Great tips ....Im putting a tool bag together now for my solo riding adventures up in the high desert and mountains in northern Az. thanks for the video and ideas !!
I like to organize my kit into seperate smaller bags (even if just a ziploc) so I can easily add or remove bits based on where i'm riding or if i'm racing etc. helps keep weight down to a minimum and helps keep me from forgetting one small part of say the tire plug kit.
Thank for the vid I stop to carry all my tools on my belt (i have slightly a bit more than you, maybe 3kg) and buy a little bag for my rear fender (Klim) where i put the most heavy, not so often used ones, also a tiny other bag (re Klim but Endurostan is the way to go) beside the petrol plug at the front top of the saddle for the most used (Spaners torx, allen), i feel much more free of my movements, i just carry a old little banana bag ( basic North face) with the zipbagged documents, phone, x2 AA gps batteries , € and energy bars, a backpack with 3 liters of water, 5 liters in summer, start my ride (south Portugal) allready very hydrated, i know all what is where, simple... I ride with mousses (no road ride at all), obviously because of the zero punctures advantage, but also for the huge economy of energy if you need to change/repair a flat, which obviously only occur when is hell hot with no wind (see what i mean...) I have be dehydrated twice, that is not fun... In fact kind of dead scary when sitting in the shade without moving even a single eye and you can't stop your sweating when you are getting closer and closer to run out of water... Riding is fun, but riding safe is much cheaper and hurt less... ps: what is the brand of your "chicken legs" magic adjustable wrench??? Go sushy go
I always have a small pair of locking pliers (mole grips) as I have used in place of a gear lever,clutch lever and locked on a broken throttle cable to get me home on different occasions. The throttle version was a bit tricky as I slowed on left turns and speeded up on rights. For people asking adventurespec do a spark plug holder.
Brilliant video. I'm using your vid to help me build my own toolkit. It's hard to make out the brand of some of your tools, such as the tire pump. Can you list all the tools and their brand?
Thanks so much for all your informative videos. I stumbled across your channel a few weeks ago after buying a 17' 250 XC-W. You've been a big help! Looking forward to your next riding video :) None of my business, but I'm more curious than anything else... how do you enjoy Japan? Have you been there long? Cheers, Colin.
Have lived and worked in Japan for 28 years. It's a fun place to live. From busy city life in Tokyo, to remote mountain areas. Over 70% of the land area is mountainous, so there's no shortage of places to ride, no matter where you are. Many places you can ride all day and not see a single person...
Tokyo Offroad - I'm Beyond envious. Locally (SW Ontario Canada) has to be one of the flattest places on earth 🌏. Lots a switchback single track, but very little in the way of hill climbs and mountainous fun. Does your work have anything to do with KTM? Or the off-road scene? I only ask as you're quite knowledgeable and seem to have all the right tools for the job. Cheers. Keep those videos coming! Thanks :)
I work for a semiconductor company as an electronics engineer. Hobbies including machining (lathe and mill), welding, motorcycle maintenance and of course off-road riding. You can never have enough tool ;-)
Very interesting :) True enough, I'm currently working towards building a well stocked tool box for all bike related repair and maintenance. That's a good idea for a video for you ;) "The beginners MUST HAVE tools for at home maintenance" - no pressure lol. Enjoy.
The bag is a Klim Nac Pak and I made a short video review of it here: czcams.com/video/I0XI_pcnO4Q/video.html I haven't calculated the cost of the tools. Most of the tools are pretty cheap. The most expensive is the Knipex pliers wrench tool. I use the tool kit almost every ride, but usually on someone else's bike! I sometimes take all the tools out and go through them tool by toll, reassessing whether each one is really necessary. But the basic kit hasn't changed much and a good starting point if you have a similar bike and ride off-road, away from help.
I like those pliers. What is your view on spare clutch and brake levers? I'm going to add a lithium jump start battery to my kit as my new bike is fuel injected.
If you're using Barkbuster style hand guards I probably wouldn't bother carrying spare levers. I like open guards (flag style)and use Renthal Intellilevers which have proved to be unbreakable in about 4 years of riding. I do keep the original levers in my truck just in case. Good idea regarding the lithium jump start battery for fuel injected bikes.
Mikhail - I keep rim locks (front and rear) in the truck. If the Tubliss system failed while out riding and far from the truck, I'd remove it and replace it with the tube I carry, without a rim lock. No rim lock is fine if you run higher pressure (20psi) so the tire can't slip on the rim. The
I purchased mine in Japan from a local tool shop years ago. Possibly you can find something similar on Amazon, or Ebay. Yes it's very nice being able to store the bits in the handle and much safer if it's in your backpack while riding. If you have trouble finding something I could possibly start offering them for sale on the Tokyo Offroad webshop...
@@TokyoOffroad I have since found nukeproof do a nifty little set that does something similar in terms of storing the bits inside itself but it comes with a hefty price tag for what it is. Any idea how much yours will be?
floydbanks28 - Very few issues while riding. Most common is punctures. Occasionally crash damage (radiators, or body work). Bent disks if not using guards.
like your channel but almost cant believe you are missing the most important tool -a tow strap - unless you didnt mention but if you dont carry it you really should - i guess maybe someone else in your group has one
Pleased to hear you enjoy the videos. Yes, I actually always carry a couple of straps, a long one which could be used for towing and a shorter one. I also keep a long length of rope (30m) in the van for recovery if a bike drops somewhere nasty...
Tokyo Offroad I was thinking all the socket drive allen keys, the large pliers, extra axle nut wrenches (but one doubles as tire lever) , a couple other things but I'll have to watch video again. I guess it depends on the bike.
The puncture is understandable, but you have a whole set of keys, heads, screwdrivers, hexagons, you will dismantle the motorcycle in the forest. Maybe I'm wrong, but Japan is a small civilized country, it's easier to call an evacuator! We do not even carry so many instruments with us in Russia, only on a journey.
Антон Писаревский - The rides we do are on mountain trails, up to 40km away from the truck. I'd much rather repair something and ride out, than wait many hours for help. When I ride at a closed course Enduro park I don't carry any tools...
Some people joining our rides carry no tools and as I'm usually the guide I do feel responsible to help get their bikes going again if they require assistance. Hence I carry tube repair patches, many sized sockets, hex and torx.
Tokyo Offroad great reply! I carry a similar kit. 2 suggestions- gorilla tape is alot stronger than duct tape and I always carry super glue. It weighs nothing and is great for cracked plastic. I’ve used it to fix broken helmet visors many times. Keep up the great work.
Great tips ....Im putting a tool bag together now for my solo riding adventures up in the high desert and mountains in northern Az. thanks for the video and ideas !!
Great video and explanation/justification for each item in your tool kit - Thanks!
Thanks for the info your very well prepared 👍
Very useful video to compare the tools toy might be missing in your inventor, God speed Sir.
brilliant, got some great tips
I like to organize my kit into seperate smaller bags (even if just a ziploc) so I can easily add or remove bits based on where i'm riding or if i'm racing etc. helps keep weight down to a minimum and helps keep me from forgetting one small part of say the tire plug kit.
Nice kit man
Thank for the vid
I stop to carry all my tools on my belt (i have slightly a bit more than you, maybe 3kg) and buy a little bag for my rear fender (Klim) where i put the most heavy, not so often used ones, also a tiny other bag (re Klim but Endurostan is the way to go) beside the petrol plug at the front top of the saddle for the most used (Spaners torx, allen), i feel much more free of my movements, i just carry a old little banana bag ( basic North face) with the zipbagged documents, phone, x2 AA gps batteries , € and energy bars, a backpack with 3 liters of water, 5 liters in summer, start my ride (south Portugal) allready very hydrated, i know all what is where, simple...
I ride with mousses (no road ride at all), obviously because of the zero punctures advantage, but also for the huge economy of energy if you need to change/repair a flat, which obviously only occur when is hell hot with no wind (see what i mean...)
I have be dehydrated twice, that is not fun... In fact kind of dead scary when sitting in the shade without moving even a single eye and you can't stop your sweating when you are getting closer and closer to run out of water...
Riding is fun, but riding safe is much cheaper and hurt less...
ps: what is the brand of your "chicken legs" magic adjustable wrench???
Go sushy go
I always have a small pair of locking pliers (mole grips) as I have used in place of a gear lever,clutch lever and locked on a broken throttle cable to get me home on different occasions.
The throttle version was a bit tricky as I slowed on left turns and speeded up on rights.
For people asking adventurespec do a spark plug holder.
Brilliant video. I'm using your vid to help me build my own toolkit. It's hard to make out the brand of some of your tools, such as the tire pump. Can you list all the tools and their brand?
Were did you carry that bag , on the back pack or on the moto? (sorry for mi inglish) thanks for the videos 😎🤩👍🕺
Thanks so much for all your informative videos. I stumbled across your channel a few weeks ago after buying a 17' 250 XC-W. You've been a big help! Looking forward to your next riding video :) None of my business, but I'm more curious than anything else... how do you enjoy Japan? Have you been there long? Cheers, Colin.
Have lived and worked in Japan for 28 years. It's a fun place to live. From busy city life in Tokyo, to remote mountain areas. Over 70% of the land area is mountainous, so there's no shortage of places to ride, no matter where you are. Many places you can ride all day and not see a single person...
Tokyo Offroad - I'm Beyond envious. Locally (SW Ontario Canada) has to be one of the flattest places on earth 🌏. Lots a switchback single track, but very little in the way of hill climbs and mountainous fun. Does your work have anything to do with KTM? Or the off-road scene? I only ask as you're quite knowledgeable and seem to have all the right tools for the job. Cheers.
Keep those videos coming! Thanks :)
I work for a semiconductor company as an electronics engineer. Hobbies including machining (lathe and mill), welding, motorcycle maintenance and of course off-road riding. You can never have enough tool ;-)
Very interesting :) True enough, I'm currently working towards building a well stocked tool box for all bike related repair and maintenance. That's a good idea for a video for you ;) "The beginners MUST HAVE tools for at home maintenance" - no pressure lol. Enjoy.
fairly reasonable weight for that many tools! have you calculated the value of the set? and what model bag?
The bag is a Klim Nac Pak and I made a short video review of it here:
czcams.com/video/I0XI_pcnO4Q/video.html
I haven't calculated the cost of the tools. Most of the tools are pretty cheap. The most expensive is the Knipex pliers wrench tool. I use the tool kit almost every ride, but usually on someone else's bike! I sometimes take all the tools out and go through them tool by toll, reassessing whether each one is really necessary. But the basic kit hasn't changed much and a good starting point if you have a similar bike and ride off-road, away from help.
I like the little spark plug holder... saves it from getting damaged. I need one! Is it an online thing?
It's made by bikemaster
I like those pliers. What is your view on spare clutch and brake levers? I'm going to add a lithium jump start battery to my kit as my new bike is fuel injected.
If you're using Barkbuster style hand guards I probably wouldn't bother carrying spare levers. I like open guards (flag style)and use Renthal Intellilevers which have proved to be unbreakable in about 4 years of riding. I do keep the original levers in my truck just in case. Good idea regarding the lithium jump start battery for fuel injected bikes.
If you carry a tube to cover for tubliss failure, do you carry a rim lock as well?
Mikhail - I keep rim locks (front and rear) in the truck. If the Tubliss system failed while out riding and far from the truck, I'd remove it and replace it with the tube I carry, without a rim lock. No rim lock is fine if you run higher pressure (20psi) so the tire can't slip on the rim. The
Sweet vid, what's that intro tune? Very catchy.
Trooper by Silent Partner czcams.com/video/sigoqpDJXUA/video.html
Where did you get your handled plug kit that the ends go in the handle?
I purchased it locally in Japan from a tool shop. I could offer them for sale on the Tokyo Offroad webshop if they are difficult to find.
What axle wrenches/tire spoons are those?
Could you change your pump for co2 pump used for mtb
Do you have a link for the plug kit that you can put the attachments in the handle please? That's an awesome idea.
I purchased mine in Japan from a local tool shop years ago. Possibly you can find something similar on Amazon, or Ebay. Yes it's very nice being able to store the bits in the handle and much safer if it's in your backpack while riding. If you have trouble finding something I could possibly start offering them for sale on the Tokyo Offroad webshop...
@@TokyoOffroad yes please! can't find anything like it anywhere.
@@poggerz - Noted. I'll get some and list them on the Tokyo Offroad webshop. Will provide a like when they're available.
@@TokyoOffroad I have since found nukeproof do a nifty little set that does something similar in terms of storing the bits inside itself but it comes with a hefty price tag for what it is. Any idea how much yours will be?
Adam Hill - US$12.99 for the tool and some sticky strings
What ia that bag/pouch called ?
I have not found something similar yet.
Tool roll
What are the most common issues that occur? I feel like I wouldn’t even know how to fix it
floydbanks28 - Very few issues while riding. Most common is punctures. Occasionally crash damage (radiators, or body work). Bent disks if not using guards.
And always carry a spare plug and plug wrench for 2-strokes...
Where I get a tool bag like that at
MxMaxx - It’s made by KLIM and was included with my KLIM Nac Pak (original version)
What pump is that? Is it any good?
chevrolet631 - It’s a Lezyne brand pump. Light weight, compact and works fine.
like your channel but almost cant believe you are missing the most important tool -a tow strap - unless you didnt mention but if you dont carry it you really should - i guess maybe someone else in your group has one
Pleased to hear you enjoy the videos. Yes, I actually always carry a couple of straps, a long one which could be used for towing and a shorter one. I also keep a long length of rope (30m) in the van for recovery if a bike drops somewhere nasty...
A rag for shitting in the woods.
Too many duplicate use tools and some unnecessary variety for emergency repairs.
I often review the contents of my back pack tool kit to minimize weight. What tools do you consider unnecessary to carry? Please be specific.
Tokyo Offroad I was thinking all the socket drive allen keys, the large pliers, extra axle nut wrenches (but one doubles as tire lever) , a couple other things but I'll have to watch video again. I guess it depends on the bike.
Dude, you seriously? Why many tools? In Japan this is useless. Have you ever used anything from this kit?
Антон Писаревский - Are you joking? Pretty much use the tool kit every ride. Ride before last I had a puncture and needed to plug it and re-inflate.
The puncture is understandable, but you have a whole set of keys, heads, screwdrivers, hexagons, you will dismantle the motorcycle in the forest. Maybe I'm wrong, but Japan is a small civilized country, it's easier to call an evacuator! We do not even carry so many instruments with us in Russia, only on a journey.
Антон Писаревский - The rides we do are on mountain trails, up to 40km away from the truck. I'd much rather repair something and ride out, than wait many hours for help. When I ride at a closed course Enduro park I don't carry any tools...
Some people joining our rides carry no tools and as I'm usually the guide I do feel responsible to help get their bikes going again if they require assistance. Hence I carry tube repair patches, many sized sockets, hex and torx.
Tokyo Offroad great reply! I carry a similar kit. 2 suggestions- gorilla tape is alot stronger than duct tape and I always carry super glue. It weighs nothing and is great for cracked plastic. I’ve used it to fix broken helmet visors many times. Keep up the great work.