Great video. Very helpful. The only thing extra I’d take is a bit of plastic tubing like yours but with a little funnel. In case I need to add oil or coolant - the filling points on the scrambler are quite hard to get at. 👍
I remember in 94 motel car park changing a front master cylinder kit on a sportster. So a good balance of tools is required, but you can't fix everything.
Good morning Proffessori, what I really love about your vlogs is the memories they trigger of the places people some good and some not, some people I would ride with anywhere any distance. Others constantly in party mode who I wouldn't go around a their own housing estate with. How advanced motorcycles and riding has become since I started. The get you home tricks of which I must have a bucket full by now also the therapy I get from your article's his of great help on my road to recovery. Many thanks my friend.
Save on taking the Torx tool by changing the bolts to Allen head bolts. Save a bit of weight and size by swapping the front wheel tool for a 30mm length of 17mm hex bar from your nearest iron monger or steel fabricator. No need for spark plug spanner or feeler gauges. I mean, are you ever going to adjust the valve clearances on holiday? And it's not a 2 stroke so you'd be REALLY unlucky to have to change a spark plug.
Excellent video enjoying your channel. I agree with your choice of tools. I carry pretty much the same stuff. I’ve ditched the torch in favour of a head torch and find it easier as both my hands are free.
Instead of the puncture kit you carry, have you tried a dynatool kit instead? They're not cheap but fix a puncture in seconds. I've got 1 in the car I've bought another for my XE.
Thanks for the tip Duncan. With constant innovation, these things keep getting better and easier to use. The Dynaplug kit looks great, but I'll not be buying one until/unless my existing puncture repair kit needs replacing.
Nice video, one thing I would recommend you consider is changing the handguards out for barkbusters and fit in conjunction with the xc mirror brackets because if you do drop the bike you may snap the lever perch off leaving you stranded.
@@PuyZ06 not a bad idea that, but is there not ram mounts with threaded holes where you could just use the cap screws that hold on the mirrors? Also not sure if you understand the point I was making about the original hand guards. The triumph ones are really weak and are connected to the bracket that holds the brake and clutch lever on. So a dropped bike could result in the clutch or brake lever mount getting snapped off. The bark busters reduce the risk as they are really durable.
Excellent kit. I've ditched the idea of needing to change spark plugs on a trip. Similar theory of not carrying tire spoons and oil change tools. I haven't had a spark plug issue on my XE over 8k miles. I've also gone to 1/4 drive with one 3/8 adapter. Stainless steel zip ties in addition to the plastic ones for high heat applications.
@@SongsFromTheSaddle I agree. I haven't had to fiddle with spark plugs since the demise of the 2strokes. just change them at service time. You're not on a BMW now!
Just got the 900 2014 scrambler. So a great pointer on tools. I thought tool kit was missing. Turns out the alan key was it magical. Thanks for pointers. Ride safe. T
Very informative. I must look at putting together something similar. At the moment I carry the Triumph Breakdown Recovery card as my bike is only a few months old :-)
I have a torch in the kit. A headlamp is hands free, but my little torch is much brighter than any headlamp I own. I just hold it in my mouth if necessary
Great video. Very helpful. The only thing extra I’d take is a bit of plastic tubing like yours but with a little funnel. In case I need to add oil or coolant - the filling points on the scrambler are quite hard to get at. 👍
Thank you so much for putting this together. I now know what to throw in my tool bag for my XC without having to bend over backwards for research. 👍
Thanks for putting this together. One item that can be very handy, is metal putty, if an engine case gets damaged, Cheers.
I agree. I have added some metal putty to the kit
I remember in 94 motel car park changing a front master cylinder kit on a sportster.
So a good balance of tools is required, but you can't fix everything.
Forgot to add we were in Rapid City at that time on our first trip into Sturgis.
Good morning Proffessori, what I really love about your vlogs is the memories they trigger of the places people some good and some not, some people I would ride with anywhere any distance. Others constantly in party mode who I wouldn't go around a their own housing estate with. How advanced motorcycles and riding has become since I started. The get you home tricks of which I must have a bucket full by now also the therapy I get from your article's his of great help on my road to recovery.
Many thanks my friend.
Save on taking the Torx tool by changing the bolts to Allen head bolts. Save a bit of weight and size by swapping the front wheel tool for a 30mm length of 17mm hex bar from your nearest iron monger or steel fabricator. No need for spark plug spanner or feeler gauges. I mean, are you ever going to adjust the valve clearances on holiday? And it's not a 2 stroke so you'd be REALLY unlucky to have to change a spark plug.
Very useful, thank you
Excellent video enjoying your channel. I agree with your choice of tools. I carry pretty much the same stuff. I’ve ditched the torch in favour of a head torch and find it easier as both my hands are free.
Definitely the head torch is a game changer!
Instead of the puncture kit you carry, have you tried a dynatool kit instead? They're not cheap but fix a puncture in seconds. I've got 1 in the car I've bought another for my XE.
Thanks for the tip Duncan. With constant innovation, these things keep getting better and easier to use. The Dynaplug kit looks great, but I'll not be buying one until/unless my existing puncture repair kit needs replacing.
Awesome! Two questions: who makes that cool shorty socket wrench and who makes your windscreen?
The windscreen is Triumph. I can't remember where I bought the wrench - at a bike show probably.
I'm prepping for a big trip this summer on my scrambler. Very timely on your video as I'm compiling my kit as well. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video, one thing I would recommend you consider is changing the handguards out for barkbusters and fit in conjunction with the xc mirror brackets because if you do drop the bike you may snap the lever perch off leaving you stranded.
I plan on tapping the mirror holes for Ram Mount balls and using my Double Take mirrors for long haul trips. Thoughts?
@@PuyZ06 not a bad idea that, but is there not ram mounts with threaded holes where you could just use the cap screws that hold on the mirrors?
Also not sure if you understand the point I was making about the original hand guards. The triumph ones are really weak and are connected to the bracket that holds the brake and clutch lever on. So a dropped bike could result in the clutch or brake lever mount getting snapped off. The bark busters reduce the risk as they are really durable.
That is very good video. I actually thinking about that for my new XC. Thank you for sharing this video.
Nice vid
Excellent kit. I've ditched the idea of needing to change spark plugs on a trip. Similar theory of not carrying tire spoons and oil change tools. I haven't had a spark plug issue on my XE over 8k miles. I've also gone to 1/4 drive with one 3/8 adapter. Stainless steel zip ties in addition to the plastic ones for high heat applications.
Great tip!
@@SongsFromTheSaddle I agree. I haven't had to fiddle with spark plugs since the demise of the 2strokes. just change them at service time. You're not on a BMW now!
@@blacktiger955i Don't you need to be able to pull the plugs in case of water ingestion if you drop the bike on a water crossing?
Any updates ? Please
I'm still carrying the same kit. See other comments for suggested additions.
Such a great video, a must for anyone out for the day or on tour.
Good show mate I have a Leatherman tool that I carry daily
Just got the 900 2014 scrambler. So a great pointer on tools. I thought tool kit was missing. Turns out the alan key was it magical. Thanks for pointers. Ride safe. T
Glad it helped
Very informative. I must look at putting together something similar. At the moment I carry the Triumph Breakdown Recovery card as my bike is only a few months old :-)
Glad it was helpful!
Hi. Can you tell me where you got that Sat Nav ball mount, please? Enjoyed your videos, very useful tips. 👍👍👍
The ball mount is a standard RAM Mount product. You should be able to buy one from any RAM stockist.
@@SongsFromTheSaddle Thank you very much. I will search for that. 👍👍
Nicely done. I need to pair down my tool kit a bit, and you just saved me some time! Thank you!
Glad it helped
I would add a headlamp.
I have a torch in the kit. A headlamp is hands free, but my little torch is much brighter than any headlamp I own. I just hold it in my mouth if necessary
fuses....???
Yes, I always carry spare fuses under the seat. I do mention that in the video
great :)
Thanks!
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