perce Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 as I understand it Dunlop is rear tyre of choice for SSDT as they stay on rim better when flat I'd disagree with that from personal experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinell Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I'd disagree with that from personal experience. Now then Twiggy, even Dunlops have a weight limit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perce Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I'd disagree with that from personal experience. Now then Twiggy, even Dunlops have a weight limit! It fell off riding a section, do you know what it's like to attempt one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormplus Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 dont use these super thick enduro tubes as they dont work at low pressure.a mich h/d is the one to use.if you ride 6 psi and 4 psi rear put them upto 7 and 5 and you wont have any trouble.the tube you take out the front put it in your back pack and its lighter.dont put tools on your bike.you could end up loosing them.almost nobody puts stuff one the bike.always carry a spare chain tensioner pad.try and work out the minimum of tools to carry . carry spare split link and also a spare plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexmex Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Thanks for all the replies! See you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrc1 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Consider..... Water pump pliers instead of big spanner - multi use. Carry - cable ties, throttle top/wheel, ajp plunger/pin, throttle cable. Gear lever if GG Pro. Camelback Mule is good - straps to the body well, you almost don't notice it, and it's a good size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexmex Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Consider..... Water pump pliers instead of big spanner - multi use. Carry - cable ties, throttle top/wheel, ajp plunger/pin, throttle cable. Gear lever if GG Pro. Camelback Mule is good - straps to the body well, you almost don't notice it, and it's a good size. What are water pump pliers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munch Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=55505&group_ID=754&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jitsiejack Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Mex Mex - Google this or similar REP SPANNER 24mm + Tyre lever. Carry only one and use a spanner as back up lever. I always carried a throttle cable. Domino parts. 1/2 link and two splits - easy to repair chain. A white piece of rag to put parts on if you have to dismantle, eg easy to lose float bowl nut in the heather. Look for odd combo spanners from machine tool kits eg 10mm 13mm combo Fuel????????? Don't carry water unless you really need to, super warm week? - frequent fuel stops. Some one said rubber band tool into groups - works well. Remember, good bike prep is essential, thread lock the bolts you would not consider undoing in the field, if your lucky you wont touch any of the above all week. Fred.(oops, Jacks account). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexmex Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Mex Mex - Google this or similar REP SPANNER 24mm + Tyre lever. Carry only one and use a spanner as back up lever. I always carried a throttle cable. Domino parts. 1/2 link and two splits - easy to repair chain. A white piece of rag to put parts on if you have to dismantle, eg easy to lose float bowl nut in the heather. Look for odd combo spanners from machine tool kits eg 10mm 13mm combo Fuel????????? Don't carry water unless you really need to, super warm week? - frequent fuel stops. Some one said rubber band tool into groups - works well. Remember, good bike prep is essential, thread lock the bolts you would not consider undoing in the field, if your lucky you wont touch any of the above all week. Fred.(oops, Jacks account). Nice tool the combo! Problem is that I cannot get it here, and buying in USA will be too late right now. Any chance I will be able to buy it there? I saw here the same idea but from Aluminum made buy motion pro. I would buy it but they didnt have 24mm one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perce Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Mex Mex - Google this or similar REP SPANNER 24mm + Tyre lever. Carry only one and use a spanner as back up lever. Fred.(oops, Jacks account). When two of you are stood on a back wheel attempting to use 2 of these spanners to straighten a sprocket I can confirm that they bend quite easily. When used as a tyre lever they work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexmex Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 When two of you are stood on a back wheel attempting to use 2 of these spanners to straighten a sprocket I can confirm that they bend quite easily. When used as a tyre lever they work fine. I was thinking that myself afterwards, 'cos I got some similar tools few years back with my KTM (now days they do them better). So I just used some drilling, sawing and welding, joining together 24mm spanner and motion pro tire iron. The result is very strong and not too heavy. Together with a cut down 10mm Allen, it can handle the front axle easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 If it's of any interest I came to the conclusion that a lightweight universal spanner might be a good thing generally for trials riders but particularly for the SSDT I profiled a first off this morning from 3mm ally ..(laser cut titanium would be better if there was demand) anyway this one weighs 24 grammes.. fits 24 mm rear wheel, spark plug, 13 AF, 10mm hex for bit of 10mm hex..front wheel spindle, 14 AF... Dellorto float drain, 17 AF...Mikuni float drain, It fits in your pocket... for some rough pics go to https://picasaweb.google.com/102454155493315266755/RemovableStorage02?authkey=Gv1sRgCKKD89yBhcnR5AE# I have tried it on Beta and Sherco and it works for all the above but need to know if it would work on flat slide cards if they have a float bowl drain!? Time is tight to get finished saleable item for this year but any constructive thoughts /ideas to incorporate ( not beer bottle openers or nail clippers) would be usefull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyl Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 not sure what size needed but allow for somewhere to fit a std adapter bit into to take small drive sockets and screw driver bits. Becomes very universal then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 If it's of any interest I came to the conclusion that a lightweight universal spanner might be a good thing generally for trials riders but particularly for the SSDT I profiled a first off this morning from 3mm ally ..(laser cut titanium would be better if there was demand) anyway this one weighs 24 grammes.. fits 24 mm rear wheel, spark plug, 13 AF, 10mm hex for bit of 10mm hex..front wheel spindle, 14 AF... Dellorto float drain, 17 AF...Mikuni float drain, It fits in your pocket... for some rough pics go to https://picasaweb.google.com/102454155493315266755/RemovableStorage02?authkey=Gv1sRgCKKD89yBhcnR5AE# I have tried it on Beta and Sherco and it works for all the above but need to know if it would work on flat slide cards if they have a float bowl drain!? Time is tight to get finished saleable item for this year but any constructive thoughts /ideas to incorporate ( not beer bottle openers or nail clippers) would be usefull Looks a good idea but beware of the bulkiness for fitting the smaller sizes on to the bolts on the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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