GordonB Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I am fully equipped for 1100/1150 maintenance; Now that I have a 1200 I see I need a good set of T-Handle Torx to replace my allens. What else? Spark plug wrench?, Spark wire puller? Special tools for rear wheel removal? Suggestions from the hex pro's? Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Get a coil puller for the coils. The plastic thingy muh jigger doumy whatsit is pretty worthless. There are aftermarket metal ones available. No special tools needed for the rear wheel. Just a T50. You have ecerything you need if you have been doing your maintenance up to this point. Link to comment
10ovr Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Your going to need a oil filter tool to fit the filter!!! Link to comment
tgrrdr Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Special tools for rear wheel removal? the front wheel requires a special tool (at least one I didn't have). BMW sells one, as do several aftermarket companies - not specific to the RT - and I've read that some people have adapted other tools to do the job. Link to comment
drzep Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 1. Cell Phone 2. Credit Card How about roadside? Link to comment
gasser Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 A cheap spark plug socket 13/16 slips into the front axle hole nicely. I had to trim a little chrome off the hex end to make it work but it is perfect. I insert a 3/8 extension into it and it is like the socket was made for this 22 mm application. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Some have asked for a complete list of my tools in the kit I have displayed online a few times, so here it is This is the bare minimum kit you should have. It is marked by asterisks on the list! Here it is in the pouches. This is what it looks like rolled up. Here is what I carry, it represents everything on my list. I have some tools not specific to the R1200GS so that I can help anyone else if they need it. And here it is in my Jesse bag. As you can see it takes up about 1/3rd of the bag, and fits in nicely! Here is the complete list of the tools I carry! Tool list for the R1200GS Full Kit: § Vice Grips 8” § 4-way combination screwdriver * § 3” needle nose pliers * § 3” side cutters * § 10mm combination wrench § 13mm combination wrench § 2 tire spoons 9” § Set of metric feeler gauges § .006” (.152mm) and .012” (.305mm) feeler gauges * § Locking knife with 4” serrated blade § Flashlight (extra batteries) § Motolight lens removal tool § 8*, 9, 10*, 11*, 12*, 13*, 14, 15, 16, 17mm open end wrench set § Torx wrench set T8, 10, 15, 20*, 25*, 27*, 30*, 40*, 45*, 50*, 55* socket set § Allen wrench set 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 10mm, sockets, StandardAllen wrenches 2.5mm, 3mm*, 4mm*, 5mm*, 6mm*, 8mm*, 10mm § 3/8” drive ratchet * § ¼” ratchet * § Extensions 3/8” 3” and 6” *, ¼” 2.5” and 6” extensions § Sockets 7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 10mm deep, 13mm, 14mm, 17mm, spark plug socket *, 22mm front wheel socket/Allen * § Dental Pic set § Spark Plug gap tool § Oil filter wrench § Tire pressure gauge * § Spark plug wire remover § Leatherman § Tire plug kit (string) * § Compressor * § Extending mirror § Small standard screwdriver § Oil Cap tool * Supplies: § Spare fuel hose clamps § Spare fuel hose splice § Assorted nuts and bolts § Assorted wire and connectors § Digital volt/ohm meter § Zip ties assorted § Electrical wire assorted sizes and lengths § Fuses § Lighter § Electrical tape § Stainless safety wire § Duct tape * Indicates minimum tools for small kit Jim Link to comment
billp Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I am working on a valve adjustment now. The wire puller will not even fit on the coil. POS! I just ordered on from Marc Parnes. Now I wait for the correct tool to do the job. But what about the POS that I ordered from BMW, it was on the parts list on line. I found it in the back section. It is not even close. WTF! Link to comment
markgoodrich Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I'd think the answer to this question would be obvious to a blind man: always ride with Von Baden. Link to comment
loujack Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 ... And here it is in my Jesse bag. As you can see it takes up about 1/3rd of the bag, and fits in nicely!Here is the complete list of the tools I carry! Jim: Instead of assembling all of that I've decided that I will just start riding with you at all times. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 ... And here it is in my Jesse bag. As you can see it takes up about 1/3rd of the bag, and fits in nicely!Here is the complete list of the tools I carry! Jim: Instead of assembling all of that I've decided that I will just start riding with you at all times. Cool, I have a groopie! Jim Link to comment
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