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Hi all, does the UK BA have a tool kit secreted about it anywhere?
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Hi all, does the UK BA have a tool kit secreted about it anywhere?
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... Yeah, they all do. It's an Allen wrench. 
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Hi all, does the UK BA have a tool kit secreted about it anywhere?
That is if the dealership remembers to put it in, as mine hasn't even got the the Allen Key
Ray(UK)
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Can't speak for the TBA, but the Speedy has a 5mm allen wrench behind the ignition switch cover, used to remove the seat and tank console. (The owner's manual/maintenance warranty booklets are beneath the seat on the Speedy.)
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No, only the Speedmasters have the tool kit. I figure they knew only SM owners actually know how to use tools anyway. 
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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An allen key, is that it??
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What sort of contraption is required to loosen the back wheel for chain adjustment?
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Any other bike I owned had most tools you'd need [for basics] stashed away in a pouch somewhere. I tried wrestling the seat off earlier to see if it was located under there 
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An allen key, is that it??
Yes, that's it. One 5mm allen key, so you can get the seat off and look at the "manual" that sits in the slot under the seat. Pathetic isn't it?
I guess that's why nearly everyone has a tool-roll attached to their bike From memory mine has the following in it:
Multi-tool (adjustable spanner, screwdrivers, knife, pliers)
Spanners
Allen keys
Tape
Fuses
Bulbs
Cable Ties
Tyre inflator / sealant
Torch
Bungee straps
It'd be lovely if Triumph provided a tool kit that contained most of that, and built in somewhere to store it, but unfortunately they don't.
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the Speedy has a 5mm allen wrench behind the ignition switch cover
if i recall correctly, don't you need an allen to get the ignition cover off !!! I coulda sworn to get it off you first have to take the faux air cleaner cover off which requires an allen. If i'm right, thats pretty funny !
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Can't remember exactly what the sizes are, but it's something like a 22mm socket to loosen the back axle, and an 8mm (10mm?) spanner to adjust the chain tugs. The ignition cover pulls off without needing any tools - even Triumph aren't that daft
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I'm probably showing my complete ignorance here but mine doesnt seem to have conventional nuts, it has some sort of thing with two slots in it.
I've only had the bike since yesterday and I dont want to go blundering in till I at least half know what i'm doing.
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I guess that's why nearly everyone has a tool-roll attached to their bike From memory mine has the following in it:
Multi-tool (adjustable spanner, screwdrivers, knife, pliers)
Spanners
Allen keys
Tape
Fuses
Bulbs
Cable Ties
Tyre inflator / sealant
Torch
Bungee straps
It'd be lovely if Triumph provided a tool kit that contained most of that, and built in somewhere to store it, but unfortunately they don't.
Maybe we should make a list of what to carry, I just carry my membership for the RAC
Ray(UK)
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...doesnt seem to have conventional nuts, it has some sort of thing with two slots in it.
Can you post a photo? Mine (Speedmaster, but I don't think there's any significant difference to the BA) has conventional nuts. Can't think what the two slotted thing is.
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Tool Kit? My insurance cmes with free pan-European breakdown recovery so my 'toolkit' fit neatly into my wallet  Other than that, all you need is a piece of string and a hammer - if you can't knock it up, tie it up!!
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It was my complete ignorance. I've since discovered it was the axle nut covers. And i've even managed to get them off.
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Have breakdown cover myself [such faith] but was only planning to give the chain a tighten.
Any ideas on how to remove the pillion pad? I removed the screw at the back but it still seems caught on something underneath.
The leather panniers may look the part, but they'd be worse than useless for carting the wifes airbed to rallies.
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Any ideas on how to remove the pillion pad? I removed the screw at the back but it still seems caught on something underneath.
If it's an america, lift slightly on the rear after removing the screw and push towards to front of the bike then lift up and pull back. There is a slotted bracket on front of the pillion that slides on to the shoulder of the bolt that holds on the riders seat. It's a bit tricky till you get the hang of it.
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Cheers chy, job done.
Took her out tonight minus screen and panniers an absolute dream to ride, roll on springtime.
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Had to use car jack to pivot back wheel off the ground for tightening/greasing chain. Did I read on here that chain tightening should be done with wheel on the ground?
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Yes, adjust the chain with the bike on the ground.. that's what I've always heard.
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Rear axle nut sizes: right side; 24 mm (15/16") left side; 22mm (7/8").
2007 FJR 1300
2007 V-Strom DL1000
2007 ST 1300
2007 Scrambler
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