myke8329
Tuned and Synch'ed
In a quest to replace my standard Griso under-the-seat-tool-kit tools with some higher quality and extra items (whilst still enabling it to all fit into the capacious cavity so generously allotted by Moto Guzzi) in the event of roadside inconveniences, I’ve come up with the following for my tool pouch:
The following are all the standard tools within the kit. These items will fit inside the spark plug tube; its handle, the screwdriver shaft and the three Allen keys (taped together with electrical tape);
The standard screwdriver handle I keep separate inside the tool pouch;
The standard black, plastic-coated wire with eye rings at both ends (I use to remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug);
A small clip-seal bag containing spare fuses/zip ties;
The standard 13-10mm open-end spanner I’ve replaced with separate 13mm and 10mm ring/open enders. These are both Sidchrome and offer a bit more length to the shaft (as we all want in one way or another), yet still fit inside the tool pouch;
An old Sidchrome 5/16 Ignition spanner (compliments of dad’s tool chest) which is a fraction under 8mm (I use this to adjust the lock nut associated with valve adjustment clearance screw); &
The standard pliers I’ve replaced with a Leatherman Skeletool (which basically only contains pliers, knife and screwdriver heads). I managed to pick this one up brand new on eBay and posted to Australia for $AU 46.53!
All of the above mentioned will fit into the tool pouch and inside the cavity without bulging the cavity lid/face plate.
With the seat removed, I’ve also triple zip tied extra zip ties along the inside tubular arm near the air filter box. Again, along the inside tubular arm, but further back near the air intake box, but before the seat securing latch, I’ve double zip tied (vertically) a roll of electrical tape (about 1/3rd left on the roll). These do not interfere with the seat in any way. I’ll replace the zip ties holding these items on as they show signs of wear.
These are some of the issues I found with trying to fit extra items into the tool pouch. I initially had a set of foldaway Allen keys, but found they were just too bulky. In the event that I need more leverage, or a better grip, upon an Allen key I would use my Leatherman. If I damage that Allen key in doing so, I can always replace it fairly cheaply.
I carry a small 6” shifter in my carry bag. This was just too bulky to fit inside the tool pouch and too dangerous to zip tie to any tubular arms. Ideally I’d love to have it in my tool pouch, but am restricted by size.
These are just a couple of handy ideas I thought I’d share with my fellow Guzzi enthusiasts. I’m open to any suggestions/comments/ideas (polite or otherwise). :woohoo:
The following are all the standard tools within the kit. These items will fit inside the spark plug tube; its handle, the screwdriver shaft and the three Allen keys (taped together with electrical tape);
The standard screwdriver handle I keep separate inside the tool pouch;
The standard black, plastic-coated wire with eye rings at both ends (I use to remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug);
A small clip-seal bag containing spare fuses/zip ties;
The standard 13-10mm open-end spanner I’ve replaced with separate 13mm and 10mm ring/open enders. These are both Sidchrome and offer a bit more length to the shaft (as we all want in one way or another), yet still fit inside the tool pouch;
An old Sidchrome 5/16 Ignition spanner (compliments of dad’s tool chest) which is a fraction under 8mm (I use this to adjust the lock nut associated with valve adjustment clearance screw); &
The standard pliers I’ve replaced with a Leatherman Skeletool (which basically only contains pliers, knife and screwdriver heads). I managed to pick this one up brand new on eBay and posted to Australia for $AU 46.53!
All of the above mentioned will fit into the tool pouch and inside the cavity without bulging the cavity lid/face plate.
With the seat removed, I’ve also triple zip tied extra zip ties along the inside tubular arm near the air filter box. Again, along the inside tubular arm, but further back near the air intake box, but before the seat securing latch, I’ve double zip tied (vertically) a roll of electrical tape (about 1/3rd left on the roll). These do not interfere with the seat in any way. I’ll replace the zip ties holding these items on as they show signs of wear.
These are some of the issues I found with trying to fit extra items into the tool pouch. I initially had a set of foldaway Allen keys, but found they were just too bulky. In the event that I need more leverage, or a better grip, upon an Allen key I would use my Leatherman. If I damage that Allen key in doing so, I can always replace it fairly cheaply.
I carry a small 6” shifter in my carry bag. This was just too bulky to fit inside the tool pouch and too dangerous to zip tie to any tubular arms. Ideally I’d love to have it in my tool pouch, but am restricted by size.
These are just a couple of handy ideas I thought I’d share with my fellow Guzzi enthusiasts. I’m open to any suggestions/comments/ideas (polite or otherwise). :woohoo: