Okay! My "new" 2011 TTR250 is arriving in a few days, and I'm sorting out what tools I need for the workshop. What would you guys suggest? It's been a long time since I've owned a bike, and suggested tools for the 250 would be appreciated.
NGK are pre-gapped at 0.8mm. Never bothered to change them.
There is a gap tool that you could get at any automotive store. It's like a coin with a progressive ramp around the circumference.
Otherwise,
A new sump plug - not the genuine pos. Metric sockets and/or spanners 8mm to 22mm. Ratchet ring spanners are a pretty good choice over stardard ring spanner. Having just read the sump plug thread, someone mentioned Metrinch sockets or 6 point sockets rather than normal 12 point ones.Allen keys 4mm to 12mm Torque wrench that does to around 20 Nm Torque wrench that does to around 100 Nm
Tyre spoons / levers
Couple of different pliers Phillips (No. 1,2 & 3 should go close) & flat drivers.
Heat gun Multimeter Dremel Copper Slip or similar thread lubricant - use widely. Locktite for small threads and, a thread sealant. Contact cleaner Carb cleaner or brake cleaner Couple of car style axle stands or, something that you can stand the bike on to get the wheels out. Plastic milk crate isn't tall enough (bad luck you KLR650 riders). Metric taps and dies 5mm, 6mm, 8mm & 10mm. I can't recall of 5mm is anywhere on the bike but I know I've used them recently. Just can't recall which bike(s).
I went through mine and tried to make as many of the fasteners cap head (allen keys) as I could. Only used hex head where I would have found difficulty in getting an allen key into the head of the bolt. Like the middle exhaust clamp.
I'll come back later with a snap of my on bike took kit.
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'73 RD250, '80 XS1100, '81 RD373LC, '96 Tiger 900/sidecar, '02 TTR250, and another XS11 - this time a chain drive Period 5 race bike that may be ready to race eventually.
I carry a new spare plug (NGK CR9E) & an assembly of sockets and drivers to reach the plug.
Axles are handled by the TotallyTTRs ring spanner.
Tyre repair stuff - glues, patches, roller & hand pump go in a separate bag. I've been carrying this around for years on different bikes. Tubes are too big to do anything other than put them in where they will fit.
Evidence that I can actually change a tyre. One of my mates gave me the tip - hair conditioner. Works brilliantly. Must add a small bottle of that to the kit.
'73 RD250, '80 XS1100, '81 RD373LC, '96 Tiger 900/sidecar, '02 TTR250, and another XS11 - this time a chain drive Period 5 race bike that may be ready to race eventually.
