[rkwfxd]

Hey guys, I am looking to put together a small tool kit for my Grom. I suppose I could go to Honda and buy the tools but I believe even Harbor Freight has better quality tools than the ones that typically come in a Honda kit - when Honda used to include kits.

So, keeping in mind the VERY limited space under the seat, what tools have you guys thought about carrying?

I already have a tiny flashlight that has come in handy.

I know I want a Philips head driver to adjust the idle occasionally.

Im thinking I might go ahead and order the Honda plug wrench and carry a spare plug.

Maybe a couple of wrenches to adjust the chain?

What are your ideas?

Thanks.

Recommended List:
Small Flashlight
Philips /Regular Screw Driver
Plug Wrench with PLug
Hex Keys
10,12,14,17 mm wrenches
Tire Plug Kit

 

[ClutchAutomatic]

I carry hex keys to tighten anything that needs to be, especially because I have aftermarket mirrors and rear sets.

 

[echo]

I could take my 82 XL250 almost completely to pieces using the supplied tool kit.

Things like axle nuts dont need anything like the speced torque. I rode from tx to nj with a rear axle torqued toZERO.

oh no kit in a grom!

10,12,14 mm wrenches for starters. combo philips regular, plug kit, bicycle sized fix a flat

for starters you want to be able to fix a flat.

 

[gromhawk]

I'm just going to the dealership and buy the grom tool kit.

 

[rkwfxd]

I'm just going to the dealership and buy the grom tool kit.

Thought about that but I am not sure there is really enough in that kit to do what I might want to do out on the road.

 

[Dark Morg]

I will only be riding it around the neighborhood and when we go camping so my only tool "AAA Premier"

 

[Sassy Chassis]

My best tool is my husband...oh wait, that didn't come out right did it?:wink:

 

[toyotabb]

:haha:

 

[StrayDog]

I'm just going to the dealership and buy the grom tool kit.

Save your money...

Tool kit as supplied by Honda



1 combination screwdriver, flathead, crosshead
1 combination spanner, 10mm 14mm
1 combination box spanner, 19mm & plug
1 hex wrench (Unmarked, but looks like 5mm)

It's not what's in it but the really nasty quality.
Ok so I'm a bit fussy when It comes to tools
I guess so is Sassy Chassis:wink:

 

[woodsrat]

A pair of Vice Grips. Short of being able to plug and refill a tire there ain't much you can't do with them. Yeah, they bugger things up but you can always replace the hardware later.

I say this and I'm the guy who carries a 15 pound bum bag full of tools...

 

[banks619]

Save your money...

Tool kit as supplied by Honda



1 combination screwdriver, flathead, crosshead
1 combination spanner, 10mm 14mm
1 combination box spanner, 19mm & plug
1 hex wrench (Unmarked, but looks like 5mm)

It's not what's in it but the really nasty quality.
Ok so I'm a bit fussy when It comes to tools
I guess so is Sassy Chassis:wink:

I am thinking that is about all you would need. Too bad we don't get those with the bike.

 

[echo]

If done with care vicegrips usually have no significant detriment to the fasteners integrity.

Your sense decorum may take a hit however and lead you to spend money to rectify the situation.

 

[AJ Nin]

I carry needlenose pliers to remove a nail from a tire, a small hand held bicycle pump and a tire patch kit, along with a small led flashlight in my backpack. That's all.