Just rebuilt my tool kit for my new TE250 (from what I had on my old CRF). Seems heavy too me. I was planning on putting it in a tail bag. Its about 5.5 pounds. Too much? I could probably get rid of the vice grips, the adjustable wrench or individual wrenches, a socket or two, one of the tire irons and either the ratchet or t-handle. Ideas? Thanks, Carl
Excellent equipment range sir! I'd prob lose the pliers and the screwdrivers and get a Leatherman or similar. Often you get allen keys and maybe a 1/4" drive for smaller sockets on some multitools. Keep the adjustables and lose the spanners and mole grips. Again, most multitools have half decent pliers. Get a screwdriver that holds many bits including/or buy loose/in holder, some allen bits. Lots of options to cut down on the heavy stuff. You got any spare bulbs/fuses there? Or go titanium tools if you're feeling flush
I'd add a 6-8" length of hacksaw blade wrapped on one end with some tape(to act as a handle and/or spare tape for some other fix), some spare bolts/nuts, a couple spare hose clamps and a length of 3/4" automotive heater hose to use to bypass a smashed rad, or replace a damaged hose(I've had to do this 2x now). Keep the vice grips, as it'll replace a broken shifter in a pinch, among many other things.
Saw? Here's an example; If you happen to ride with any later model KTM's. KTM doesn't use hose clamps on their rad hoses, but rather a pressed on stainless steel band. If they have a rad hose problem(which they've been known to have), you need a saw to remove the bands. Also, Husky uses some of those spring type clamps on some of the hoses. If you have to deal with one of those on the trail, it's easier to cut it off and replace with a spare hose clamp. Some Multi tools come with a saw, which I'd recommend as a better alternative. A piece of hacksaw blade is small and light & doesn't take up much room. Wrap a few inches of one end with tape as pointed out & also can take a short piece of vinyl tubing, slice it along it's length & slide it over the teeth portion to protect other items when the saw is tucked away in your pack. (or slide it inside a bigger piece of tubing)
