FJR tools - rear axle nut - what ya got?

[Festus]

Adjustable wrench? That's what I carry. Weighs a little more but means I can carry less items.

Is it metric?

It is! I paid extra and got the one that covers both

[FJRoss]

Adjustable wrench? That's what I carry. Weighs a little more but means I can carry less items.

Is it metric?

It is! I paid extra and got the one that covers both

But did you get a right-handed or left-handed one?

[Powerman]

I got an ultra lightweight Asahi wrench set and a lightened adjustable.
All the cool kids want them.

[Festus]

Northern hemisphere uses right handed. If I ever get south of the equator, I’ll get the left handed one.

[raYzerman]

[CollingsBob]

I have a full set of adjustable wrenches in SAE, Metric and Whitworth ..

[wheatonFJR]

Adjustable wrench? That's what I carry. Weighs a little more but means I can carry less items.

Is it metric?

Im guessing no. It likely only adjusts to 1/16th of an inch. But you can use it in a pinch if you don't mind rounding off your 90 ft-lbs nut.




snerk.

[Panman]

Funny thing about that waterjet is there must be forty sets of Pair Plates on the east coast that Halin Ashee gave out in his day. I like being retired but as a former Tooling Guy I miss the wealth of knowledge that was at this dumb ass's disposal while working! JSNS

[bill lumberg]

I got mine in today. Cruz is good stuff. No doubt with lots of time off in November/December, I’ll succumb to more Cruz purchases.

Wrench received - fits perfectly under the seat and I can remove the nut set at 75 ft pds. Added bonus - has a 14 mm 6 point in the inside of the wrench.

I ordered a 6mm long (5") allen key and a 10/12 mm combo box wrench. Now with the OEM JIS screw driver, OEM axle allen key, and my multi-tool (pliars), I'm in better shape for a road side repair with the FJR, with everything under the seat and a minimal of weight addition (less than 1/4 pound).

Happy camper here.

[bill lumberg]

Just great….. Now we need links to THOSE tools.

Wrench received - fits perfectly under the seat and I can remove the nut set at 75 ft pds. Added bonus - has a 14 mm 6 point in the inside of the wrench.

I ordered a 6mm long (5") allen key and a 10/12 mm combo box wrench. Now with the OEM JIS screw driver, OEM axle allen key, and my multi-tool (pliars), I'm in better shape for a road side repair with the FJR, with everything under the seat and a minimal of weight addition (less than 1/4 pound).

Happy camper here.

[raYzerman]

No stop! All of us carry too much stuff...... what we need is a list of tools you've actually used on the road, how many times, and is there a dual function or lighter/smaller equivalent. Do you really need it? I have a buddy who has about 20 lbs. of tools in his right saddlebag, yet when we do anything on the road to his FJR, its my tools we use... I've tried to keep them as small and compact as I can, but admit I still have too many...... in fact, I should pare down my stuff as a little project for next week and post up.

Dual sporters/dirt riders have different requirements as they may be changing tires or breaking something out in the bush, and they want to keep it as light as possible...... just because a sport tourer can carry a lot of cargo doesn't mean we should.....

[FJRoss]

^^^^ - This!
In over 400,000 FJR kilometers, I have used a tire pressure gauge, compressor and plug kit, a can of WD-40, a 5mm Allen wrench and a multitool. I have carried (and used) a 17mm wrench for a planned oil change. I carry a bit more in the way of tools but not much - even on a long trip. Always have spare fuses but never needed them. I carry zip ties and sometimes a short roll of duct tape for emergencies.

[Powerman]

I'm guilty of too many tools. It's not like I'm out in the Sahara Desert.

[gixxerjasen]

And a lot of times, an FJR will still make it to a tool store and then the hotel.

[Hppants]

I try to be realistic. First, without parts, how much repair can you make? Second, what is likely to break that I would have the ability to diagnose and repair?

The obvious highest priority is a flat tire. Having gone through this several times, now I'm better prepared for that.

[tominca]

I'm late to the game here, but I use this $28 impact socket set from Harbor Freight. It covers the FJR axles and most car and truck lug nuts and suspension parts. https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-dri ... 69561.html

[natehawk750]

And a lot of times, an FJR will still make it to a tool store and then the hotel.

You just reminded me that I need a hatchet for my FJR.

[PJ4863]

And a lot of times, an FJR will still make it to a tool store and then the hotel.

You just reminded me that I need a hatchet for my FJR.

Now I'm really wondering what either of you fix on the FJR with a hatchet... especially in a hotel room. Remind me to start skipping those room share threads.

[gixxerjasen]

The hatchet was for camping, but the back end works well as a hammer, and together with that flat head screwdriver you can turn a castle nut. Multipurpose tools are best on a bike and creativity can be a tool as well.