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Larger Manual? and supplemental tool kit.

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Total newb here, so pardon anything obvious which I might be missing, but I just got a V7II Stone, and the
maintenance book is so tiny and not very legible on some of the diagrams. Is there a larger version available?

The stock tool kit seems pretty lean. Am I wrong on this front. If I'm not, any suggestions for a few additional tools to add and where to get them from?

Thanks.
 
It's easier to read the manual online on a large screen computer.

As for the toolkit, the supplements can be endless. Start w metric wrench set, combo screwdriver, and some Allen keys.
 
I was having hard time reading the microscopic print on the owner's manual, so I emailed the customer support contact at Moto Guzzi USA and asked if they could email me a pdf version. Much to my amazement, they did send me one. I'm impressed. I'm a bit reluctant to post it anywhere because I wasn't explicitly given permission to do so (I didn't ask).

The tool kit is, let us say generously, minimal. I've added a few hex keys and combo wrenches and a small channel-lock type pliers. I also carry a tire pump and a hole plugger kit, as well as a spare set of fuses and light bulbs. Everyone will, of course, have their own ideas on what a proper tool kit should contain. In my case, I rarely (never) travel too far from civilization, and, if need be, the saintly missus will rescue me. Also, the first year on my new '16 Stone is covered by a roadside assistance service contract.

For your amusement, there's a comical mock-documentary on YouTube about what should be in your motorcycle took kit:

 
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I have a Cruz tools Econo kit that I had bought when I had my Ducs'. It fits nicely under the seat and has all the basics in a well made pouch. The tools themselves are decent quality and fortunately I haven't had to do any road side repairs but I feel I have what I need for most emergencies. Just google Cruz Tools and you will see what I'm talking about.
 
I bought a set of wrenches from Harbor freight, and put the 17, 15, 13, 12, 10 and 8mm in the kit. I also put in 10, 6, 5, 4, 3mm Allen wrenches. I added a small pair of Vice grips, some electrical connectors, and a few fuses. It took packing it right to get it to fit under the seat, but I feel better having the most popular tools I need at hand. Have them and you won't need them. :p
 
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