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I've used and abused Teng tools for about five years now and they seem good quality at a reasonable price, Don't forget a few cable ties in the bag.

Hi. Thanks for the replies…sorry, I should have said that 300 was the budget for tools and spares. The tool kit will be for a KLR 650 with a few parts including two tyres. So might end up being more the 300. had a look at teng tools online today might go for them.

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As well as Teng, Draper's Expert range is well worth a look. Halford's professional range is also not bad on a budget if you haven't got time to seek out used stuff.

Go for 3/8" drive socket fittings. Lighter, more compact and 1/2" drive is overkill for most jobs on a bike anyway. Decent quality sets are plenty strong enough, just get one that includes a knuckle bar or sliding T-bar for heavier loads.
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Hi. Thanks for the replies…sorry, I should have said that 300 was the budget for tools and spares. The tool kit will be for a KLR 650 with a few parts including two tyres. So might end up being more the 300. had a look at teng tools online today might go for them.
The stock KLR tool kit will do quite a bit actually. Make sure you take a wrench for the front wheel axle - there is no wrench in the tool kit that fits it. I carry a 10" adjustable wrench which often comes in handy. Spare master links, tubes, tube repair kit spare bulbs, etc. All of these are a good idea. I also carry a small tire pump among other things.
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Halfords Pro tools

Afternoon all,

I've been reading through this thread with interest and there are some great tips which I'll be sure to employ!

I've been looking into tools to buy for our UK yo Oz trip. Given that the stock tool kit in my XT is pretty rubbish and mu home set is 'sparce' I was thinking of getting a decent set and then doing a strip down/rebuild of the bike and putting aside those tools used for the trip.

Halfords have currently got sales on their Advanced Pro tool kits, 3 of which I've linked below. Which, if any, would you recommend as a home kit (source for travel kit?

Halfords Advanced Pro 120 piece (RRP £189, now £100)

Halfords Advanced Pro 55 piece (RRP £109, now £49)

Halfords 95 piece Tool set (£119)
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I Have the 150piece kit (not sure if its still available but the same gear), best toolkit i have ever bought!! Used the 3/8 ratchet to undo cylinder bolts with a 2foot bar on the end.. Very good quality and tuff
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Must have is: duct tape (buy good one! not cheap). You can put the duct tape on the handles of your tools to save space. I also carry a set or two of these:

Touratech Webshop

And they proved to be very usefull to keep the back of my frame attached to the rest of the bike after it broke. Probably they don't do miracles, but they definatly worth the buck.

Other aspects have been touched here.

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I tend to keep the older bikes, for some reason Im stuck in the 80's so I try to standardise nuts and bolts so i can take minimun tools and all good quality. But you cant go past fencing wire and baling twine for tempory fixes, just ask any cocky and now keep some of each attached to the bike somewhere.
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Consider welding your wheel nut socket to one end of your tyre lever to create a kind of multi tool. Jim
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