tool kit?

[toezter]

what does the factory tool kit include?

my used katana didn't come with one.

[The CyberPoet]

Screwdriver handle, interchangable shafts (flathead, phillips).
10mm, 12mm, 19mm and 21mm wrenches
Sparkplug hex socket (typical toolkit version -- has holes for the screwdriver to turn it)
Rear shock adjuster crescent tool
Allen wrenches in the appropriate metric sizes
Slip-over sleeve to give you more torque on the rear shock tool as well as on the 19 and 21mm wrenches.
pair of adjustable pliers

I sell the OEM toolkits now... Then start adding to it with some good tools of your own (small vice grips, flash light, safety wire, wire ties, spare fuses, a dozen feet of 12 or 14 gauge automotive wire, leatherman tool).

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[chilipepper]

WOW. thanks for the good advice to improve my on-bike tool kit I`m on it.

[toezter]

yowza. i'll be looking for one asap.

[The CyberPoet]

Here's what I normally carry:











Since I took those pics, I've added a tire plug kit (in the toolkit), plus a miniture bicycle pump that runs on (your choice) CO2 cartridges or manual pumping (mounted to the outside of the rear frame rail under the fairing).

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[dragkota]

That Cyber...... living up to the boyscout motto (Be prepared) lol

[jw]

Cyperpoet, thanks for the post with the pictures and info, definately some good idea's in there.

Looks like I've got a small project to start working on.

[tzortn]

A length of duct tape wrapped around a pen or dowel is a good idea for a quick fix. I also like having silicon tape.

[The CyberPoet]

I also like having silicon tape.

Great idea...

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[toezter]

i noticed no spare spark plugs. some guy with a old school FZR keeps extra on hand, since his eats them up apparently. would this be necessary to keep on hand?

and what is the wire for? for the flashlight, i would recommend one of those batteryless ones.

sadly that, cable lock, and my soccer shorts are the only thing i have in my bike :/

[The CyberPoet]

i noticed no spare spark plugs. some guy with a old school FZR keeps extra on hand, since his eats them up apparently. would this be necessary to keep on hand?

I have some on hand (look again). If you're fouling plugs, or spontaneously pop a vacuum leak enroute you will thank the gods you have one on hand...

and what is the wire for?

Safety wire if for re-attaching bits that are hanging off or bent/warped from a spill or other failure. I've been lucky not to spill, but have used the wire to safety wire other's fairings, footpegs, etc.

for the flashlight, i would recommend one of those batteryless ones.

I have one, but I like not having to masterbate my flashlight to work at night... Spare batteries are easy to carry.

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[WildKat]

In addition to the standard tool kit Ive got zip ties, a mini mag light, a standard size phillips and flat head screwdriver, a small roll of duck tape, a full set of hex wrenches, and needle nose plyers, some extra windscreen bolts, a couple spare miscellaneous fairing bolts too.

[tzortn]

... a mini mag light, ...

Mag lights are awesome, but I would also recommend a head lamp like the Petzel Zipka or Zipka Plus

http://en.petzl.com/petzl/LampesProduits?Produit=258

It is compact and light weight. The LEDs use little power and give off a lot of light. The best part is that it leaves your hands free for doing repairs.

[macgyver]

I have one, but I like not having to masterbate my flashlight to work at night... Spare batteries are easy to carry.

some extra windscreen bolts, a couple spare miscellaneous fairing bolts too.

hey wildkat do you have any spare smaller allen head screws that connect the lower fairing to the upper,or a spare front fender allen screw or the one that connects the airbox to the metal support?? if so would you be interested in selling them?? i took notice that i was missing these when i had the bike apart.

[The CyberPoet]

... a mini mag light, ...

Mag lights are awesome, but I would also recommend a head lamp like the Petzel Zipka or Zipka Plus

Walmart sells an 3-LED conversion for the mini-mags, which I have in one of my flashlights. I normally carry two lights under the seat. But a head-mounted one might not be so bad...

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet