What tools

[Alan Archer]

Could you chaps kindly tell me what you consider a must have selection of tools to keep in the seven? And anything different when touring compared to normal days?

Thanks

[Jonathan Kay]

Lots of discussion in the archives, but I can't find any of the helpful big lists, so I've resurrected this thread. That includes a link to the Bulk Buy for tool tubes and fitted bags.

[Alan Archer]

Hi Jonathan, 

Thanks for the reply, do you have any of the tool tubes and bags left?

Thanks

[Jonathan Kay]

I haven't placed the latest order as I'm trying to get (much) lower shipping costs. Please add your request to that thread and they'll be included.

Jonathan

[Wrightpayne]

I carry a stubby set of metric spanners, screwdriver with bit selection, 3/8" ratchet with sockets in the handle (machine mart), pliers, wire stripper/crimper, vise-grip adjustable spanner (again machine mart), LED inspection lamp (£4 halfords), small snapblade knife and combined cork screw / bottle opener .

Also carry bulbs, fuses, wire, elec crimp connectors, tie wraps, cleaning rag and tape.

Only time I broke down was when the ignition switch failed and I had to make a bypass wire. I didnt have all the spares but others on the track day did, hence I now carry a small selection of crimp connectors and tool. I had the wire on board as also useful for non-electrical repair improvisation. 

Edited to say I carry a clutch cable and bicycle cheese ended inner cable / cable clamp to repair accelerator cable.

Regards

Ian