My current tool kit contains the following (which is basically the tool kit I use for my XR's but with specific items exchanged with those for the Tenere):

• 1/4" short ratchet (Halfords Professional)
• 1/4" T handle (approx 8 inches long)
• 1/4" extension bar (4")
• 1/4" sockets - 8/10/12/13/14mm
• 1/4" socket adapter to take screwdriver bits - one flat, one phillips no.2

This collection handles most/all of the bolts/screws on the bike. Although you'll need a 17mm socket for the oil sump plug (see below).

• combi 10/12mm spanner (only seem to need one for the chain adjusters, even though you get two in the Yamaha kit - I use my original Honda one)

•*8mm open/ring spanner (useful for adjusting my handguards etc)

• 4/5/6/8mm allen keys

• spoke key (multi size)

• 3/8" sliding socket bar (short - approx 6 inch)

• 3/8" 22mm socket for rear axle*

• 3/8" 14mm hex bit for front axle

• spark plug wrench (XR650 version is same size as the XT, and is more compact) This can also be used as an extension handle for the 3/8" socket bar. The 1/4" extension bar (above) is used as the plug spanner handle - result!

I don't actually have a 17mm sump bolt socket at the moment, but this size would have to be a 3/8" drive not a 1/4", so you'd use it with the axle bar.

• Leatherman multitool - not sure which version, I've had it for years and it has loads of bits you never really use.

• combi screwdriver (from my Honda kit - the Yamaha one is truly shocking)

• I also have a flat needle file, and a mini maglight (solitare) torch.

Bodge-it spares include: Zip ties, electrical tape, a few electrical connectors and washers etc. Plus a cable repair kit, threadlock, duct tape roll (small) and the miracle putty "quick steel" which can fix all manner of things - plastic, metal etc. and sets in just 5 minutes!

My tyre kit consists of: a spare tube (21") / compressed air inflator with 3 cartridges / small bottle of tyre lube / patch kit & glue / 3x tyre levers (mini Michelin style)*

*Motion Pro make a combined tire lever/wheel nut wrench in the following sizes 22/24/27/32mm so you could effectively do away with the 22mm socket and steel tyre levers, and get a trio of the MP aluminium ones (very light) - especially as my Hondas have 24 and 27mm rear axles... hmmmmm...

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