Tool Kit Essentials

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  1. Sam Holmes

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    #1 Sam Holmes, Apr 8, 2019
    I’ve just made and fitted a tool tube to my explorer 1200. I’ve put a small tool kit together for minor jobs to get me out of a jam but nothing serious.
    List:
    8, 12, 14 & 15mm spanner
    5, 6mm Allen key
    Class of torx keys
    Flip knife
    2 flat and 1 post driver
    Long nose pliers
    Adjustable spanner
    Tie wraps
    Tape

    Any recommendations of things to add or even get rid of?

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  2. Sam Holmes

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    #2 Sam Holmes, Apr 8, 2019
    Tool tube made from 110mm soil pipe and a few fittings

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  3. joe mc donald

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    #3 joe mc donald, Apr 8, 2019
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    Sam Holmes.
    A A Card.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
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  4. Helmut Visor

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    #4 Helmut Visor, Apr 8, 2019
    Not my thing, but if it works for you then it's all good :cool::cool:
     
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  5. Sam Holmes

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    #5 Sam Holmes, Apr 8, 2019
    Haha got that
     
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  6. joe mc donald

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    #6 joe mc donald, Apr 8, 2019
    Sam Holmes
    I owe you an apologize I got your First name wrong Sorry. But always good to be prepared.
    Ride Safe And Enjoy
    Joe.
     
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  7. Sprinter

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  8. Dartplayer

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    #8 Dartplayer, Apr 8, 2019
    Hi Sam, tyre pressure tester and a rag are in mine
     
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  9. Sam Holmes

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    #9 Sam Holmes, Apr 8, 2019
    Thanks mate. I’ve modded it slightly since the pic. I have filed the pipe so the metal tube sits in better and used some Velcro straps to fasten it to the frame. It’s a lot more sturdy now.
     
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  10. dilligaf

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    #10 dilligaf, Apr 8, 2019
    :confused: Could be the angle of the picture but to me it looks like it could be hit by the rear tyre :eek:
     
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  11. Wessa

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    #11 Wessa, Apr 14, 2019
    Agree with Dilli, how much travel do you have on the suspension?
     

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