How to build your own motorcycle toolkit

In this video I am going to show you how you can build or expand your tool kit for you bike.
I am going to show you what is included on my kit and show you some tricks that might make it easier for you to start building your own.

[@lauraiss1027]

I'm new to motorcycles and mechanic works, so I wanted this video so bad because I do not have my household tools (very few items) that I can match with bike bolts and screws and then buy duplicate to take with me on travels. Most of this stuff I will be buying for the first time. Thank you!

[@44degreesmotorcycleadventures]

Welcome. All the best!

[@lauraiss1027]

Hi, Adrian! Thank you for this video, was waiting for it, since I have to build this same set. If someone wants to make similar set, I made a list of items mentioned here:
Gloves
Headlamp
Multitool
Knife
Bit handle screwdriver
Bits (Philips, Flat, hexes)
7 to 10 sockets
3 common sice L keys (black ones)
Open wrenches 19 to 15, 11 - 10 and 7 - 6
Adjustable wrench, size up to 25 for wheels
Closed (circular) wrenches 9-10, 14-17, 16-17
Set of pipe wrenches
Cable ties
Fuses
Sparkplugs
Ductape and Electric tape (why both though?)
Superglue
Liquid soap to remove tires
Tire irons (two)
Disk lock
Tube sealant liquid
Tube for front tire, since in emergency it can be fitted on the back
Tire pump
High visibility jacket

[@44degreesmotorcycleadventures]

Good man! The shop list is a good idea.

[@lauraiss1027]

​@@44degreesmotorcycleadventures Do you follow torque suggestions mentioned in manual or just tighten bolts according to the feeling? I've replaced chain on my TA, but tightened rear wheel to tightness that felt appropriate, since I have no torque wrench and it seems fine. Of course for engine modules torque wrench is a must, but for plugs, rear wheel, handle bar etc, I feel like it's just takes using common sense and tighten according to forces and materials involved.

[@44degreesmotorcycleadventures]

@@lauraiss1027 I use I torque wrench. But if I am in the road I do by hand. Things like axel bolt and other non engine related ones can be done by hand. You could practice with a torque wrench if you had one but since you don't have go with you gut feeling. If you are buying one in the future make sure that you get one that can go from lower to the highest torque setting for the bike. Good luck!

[@Regge5]

Hello, Thanks for all your videos. There isn't muc transalp 700 videos around. I have a question (I know i'm a dummy, i'm learning as i go): How do i adjust preload of my rear suspension? I want to ride with a buddy on the back soon, and like to adjust it a litle harder.

[@44degreesmotorcycleadventures]

Hey welcome! Like you, we are all learning everyday. On the Transalp 700 is quite simple. On the back left side of the bike near the pillon passager there is a small hole, get yourself a long Phillips screw drive and you can adjust the preload by rotating the screw which is located in the shock. Also is a good idea, if you are carrying a pillon and language to increase the tyre pressure. Normal pressure is 29 psi passager and language 40psi. Good luck, all the best. I will try to post an image here.

[@Ruslan_87.]

Hi, Adrian. I live in Kazakhstan and there is no way to buy spare parts here. Can you help me with sites where you buy parts for Transalp 700. Thank you.

[@44degreesmotorcycleadventures]

Hello there. Here in Ireland is quite difficult to find parts for Transalp. England was our best option but after briexit is not worth any more to get parts from UK. eBay is your best option. Makina in Greece and carpimoto in Italy is also a good option.
I basically do a search on the net for the part I want and compare prices.
If eBay in Ireland does not have the part I want I try eBay in other EU country.
Hope this can help you get started.
All the best

[@Ruslan_87.]

Тhank you. With regards.