Yamaha Ténéré 700 - Tool Kit | Motorcycle Comprehensive Tool Kit

This is a snapshot of view of my ever evolving tool kit for my motorcycle. Below are most of the tools I have in my tool kit (at the moment...):
8-19 mm 3/8" Drive Socket Set - Tekton
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Adjustable Wrench - Stanley MaxSteel
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Air Pump/Tire Inflator - MotoPressor
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Battery Jump Starter - NOCO GB20
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Battery Jump Starter - NOCO GB20 Case
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Bead Buddy II - Motion Pro
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Chain Tool - D.I.D
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Combination Wrenches - Gearwrench Sets
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Folding Knife - Ruike
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Headlamp - Black Diamond Spot 325
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Ratchet 3/8" - Tekton
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Rim Protector - Motion Pro
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Screwdriver Bit Holder - Felo
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Socket Adapter 3/8" to 1/2" - Tekton
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T50 Torx - Tekton
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Tire Bead Breaker - Motion Pro BeadPro
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Tire Irons - 3 Piece
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Tube Patch Kit
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Vise-Grip Pliers
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Voltmeter - Allosun
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[@jameshind6644]

You forgot some items, a quantity of zip ties and a selection of mini fuses. Good tool kit and similar to my own.

[@orbsurfer8195]

Thanks! Forgot to include the Zip Ties, the Sparkplug Gauge (wire type), some Wiring and I should have done a little feature on the Rally Raid tool...

[@Softbaerchi]

Zip ties, ductape and some lashing straps saved my day multiple times :D

[@davidcraig5665]

Thanks, orbsurfer. I appreciate the time you took to create this video.

[@clayderouin857]

Nice work. Don't forget cable ties, cattle wire, liquid metal and grease

[@soulrebelno1]

I've seen a couple of videos where the Ténéré 700 has hit the ground on the left-hand side. In one case it bent the gear lever, and the bike wouldn't go into first gear, but it would shift with difficulty into the other gears. On the other occasion, the side-stand switch was damaged and the bike wouldn't start. It was fixed by cutting, striping and connecting the two wires together. So, in one case some form of telescopic lever set-up would've helped (good for tyres as well). And, in the other a comprehensive electrical kit with various components and tools.

[@joshwatts6287]

Great breakdown of tools needed, thank you for sharing!

[@russellflesser2514]

Mate, nice one, probably one of the best I have found on this subject.

[@joeolivieri7620]

Another Great Video Amigo! In addition to everything you carry, I would also recommend Zip-Ties, and an extra set of headlamp batteries. 👍

[@martinseel2837]

In order to cut down the weight, you can customize your tools that each tool is good for more than one job. i also like to paint my road-tools with yellow and red , that you will not forget some of your lifesavers in the mud of nowhwere. A piece of cotton is nice to put your tools on while working and to clean up after the work is finished. The best idea is to go on your roadtrip with a perfectly maintained bike. I think that i use my tools 90% to help someone else....hahaha....... save rides to all of you.

[@TheWanderingGeezer]

Don't forget a huge adjustable wrench to pull the muffler off the swingarm when it collapses into it.

[@EslavaxD8]

Great, I also putting together my T7 tool kit

[@skybluetenere]

I'm currently working on my tool set and preparing an overview list. I found a 3/8" torque wrench in Germany that supports the Ténéré 700 range from 7 to 105 Nm. Safe rides 💙💛🏁🤛🏼

[@orbsurfer8195]

I have a Tekton 3/8" torque wrench (amzn.to/3nMEoaU) that is rated from 10-80 ft-lb/14-108 Nm. I guess I need to include it in the kit... Soon I will need a trailer or sidecar to support all the tools! :-)

[@wanderlustadventures8850]

@SkyBlue Tenere what brand is the wrench and are you happy with it? Ride safe ✌️

[@wobblywaldo]

A tow rope will get you out of the bush if you are riding with friends. I know it’s not a tool but ideal to go back to civilisation and fix the bike on the parking lot of an hardware store 😀.thanks for sharing your tool kit!

[@woxiduswoxidus1167]

Great video! few details remains uncovered: 1 what is the total weight of the tool kit. 2 preferred placement on the bike ) 3. do you carry all stuff on short rides (kit placed all the time on the bike or various depending on trip lenghts ). 4 Tesa armored tape is missing? Thank you.

[@orbsurfer8195]

1 - The weight is roughly 9 kg/20 lbs - Too Heavy! Will make it lighter! Some items have already changed... 2 - The kit is placed in the left hand side case, at the bottom, closest to the bike - the left hand side case is closer to the center of the bike than the right hand side case because of placement of exhaust on the Yamaha Ténéré 700, my motorcycle. 3 - Most of the time I carry the complete kit, I spend too much time on tertiary roads, and they are NOT built to specifications here in the Deep South of USA! The Romans literally knew more about road building than the departments of transportation here! Not kidding! :-) But it makes riding the bike more fun! 4 - I did not know about the Tesa tape, will upgrade from the 3M electrical tape! Thanks for the Tip!

[@woxiduswoxidus1167]

@@orbsurfer8195 fight against overweight on bike is always good challenge. Usually many enduro bikers want faster access, so split tyre repair/change tools from rest of the tools. Tyres maintenance and tyres pressure control are required more often on offroad. I think that 3M also has such universal usage strong tape- grey(stone) colour. Electrical tape also is a must.

[@orbsurfer8195]

My kit is split in different pouches, but splitting it like you recommend absolutely makes sense! Thanks! Will change it up. I keep the tire pressure gauge under the seat because I always check the pressure before each ride. Have heard stories about people taking the bike out for a weekend ride on curvy roads with 5 psi in the tires... and then blaming the road!

[@white-rider]

@@orbsurfer8195 9 kg of tools?? Fuck my life! You're riding Yamaha, not a KTM 😂

[@corhendriks1755]

O1: 250 kg

[@jasondunn8894]

Good, comprehensive video but you forgot the most important thing… the trusty zip ties!😁

[@orbsurfer8195]

You are absolutely correct!

[@timthompson3660]

Excellent, thank you!!!

[@cider999]

Great video, very informative, nice editing and voiceover!

[@creedm3040]

That is a great video! I enjoyed the insight. Do you carry an epoxy mix? Best!

[@orbsurfer8195]

No epoxy..., I have used Gallons of epoxy from working on wooden boats to building exterior entry and garage doors etc., but not on motorcycles yet!

[@rtwt7487]

Thanks a lot. This was really helpful.

[@cavscout62]

Never Never Ever waste your money on Cheesy Tools! Quality Tools Cost More For A Reason And When You Are In The Middle Of BFE And You Have To Make A Repair Or Leave Your Bike And Attempt To Walk Out, You’ll Know Why They’re Worth Every Cent. Also Never Forget A Pair Of Visegrips! They Come In Handy As An Emergency Clutch Lever, Shifter, etc..

[@soulrebelno1]

And, remember your trusty Victorinox "Swiss Army knife"!

[@ride4life_motorlifestyle]

Why are you riding a T7? I see a lot of doubles and doubles are adding weight. Offroad you want as less weight as possible but you're right that you need tools to do trackside repairs because that's also part of offroading. Ratched wrenches are a luxury but you can't have that in offroading. The T7 is strong in being as analogue as possible (ABS is required nowadays) and a Ratched wrench is like a TFT screen... overkill. I have a valve cover that doubles as a valve core removal tool. The bead pro are just great and the opposite side of the spoon is not too sharp, if so you're might not be a offroad type. I encourage everybody to do whatever you want but that does come with some discomfort sometimes but endure some discomfort sometimes make you feel alive and appreciate the good and easy times a lot more. Less is more. The tip to do the regular maintenance with the onboard toolkit is a good one and what you don't use, loose it. Avoid storage boxes, these will take way too much space.

[@Minskification]

You're right about some discomfort) True minimalism is a masterpiece

[@charlescummings1484]

Excellent video. I have the same RR valve core tool and you noted to replace it. What is the challenge with it please?

[@orbsurfer8195]

The Motion Pro Valve Core tool I bought is too narrow at the piece that grips the valve, and the cheap, common valve core tools available at Walmart here in the US or any general automotive parts store, fits the valve better, but the most important part is that the cheap tool (I Love Quality tools, but no rule without exception Ha Ha!) has a little stem that can be used to let the air out of the tube/tire. When letting ALL the air out of the tube/tire, there is less of a chance that the valve shoots of into wherever you cannot find it, :-) and with the Motion Pro Valve Core tool, you have to find a screw driver, Allen wrench or whatever to release the air.

[@pinnacleroofing9841]

what about the tool roll itself, seems like a good one but its not listed. thanks

[@mohsinr2000]

Thanks. Nice video. Where did you get the Rally Raid tool.

[@orbsurfer8195]

Thanks! The tool was ordered directly from Rally Raid in the UK; www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/

[@corhendriks1755]

Have you ever travelled over 50 kms from your hometown?

[@1jonblaze]

Hi. My wife & I are planning a trip from Scotland to Spain on the tenere 700 as soon as this lockdown ends! Can anyone recommend what tools to take with us. It will be my first long ride into Europe, Would the kit in this video be too much? Would you carry spare inner tubes & tyre leavers ect. Any help much appreciated jon

[@ride4life_motorlifestyle]

This kit is way too much. Do a regular maintenance with the standard board tools and discover what works or not and what is missing. For spare tubes, the T7 has a 21 - 18 combo, i advice a 19" spare and a repair kit. If it is a small hole use the repair kit and if it is a tear the 19" will work on both wheels to get you to a shop for a proper change with the least amount of space and weight to carry around. Tools are only useful when you know how to use them, otherwise a credit card and a phone will be a better accessory. If you bring your bike to a shop for a service i advice to start do it yourself. Alongside the road it's much harder than at home with time and space. I just got back from a 7474km trip on my Honda Crosstourer through the Balkans without needing any tool but in March i needed several tools on a 300km trip with my XT660Z just around the corner in my own country. tomorrow i will pick up the T7 and the search for the perfect kit can start all over again but it will be much less as the kit in this video. I do appreciate the afford to put it together but when you end with a statement it might be too much ????

[@corhendriks1755]

Wouldn't carry anything, just some spare (clean) underpants

[@kirklucas1332]

You forgot the jb weld!

[@orbsurfer8195]

Ha Ha - I actually need to lighten the kit a little bit, but is a huge fan of epoxy! 🙂

[@Valterpenato]

👍

[@kwstasmwynos700]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏very very good video…🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@steves5382]

Tie wire your sump plug

[@clemo311]

For me personally, this is a complete tool overkill. If you want to go offroad (not talking about simple gravel roads!) a lot, this is much too heavy

[@pauli6570]

You forgot the kitchen sink….

[@Jay-tu4rs]

I hope I never get a flat