamous DR650 and KTM 950 Adv rear wheels. Also you don't need anything more than the 200mm (ish) ones. Just make sure the tyre is properly in the well of the rim and bob's your uncle.

[Padmei]

I've never used 3 tyre leavers and I've changed tyres infamous DR650 and KTM 950 Adv rear wheels. Also you don't need anything more than the 200mm (ish) ones. Just make sure the tyre is properly in the well of the rim and bob's your uncle.

I've used 2 as well but have just bought a 3rd from T7 as 2 are a pain in the arse - three will def make it easier.

[bart]

My third tyre lever looks remarkably like a rubber hammer.

[rok-the-boat]

Well, I have used 2 and even 1 lever plus spanners or whatever was at hand, but now, I have 3, so I use 3, and it is just so much easier.

[cooneyr]

The original post said you need three tyre leavers. This is a little different from its easier or nice to have three leavers. If you are packing light then two is all you need and even that is debatable.

I'll get my anorak . . . .

[Peril]

The original post said you need three tyre leavers. This is a little different from its easier or nice to have three leavers. If you are packing light then two is all you need and even that is debatable.

I'll get my anorak . . . .

Don't forget your cloth cap and note pad too

[Crim]

The original post said you need three tyre leavers. This is a little different from its easier or nice to have three leavers. If you are packing light then two is all you need and even that is debatable.

I'll get my anorak . . . .

Anorak wearer - just what I need - Am I right, Ryan, in assuming that in my "on the bike" tool kit I only need the folding chain breaker with a few clip style master links?
Cheers, Crim

[warewolf]

I've used 2 as well but have just bought a 3rd from T7 as 2 are a pain in the arse - three will def make it easier.

I only use 2x250mm, despite having more available having cut some in half to make frankenspanners. IME 3 is more work and slower and the third keeps getting in the way. Three levers takes more space so stretches the bead tighter, probably negating any benefit of extra leverage.

Don't forget, if everyone carries a bare minimal kit, between a couple of buddies you've got plenty on hand. Better that way than one person trying to carry everything and the others nothing.

Oh yeah... add some coins to the metal putty - can be used to fill holes when you can't find the missing piece.

[Padmei]

Anorak wearer - just what I need - Am I right, Ryan, in assuming that in my "on the bike" tool kit I only need the folding chain breaker with a few clip style master links?
Cheers, Crim

Have you changed a master link before? I have tried very unsuccessfully at home with a no. of different tools but couldnt get it on right. I have bought a chain holder thing from T7 to help out.

[NordieBoy]

I need to change/fix my master link but the clip is proving a bugger to budge.

[clint640]

Anorak wearer - just what I need - Am I right, Ryan, in assuming that in my "on the bike" tool kit I only need the folding chain breaker with a few clip style master links?
Cheers, Crim

I reckon a chain breaker is overkill on the trail if you check & maintain your chain occasionally. I've never had a chain fail on me. I can remove & reinstall a clip master link with a screwdriver, lil vicegrips & an M6 nut. With the mini file & hacksaw that I carry I could remove links if required. I do carry a spare master link.

Cheers
Clint

[Crim]

I reckon a chain breaker is overkill on the trail if you check & maintain your chain occasionally. I've never had a chain fail on me. I can remove & reinstall a clip master link with a screwdriver, lil vicegrips & an M6 nut. With the mini file & hacksaw that I carry I could remove links if required. I do carry a spare master link.

Cheers
Clint

yep - all makes total sense - thanks mate

[cooneyr]

Anorak wearer - just what I need - Am I right, Ryan, in assuming that in my "on the bike" tool kit I only need the folding chain breaker with a few clip style master links?
Cheers, Crim

I do carry a about 6 links of 525 chain, two 525 clip type master links and a folder chain breaker. Just use plyers or whatever to get the master links back on. I've personally never needed to use the clips and breaker but I've used them on two other peoples bikes. Clint is right through - if you maintain your chain properly you shouldn't have any issues. The two times I've used the tools is for dirt bikes (CRM250 and 450EXC) that were being adv ridden.

[Oscar]

I do carry a about 6 links of 525 chain, two 525 clip type master links and a folder chain breaker. Just use plyers or whatever to get the master links back on. I've personally never needed to use the clips and breaker but I've used them on two other peoples bikes. Clint is right through - if you maintain your chain properly you shouldn't have any issues. The two times I've used the tools is for dirt bikes (CRM250 and 450EXC) that were being adv ridden.

One of the Kawasaki MotoGP bikes snapped a chain a coupla years ago.
It was freaky, the thing went down the track like an angry snake.