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Offline B6Matt

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« on: June 05, 2005, 05:11:08 PM »
My B6 didn't come with a tool kit.  What kind do you folks carry with you? Does anybody make an aftermarket kit?

I suppose a spark plug wrench, some 8, 10, 12, 14mm wrenches, metric hex wrenches, maybe a small adjustable wrench, some zip ties, tape, screwdrivers, vice-grips or pliers, would be a good start.
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Offline Red01

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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2005, 08:06:39 PM »
That sounds like a good start... as long as the adjustable is big enough to work the axle nut for chain adjustment purposes.

I just carry a stock tool kit and an extra 10mm wrench (because the stock kit 10mm wrench is weak), a Leatherman multi-tool and a small flashlight (Maglite 2-AA cell) in case something has to be done in the dark. Check with salvage outfits - they may have a stock tool kit for cheap.
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Offline dsartwell1

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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2005, 09:11:53 PM »
A stock tool kit would be worthwhile just for the spark plug wrench and the shock tool. They both work well. The rest of it is just good enough.

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« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2005, 06:54:29 AM »
There are stock tool kits on ebay sometimes. For the most part,chain mantinence tools and maybe a plug wrench. A set of allens come in handy too.

Offline PeteSC

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« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2005, 11:49:25 AM »
TIRE GAUGE, and maybe a small pump and plug kit!
 
  (OK....it's an 'add-on')

  A package of quick J-B weld.

 There are generic aftermarket kits available, (Cruztools is one) but I think you'll be better off making up your own, with tools that are better quality, and a little easier to use.
  I'd try to get a wrench that fits every fastener you have access to, (Exterior of bike)plus enough stuff to do all common maintenance.
  (adjust chain, remove wheels, etc)
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« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2005, 05:23:15 PM »
What the others said...

Don't forget a 13 & 17 mm wrench and figure out what you need to carry to allow you to do a chain adjustment (remember you need to loosed the brake stay).

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