Toolkit

[iclrag]

I've been debating on buying or making a toolkit for my bike, but i've finally decided to  make one since it's probably cheaper and tool shopping is fun  I was wondering if anybody knows or has a list of what came in the OEM Tool-kit, ive eyeballed a couple but it's hard to be exact.
So i decided to make a list, if you wouldn't mind telling me what you guys carry everywhere
Shock wrench / tool
Various combo wrenches (need to get sizes, off the top of my head i think 7/9/10/12 or something like that)
perhaps a gator grip? (its a socket that supposedly is a "one size fits all" kind of deal, been itching for an excuse to play with one)
Allen wrenches, i've seen up to 4 in a kit, i only know of the ones for removing the heel gaurd.
Screw-drivers (cant live without a few of those!)
mechanic rag i dont like gloves and i have about 50 of these laying about, i'm sure theres a clean one i can fold up and stash.

anything else come to mind? or does anybody have specific sizes?

P.S. after i compile a list of every tool needed for the GS i'm thinking I may make a wiki page and specify good ones for tool-kits or perhaps a sticky somewhere by one of the mods?

[mister]

This is the GS500 Toolkit - click image for much larger pic



Michael

[iclrag]

are both sides of those combo wrenches the same or different? i can make out 14, 19, and 22
so phillips / flat head screwdriver
pliers
shock wrench / tool / adjuster
Combo wrench 14 / ?
19 / 22 box end wrench
socket? not really sure what that is as far as sizes

at a guess is one 10/12 and the other 14/17? sorry i'm not great with tools, i'm guessing by the sizes

[gsJack]

Would be nice to replace those open end wrenches with 10, 12, 14, and 17 mm combination wrenches, open end wrenches are just good for running nuts up and down, should be broken loose and tightened up with the box end.  Click on Misters pic a second time and it opens even larger and those can be read.

[iclrag]

I did, but laptop screen is 13" lol

anbody else out there got toolkits? maybe some home-made ones?

and dodes anybody know what that socket is? spark plug maybe?

[RichDesmond]

The "Phillips" screws on Japanese bikes are actually JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard), so a set of JIS screwdrivers fit much better and prevent a lot of stripped screw heads.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#jis-%28japanese-industrial-standard%29-screwdrivers/=idjh0f

The #2 is the "standard" size, I bought the #1,2 and 3 set and then a couple of extra #2s. Maybe the best money I've ever spent on tools.

[jdoorn14]

The "Phillips" screws on Japanese bikes are actually JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard), so a set of JIS screwdrivers fit much better and prevent a lot of stripped screw heads.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#jis-%28japanese-industrial-standard%29-screwdrivers/=idjh0f

The #2 is the "standard" size, I bought the #1,2 and 3 set and then a couple of extra #2s. Maybe the best money I've ever spent on tools.

Well, I guess I can call it quits for today. I just learned my new fact for the day. I did not know there was a such thing as Japanese Industrial Standard that looks like Philips. Thank you for enlightening me. 

[iclrag]

Cool, I already have JIS screwdrivers, i didn't realize thats what it meant, i just know they were great for electronics, thats kind of a face-palm moment for me i guess. I'll have to get myself another set for my bike now 

[mister]

The "Phillips" screws on Japanese bikes are actually JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard), so a set of JIS screwdrivers fit much better and prevent a lot of stripped screw heads.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#jis-%28japanese-industrial-standard%29-screwdrivers/=idjh0f

The #2 is the "standard" size, I bought the #1,2 and 3 set and then a couple of extra #2s. Maybe the best money I've ever spent on tools.

Well, I guess I can call it quits for today. I just learned my new fact for the day. I did not know there was a such thing as Japanese Industrial Standard that looks like Philips. Thank you for enlightening me. 

You'll find the heads that are JIS have a small dent on them...



Michael

[iclrag]

That's good to know, i tend to use the JIS more often as they are more comfortable, good to know when they are nessecary.

[Nugent]

This is the GS500 Toolkit - click image for much larger pic



Michael

I'm glad you posted this stock tool kit. When I bought my gs, the tool bag just had the spark plug socket and the slip-joint pliers. Now I know what I should replace. Is that axle wrench worth purchasing for the tool kit? Or am I just asking for some split knuckles when it slips off?

-Mike

[iclrag]

This is the GS500 Toolkit - click image for much larger pic



Michael

I'm glad you posted this stock tool kit. When I bought my gs, the tool bag just had the spark plug socket and the slip-joint pliers. Now I know what I should replace. Is that axle wrench worth purchasing for the tool kit? Or am I just asking for some split knuckles when it slips off?

-Mike

are you sure that's an axle wrench? i aws under the impression it was the rear shock adjustment tool

[jdoorn14]

rear shock adjustment tool

This.

[Jimbob]

Do you guys know where i can get the bag from? i have the tools but the bag is wrecked and i tried buy a new toolset but the bag is a little to big. Cheers

[mister]

It is a rear shock adjustment tool. It is used from the throttle side of the bike. It is tricky to get into place and the sleeve you see in the pic then goes over the handle to give you extra leverage and distance from knuckle hurting areas.

It is not necessary to have as adjustment can be made with a hammer and long screwdriver.

Michael

[vinny]

Do you guys know where i can get the bag from? i have the tools but the bag is wrecked and i tried buy a new toolset but the bag is a little to big. Cheers

Try ebay?

My tool bag split, so i just threw everything into a zip-lock bag and wrapped it with a another plastic bag. Waterproof enough and cheap.

[iclrag]

It is a rear shock adjustment tool. It is used from the throttle side of the bike. It is tricky to get into place and the sleeve you see in the pic then goes over the handle to give you extra leverage and distance from knuckle hurting areas.

It is not necessary to have as adjustment can be made with a hammer and long screwdriver.

Michael

sweet, i don't suppose there's a thread regarding this? i'm searching right now

[mister]

It is a rear shock adjustment tool. It is used from the throttle side of the bike. It is tricky to get into place and the sleeve you see in the pic then goes over the handle to give you extra leverage and distance from knuckle hurting areas.

It is not necessary to have as adjustment can be made with a hammer and long screwdriver.

Michael

sweet, i don't suppose there's a thread regarding this? i'm searching right now

Adjusting with the tool or adjusting with a screwdriver?

Michael

[RichDesmond]

The "Phillips" screws on Japanese bikes are actually JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard), so a set of JIS screwdrivers fit much better and prevent a lot of stripped screw heads.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#jis-%28japanese-industrial-standard%29-screwdrivers/=idjh0f

The #2 is the "standard" size, I bought the #1,2 and 3 set and then a couple of extra #2s. Maybe the best money I've ever spent on tools.

Well, I guess I can call it quits for today. I just learned my new fact for the day. I did not know there was a such thing as Japanese Industrial Standard that looks like Philips. Thank you for enlightening me. 

You'll find the heads that are JIS have a small dent on them...



Michael

If they have the dimple they are JIS, but most JIS screw heads DON'T have the dimple. If it's on a Japanese bike, it's JIS.

[iclrag]

The "Phillips" screws on Japanese bikes are actually JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard), so a set of JIS screwdrivers fit much better and prevent a lot of stripped screw heads.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#jis-%28japanese-industrial-standard%29-screwdrivers/=idjh0f

The #2 is the "standard" size, I bought the #1,2 and 3 set and then a couple of extra #2s. Maybe the best money I've ever spent on tools.

Well, I guess I can call it quits for today. I just learned my new fact for the day. I did not know there was a such thing as Japanese Industrial Standard that looks like Philips. Thank you for enlightening me. 

You'll find the heads that are JIS have a small dent on them...



Michael

If they have the dimple they are JIS, but most JIS screw heads DON'T have the dimple. If it's on a Japanese bike, it's JIS.

its like those riddles from elementry school, all screws with dimples are JIS, but not all JIS screws have dimples, therefore im just using JIS screwdrivers regularly