Building the Ultimate Adventure Bike Toolkit - Brake Magazine

[@josefwaltl4783]

Awesome breakdown & a perfect prep for TET. As for tire changing - can you make a video how you do it with one lever?

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

I have been wrapping some simple (but strong) steel wire around my side-stands on my bikes for years. You wouldn’t believe how many times the wire has saved the day, not just for me but friends who I ride with.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Great tip.

[@darrylpaterick3108]

Coated wire used for tying rebar is great for emergency repairs. Not oily and doesn't rust.

[@fighting77755]

Honestly the best breakdown I've ever heard. Really appreciate this!

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks!

[@DmitriyAdv]

I think that for adventure riding a way to remove/install your spark plug should be on the list along with chain and tire tools. Drowned bikes aren’t that common in the Dakar, but definitely common on the trails.

[@BrakeMagazine]

For sure that's a good addition

[@andrewstambaugh8030]

I'm surprised not to see 3 things: an extra universal lever, a needlenose vicegrip, and a spare clutch cable (maybe your system is hydraulic?). That vicegrip can become many parts of the bike if needed, eg if you broke your shift lever back at the shaft, or need a second spare lever, or need to hold your broken exhaust semi-stable.... I've not ridden enough to break something, but my friend's clutch cable had the end bead come off, so a new lever wasn't going to fix it. A vicegrip clamped to the cable was enough for a rough clutch, though it needed to be held the whole time to keep from dropping out of reach. I'm coming from an adventure riding perspective, where one would probably stop if facing a more serious problem and haul the bike out/bring parts to it, but not want to be stuck for a long time or in bad environmental conditions.

[@beardedbaldbikers4634]

Very good indeed. Nice small setup. I learned a lot. Thanks!

[@kevinwhite2380]

Great video :-) I like the idea af combined spanner/tyre lever. I am that guy who currently carries 3 large tyre levers!!!! Looks like I need to practice my tyre changes with less kit :-)

[@MrCannonls]

Awesome video! Working on my 790 R toolkit and this was very helpful.

[@michaelcaton9358]

I wonder if it's a good idea to assemble your bike with the tools you will carry, so to know that it will come apart with small 1/4 inch drive tools when you need it to?

[@BrakeMagazine]

Michael Caton within reason, yes. If I'm popping to Spain on a GS I'd wanna be able to get a wheel out but I'm not gonna practice an engine swap 🤣

[@sumporfuk]

You will do yourself a tremendous favor by religiously performing most if not all of your maintenance with the tools that you normally carry on your bike. Not that you'd want to but short of removing the engine or a swing arm you should be able to pretty much disassemble and reassemble your bike on the road

[@svendura1]

Great Mini Tip Monday. Thanks for that. I've changed the rear tube of my KLX twice, but everytime I ended with a new tube and a brandnew puncture in it. Could you make a Mini Tip Monday on how to repair a puncture proberly without making a new damage?

[@BrakeMagazine]

Yes! We will make one soon.

[@moslimislam5714]

I’ve been watching many vids about motorcycle toolkits and this is the best one. Thanks

[@FanOWater]

Great video. I'd carry more duct tape , but other than that, love the logical minimalist approach. Cheers

[@ThisTall]

1 thing you might want to include is silver solder. You can permanently weld/solder anything under 7-800° with near welded strength and can do it with a torch lighter.

[@keaponlaffin6737]

Torch lighter is way too light to heat up parts that have some more mass to it. The heat dissipates very quickly, you'd need a much bigger flame. What kind of parts are you thinking of fixing like that on the road?

[@bryanreeme8584]

Also nice to have if balancing a wheel, wrapped to a spoke

[@ThisTall]

@@keaponlaffin6737 well I do t exactly carry a list around, but almost any part on the engine preheats itself, so exhaust manifold or even various engine covers. Besides, there’s super compact torch lighters capable of much more then a cigarette lighter size and there’s other ways to preheat parts on the trail in some cases.

[@kdmorgan9826]

I like to throw in a pair of light weight mechanics gloves too. Makes working on a hot engine without ruining your riding gloves a plus.

[@AlfonsoSantiago]

Hey, I discovered your channel a while ago and I, literaly, cannot stop watching your vids. Keep with it plese. I'll make sure to visit you when I travel to UK.

[@williamkiley2328]

That shirt doe! Grandmaster Flash FTW!

[@BrakeMagazine]

You know!

[@ElementsOfAdventure]

@@BrakeMagazine yeah man, Where'd you get that shirt???

[@ElementsOfAdventure]

Also, great editing on this video. Seamless.

[@paulaus]

You could remove the Hex bits and just carry Torx since a Torx will fit in a hex firring quite nicely and Torx is what I use on damaged hex fittings.

[@ivanellous]

Hi, I'm curious to see some creative ideas about where to place these things on the bike. You mentioned the fork i.e. for cableties. Can you make a vid with some practical tips on an enduro bike? Cheers!

[@0HARE]

Thanks, this helps a lot. Loving your channel. Happy Trails

[@trinirider1558]

What electrical tester is that??.. regards

[@wj_owen]

Do a vid on how to change a tire with one tire spoon! Love you videos..

[@BrakeMagazine]

We are! We filmed it and had audio issues, so we'll do another soon. :)

[@wj_owen]

Brake Magazine Brilliant. Cant wait.

[@wj_owen]

Brake Magazine Hows it going with that video? I would love to see that!! Dakar 2018??

[@wj_owen]

Wes Williams Still no vid! Haha. Im sure they are all a bit busy with getting the 2020 dakar ready. But i still wanna see that one tire iron!

[@JensEskildsen]

If its a dakar toolkit, let us see you change a tire with mousse installed with that kit =) Why the pliers if you have a multitool with plier and knife? :)

[@johnswanson6994]

Can you share a couple scenarios where you needed to change your oil filter?

[@BrakeMagazine]

In Dakar, every single day. On adventures, when ever you reach the service interval :)

[@BixenteDelBosque]

@@BrakeMagazine but not on the track during the day...

[@omicrondec]

@@BixenteDelBosque Dakar has no track.

[@luckycharms8383]

Good job mate

[@BrakeMagazine]

Kind Words

[@ThisTall]

I’ve always been curious for adventure bikes why nobody uses the exhaust hose tire inflator instead of a big heavy pump. No moving parts and a few oz vs lb, Even if the hot air loses pressure you just stop and top up 1-2x. And even if it couldn’t get you to full pressure it would guarantee get you by in a pinch.

[@moslimislam5714]

Kermit because the purposely deflate their tire when they go off-road, for grip. When they drive on asphalt they put the proper pressure back into the tire. So the pump is necessary to be able to change the pressure

[@ioandragulescu6063]

don't want to advertise but a dynaplug micro inflator pump weighs only 170 grams. Add a hose, SAE cables and a pencil pressure gauge and you look at ... don't know, 300-400 grams I guess ?

[@alexandrebravo4472]

@@ioandragulescu6063 I have an antigravity little one and they really don't take much room.

[@elobiretv]

Because you can get super tiny lightweight pumps for next to nothing

[@HerrDeacon]

Great video, thanks. Don't forget a tire pump though.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Perry Baker On a Dakar bike you don't need one. They run Bib Mousse. It's a foam insert that means you can't get punctures. However, for adventure riding you are 100% correct. One of our favourites is the Rocky Creek Designs Motopressor. It's tiny and very good.

[@HerrDeacon]

Ah, never thought about that with the Dakar bikes, thanks for the clarification. Also, thanks for mentioning your favourite pump, looks nice.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Perry Baker you're welcome :) - LP

[@GeoffreyGonzales]

what kind of electrical tester

[@SCORPASRULE]

Do you carry a spark plug and socket?.

[@BrakeMagazine]

+SCORPASRULE It depends on what I'm doing. I'd definitely carry the socket to remove one, especially if I'm headed into nowhere. A spark plug, doubtful. It's extremely rare they'll fail now days. - LP

[@bryanreeme8584]

As a kid I had a tree limb bust my only plug, out in the woods at sunset.. was able to stick it together and get home (had to keep redoing it but it worked!).. I'll always carry extra now😏

[@trykozmaksym]

Good stuff. You don't even need a massive belt for your trousers - a strap and a double D-ring work! :D

[@Matthew-zw9su]

Throw in some alcohol pads in case you need to use that jb weld where there is an oil leak.

[@JensEskildsen]

Do you feel you need the cutting pliers when you have the multitool with a knife? You talk about not adding duplicate stuff.

[@BrakeMagazine]

It's not needed but they have their place. Especially for solving electrical problems or stripping wires they can be super useful 🙂

[@JensEskildsen]

@@BrakeMagazine But two tire levers Cant be super helpfull getting a BIB filled tire of? Thanks for the Answer, was just wondering 😊

[@BrakeMagazine]

So on Dakar if you're using your tyres levers on the trail it's because the mousse has exploded and then two tyre levers is more than enough. 🙂

[@kevinpage-wood8489]

Great mini tip Monday

[@BrakeMagazine]

+Kevin Page-Wood Thanks!

[@cjbrisco2145]

When you say "two part metal" are you referring to something like jb weld? Where I'm from we call any kind of two park epoxy jb weld. Even if it's not the actual brand. Like bandaids or crock-pots. Lol

[@BrakeMagazine]

Exactly!

[@g000se99]

need that tire lever - thanks :)

[@pappaclutch3266]

Duck tape around a old credit card (long ways). It’s slim and can carry a good amount of tape.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Nice shout!

[@690ADV]

super cool video, great editing and shooting!

[@OARotifa]

Can you pls drop a link to where we/I get this toolkit.? Many thanks

[@keaponlaffin6737]

I agree, the guy really talks fast unfortunately because he seems to know his stuff and has a great kit there: motion pro chainbraker

[@johndavis6596]

One tire lever??? Nope, hell nope, but cool kit.

[@ZebSmithulon]

Agree. Motion pro shorty levers are lightweight and don't take up much space at all.

[@bikenavbm1229]

Plug change?

[@lonewolf3804]

I think he forgot: a good insurance, credit card, a compressor and a phone! It is essential to travel with these tools in the tool kit!

[@giuliobuccini208]

I usually carry a mechanician in my backpack. Problem solved.

[@BrakeMagazine]

Where do we get one? :P

[@artfulalias3984]

Good minimum toolkit. A lot of overweight kits out there. If you already have pliers and screwdriver, why the multitool instead of a lighter weight knife? Also many bikes only have 2 or 3 sizes of fastener by design, why so may sizes of 1/4 inch socket? Other tools for consideration; air pump, tire plug tool IF running tubeless or Tubliss®, some safety wire and a Clamptite® can accomplish things even tie wraps and duct tape cannot, a partial roll of electrical tape, micro jump starter.

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

take a shot every time he says awesome

[@BrakeMagazine]

I've become an alcoholic

[@Britishshooter]

4 tyre levers equals 5 Kilos!!! What 1.25 Kilos per lever??? Come on mate, that would be for full sized truck/HGV levers!! I carry 2 full size Motion Pro Beadpro tyre levers (with built in bead breakers) that weigh 0.25 of a kilo BETWEEN them. I have a Zen Overland double ended KTM 27/32 front/rear wheel nut spanner that that weighs 0.1 of a Kilo. My entire tool 12 piece tool kit weighs less than a kilo.

[@dgpvideosdotcom]

Now I want to see the dude use his paper tool kit under the heat of the sun 😁 I already can visualize that tire lever bending just by being approached to a rear tire 😂😂😂

[@BrakeMagazine]

I mean, I've been using for a fair while and I finished Dakar because of it 🤣

[@povlhalberg5361]

Hello, a slight miss spell in the title :) Thanks for good tips

[@BrakeMagazine]

Povl Halberg Thanks for the heads up. It's now solved 😁

[@biscuitsalive]

“You can just buy a regular tyre iron and weld on the correct size spanner for your rear spindle/bike.” It’s almost like he thinks we are real men that can weld and do sh*t like that. And not a bunch of riders that have no idea which end of a screw driver to hold and would be happy to call the RAC when a blinker stops flashing to top up our blinker fluid. XD

[@BrakeMagazine]

You mean you don't have mig and tig in your garage? 🤣🤣 I don't, but there will be a local shop that can do it for you 🤣

[@thelman8354]

LOL - my 19 year old kid has a nice Lincoln mig welder, maybe he could do it for me

[@dirkmertens6926]

You inflate your tires with your mouh ? Waw ! ;-)

[@BrakeMagazine]

You'd amazed how big my lungs are 😂

[@dirkmertens6926]

@@BrakeMagazine Hahahaha 😂😂. I'm impressed ! Great job.

[@johnrogers5825]

Oil changes? Really! So you carry filters and oil and a container to store the used oil and filter or do you pollute the environment. Just wait till you get back home. If the scenario is in Dakar, then wouldn't the back-up crew carry the spares?

[@andrewstambaugh8030]

Considering the oil field burnoff in the background of several of the years of Dakar, spilling it into the ground of a desert so dry that plants are rare doesn't seem like "damaging the evironment", but I believe they do that stuff after they reach a checkpoint and the event coordinators are probably required to have disposal solutions on hand.

[@wilbjr21]

Its leeeeeverage. You're British.

[@BrakeMagazine]

😂😂

[@wilbjr21]

@@BrakeMagazine I forgot to mention it was a really good report and I enjoyed it. :)

[@nickr5651]

Too much talking.

[@mewhy4018]

LOL 9 minutes to explain ? to long, is this lesson available from an English speaking person so we can understand ????

[@BrakeMagazine]

Thanks for the positivity... 😂

[@ThisTall]

Jesus Man.... lmao pick your battles in life.

[@gustavomello6667]

bet you can't even find neutral without a light on your motorcycle...