MY tool kit

Honda CRF 250 Rally chain adjustment tool sizes

I usually try to travel as light as possible. With that in mind, I try to keep with me a selection of tools that can get me out of minor trouble such as flats and small crashes. I usually don’t prepare for every possible scenario. I feel, that if something goes really wrong technically or I crash big, a wide selection of spanners won’t be enough to rectify the situation.

The things I want to be able to do on the road, i.e. what my toolkit is planned for:

TASK	TOOLS NEEDED
taking of the front wheel and changing the inner tube/tire	14mm hex bit, 10mm socket or wrench, tire irons
taking off the rear wheel and changing the inner tube/tire	19mm wrench, 24mm socket, 10mm wrench & 12mm wrench, tire irons
adjusting chain tightness	19mm wrench, 24mm socket, 10mm wrench & 12mm wrench.
removing the seat	6mm hex bit
removing the battery	5mm hex bit, 8mm socket
removing the fairings	5mm hex bit
removing / reattaching the skid plate	10mm socket
tightening mirror stems	14mm wrench (or 2)
tightening / readjusting hand guards	5mm hex bit, 10mm wrench
removing clutch/brake lever	10mm & 12mm socket
removing / reattaching gear lever	10mm wrench
removing / remounting front brake reservoir	8mm socket
removing / remounting clutch mount	8mm socket
tightening / readjusting handlebar mounts	6mm hex bit
removing / remounting the front screen	5mm hex bit
tightening oil drain bolt	12mm socket
readjusting front forks	10mm socket
removing tool box	8mm socket

Tool list based on the tasks above

TOOLS	SIZES
Sockets	8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 24mm
Wrenches	8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 19mm
Hex bits	5mm, 6mm, 14mm
Other tools	tire irons (3), pliers, locking pliers, zip ties, electrical tape, USB-chargeable flash light, Phillips head screw driver, Flat head screw driver, ratchet wrench and extension, socket handle, fuse puller
Extras for longer trips	Spare inner tube front & back, chain oil, tire patching kit, air pump, bead buddy

My basic tool kit