Tools for a Motorcycle Adventure

Below is a list of suggested tools to take. Try to keep your tool kit as light as possible. Think whether you are really going to need everything you take. Remember, in some instances you're not going to be able to fix the bike at the side of the road (so why take a set of torque wrenches!) Be aware that you'll be able to make weight savings by removing tools you know you will not use. For example, for the maintenance I'll be doing on my Honda I'll only ever use spanner sizes of 8mm, 10mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm, 24mm. I'll leave the rest at home. Also, I think tool rolls are the lightest and most efficient way of keeping you tools together and organised.

• Set of open and closed head spanners (either end)
• Socket set with ratchet (Put your sockets on socket rails and cut the rails to fit.)
• Phillips head screwdrivers (3 different sizes)
• Flat head screwdrivers (3 different sizes)
• Fat-nose pliers
• Set of Hex/Allen keys
• Multi-tool (such as Leatherman)
• Adjustable spanner
• Small hammer
• Craft knife / Stanley knife
• Hacksaw blade
• Locking pliers (can be used as hose clamps)
• Self amalgamating tape
• Assorted cable ties
• Swan-neck pliers (flat jaws) or Oil filter pliers
• Power / Breaker bar (for rear wheel)
• JB Weld
• Voltage tester (simple version - not a voltmeter)
• Electrical wire
• Electrical wire crimps and crimping tool
• Magnet
• Tin/pot with lid (to hold bits and pieces as you take them off)
• Folding funnel (for fuel / oil)
• Flexible piping (for siphoning fuel)
• Spark plug key
• Duct tape
• Chain cleaner
• Chain lube
• Latex gloves
• Roll of paper towel
• Tool Roll
• WD40

Puncture repair kit consisting of:

• Electrical or manual pump
• Air pressure gauge
• Tread depth gauge
• 2 x tyre lever
• Patches
• Rubber solution glue
• sandpaper
• Valve extractor
• Talc/chalk
• Washing up liquid