As above - I wouldn't bother with the standard tool kit. Everything is made of cheese and most of what you'll need either isn't there, doesn't fit or will bu99er up your fasteners!
Make your own up. Best way to work out what you need is to perform each job on the bike (removing wheels, oil, filter, plug, plastics, tank, brake pads, change tyres etc.) making a note of what you use, then put together a kit with those items in it. Add some gear to deal with electrical repairs, chain repair and a good stash of cable ties and you'll be pretty much sorted.
When you next work on the bike try and use what you've put in your customised toolkit on the bike (rather than rely on what's in the garage/shed) so you get used to what you've got at hand on your travels; you'll also find out if you've got anything missing.
The only thing that came with the bike in my toolkit is the plug box spanner, and even that's been cut down to make it fit!
Last edited by Pleiades; 27-07-13 at 16:43.
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