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Toolkit
Oct 8, 2008 15:57:58 GMT -5
Post by andymon on Oct 8, 2008 15:57:58 GMT -5
Hi all trouble with the bike and you guessed it broke down in the middle of nowhere and no tool kit!! I have searched the threads and cannot find one on what a tool kit should consist of. Any ideas on how to replace or where to purchase an original tool kit? It can't contain much judging by the empty space I was sat looking at on Sunday afternoon!!
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Toolkit
Oct 8, 2008 16:09:53 GMT -5
Post by everydaybiker on Oct 8, 2008 16:09:53 GMT -5
I got one off Ebay a year ago, although I must admit haven't seen any recently. Quite a bit crammed into a little bag actually, various spanners, pair of pliers, spark plug spanner etc. Can send you a pic on the weekend if you like.
Do you know what caused your breakdown yet?
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Toolkit
Oct 8, 2008 16:32:18 GMT -5
Post by rj2para on Oct 8, 2008 16:32:18 GMT -5
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Toolkit
Oct 8, 2008 17:12:20 GMT -5
Post by everydaybiker on Oct 8, 2008 17:12:20 GMT -5
A little 'off-topic' maybe, but the rad doesn't have to come off to do the plugs. The front left plug is a pig to get at but as long as you have a narrow enough - and long enough - plug spanner it will come out without too many grazed knuckles. It's a long way down though, so only a proper plug spanner with rubber insert to hold the plug top is any good, particularly when it comes to re-fitting.
Other than the plug spanner I don't tend to use the tool kit as a general rule, I just like to know it's 'there' for on-the-road emergencies.
Ah, that brings us nicely back on topic....
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Toolkit
Oct 8, 2008 17:24:41 GMT -5
Post by McF on Oct 8, 2008 17:24:41 GMT -5
I'd look on eBay for any Honda toolkit (I bought one for a CBR600) which did on my NTV once I had added a suitable plug spanner (for circa £10 from Wemoto). If you can pick up a bike tool kit for a reasonable price, it's worth doing. Otherwise get: A Plug Spanner Some decent pliers Some metric open ended spanners 10, 12, 14 are good sizes, Combination open/ring spanners are good. A C Spanner might be handy (for suspension pre load) Allen Keys (at least a 6mm I think) Screwdrivers - flat and phillips
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Toolkit
Oct 9, 2008 11:51:07 GMT -5
Post by rj2para on Oct 9, 2008 11:51:07 GMT -5
Sorry to drag us off topic But it was godd to know that with a long thing one with a rubber attachement I could change the plugs without the need to remove the rad. Cheers Roger Good luck finding a toolkit
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Toolkit
Oct 9, 2008 12:00:19 GMT -5
Post by buzzin on Oct 9, 2008 12:00:19 GMT -5
A C Spanner might be handy (for suspension pre load) Why? The tension and damping can be set by hand and flathead screwdriver on the NTV, right? (Or did I miss something?) That is, I am asuming a C Spanner is one of them half round snappers with a notch at the end? (Not quite familiar with some english technical terms)
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Toolkit
Oct 9, 2008 16:39:55 GMT -5
Post by andymon on Oct 9, 2008 16:39:55 GMT -5
Do you know what caused your breakdown yet? Yes poor battery/electrics. Thanks rj2para for your random running thread growell.proboards49.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=tech&thread=554&page=1 described the problem to a tee. Just got to figure out how to use a multimeter properly by the weekend in order to measure the amps to check if it is a generator problem . Any guidance appreciated. I am hoping it is just a battery problem as I have had it on my optimate for 2 days and the charge reading got worse!
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Toolkit
Oct 10, 2008 2:32:17 GMT -5
Post by McF on Oct 10, 2008 2:32:17 GMT -5
A C Spanner might be handy (for suspension pre load) Why? The tension and damping can be set by hand and flathead screwdriver on the NTV, right? (Or did I miss something?) That is, I am asuming a C Spanner is one of them half round snappers with a notch at the end? (Not quite familiar with some english technical terms) Buzzin - you're absolutely right and I apologise for any confusion. My NTV is still a large 3D jigsaw and having sold my working one in Mar, I've lost touch! My Pan and both BMWs (a monoshock and twin shock) need a C Spanner to adjust the suspension pre load. The standard NTV does not as you have the luxury of the remote mounted pre load adjuster. Well done on spotting my deliberate mistake
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Toolkit
Oct 10, 2008 2:56:01 GMT -5
Post by Jake on Oct 10, 2008 2:56:01 GMT -5
‘…only a proper plug spanner with rubber insert to hold the plug top is any good, particularly when it comes to re-fitting.’Yep…. Good point Derek…. When I first got my bike (second hand) there was no tool kit and I was desperate to get hold of the correct plug spanner fast …. So I ordered one from David Silver and one from a Honda dealer in Chester. I was sent a genuine NTV spanner by David Silver and a Deauville (650) spanner from Chester Honda…. Turned out that the Deauville spanner was the most useful because it has a hinged attachment which makes access a bit easier. But I actually find it slightly more awkward to remove right rear plug rather than left front.
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Toolkit
Oct 10, 2008 4:38:36 GMT -5
Post by Paul Mason on Oct 10, 2008 4:38:36 GMT -5
Early NTV's need a "C" spanner to adjust the spring preload on the rear shock, later ones have the remote adjuster.
I have a genuine toolkit I purchased from David Silver's. I will get it out & list the contents on here at the weekend.
The best tool for removing the plugs is a 3/8" socket set - using a plug socket, universal joint, & 6" extention. Failing that, the Honda plug spanner and a 10mm socket.
Don't forget, if you replace bolts, casing screws etc to make sure that the correct sizes of spanners / allen keys are in your kit!!! (most replacement nuts & bolts don't use Honda's 12 /14mm heads)
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Toolkit
Oct 10, 2008 12:01:16 GMT -5
Post by rj2para on Oct 10, 2008 12:01:16 GMT -5
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