'98 V11 EV -no tool kit

[jetmechmarty]

My new to me machine has an empty tool tray.  Since this is my first Moto Guzzi, I'm unfamiliar with what the essentials are.  I always pack a bunch of tools when I travel, but I'd like to have a kit in the tray.  I found this one for that is inexpensive.

Included items:
13mm x 15mm wrench
10mm x 12 mm wrench
2-in-1 spark plug socket - 5/8 in. (16mm) x 18mm
Spark plug socket lever
10-50 PSI, kPa and Bar scale tire pressure gauge
5.5 (140mm) slip-joint pliers
5-in-1 screwdriver w/2 phillips, 2 slotted and 1/4 in. nut driver
8mm nut driver bit
T20 x T25 star bit
T27 x T30 star bit
3mm hex wrench
4mm hex wrench
5mm hex wrench
6mm hex wrench
Reinforced polyester zip-up pouch

Our SPEEDKIT provides unprecedented capability in an ultra-compact 7" x 2" x 2" pouch.

Comments?

I also checked out the following recommendations, but I don't think it fits in the tray.
https://youtu.be/zsLPIMr6MWc

[Rich A]

One thing you might want to add is a wrench for the front axle nut. Alternatively, you could replace the oem nut with a more standard one. Some vise grips and a small adjustable wrench also could some in handy.

Rich A

[jetmechmarty]

I got two wrenches with the bike.  One is for the axle nut.

[Wayne Orwig]

2-in-1 spark plug socket - 5/8 in. (16mm) x 18mm

Is that the right size?
Don't recall off the top of my head.

[azguzzirep]

One thing you might want to add is a wrench for the front axle nut. Alternatively, you could replace the oem nut with a more standard one. Some vise grips and a small adjustable wrench also could some in handy.

Rich A

What's up with front axle nut?

Tom

[LowRyter]

yeah, replace the front axle nut.   Or get one of those "notch" tools.

[jetmechmarty]

[ejs]

Sparkplug need a 21mm socket 

[Tom]

Replace front axle nut and find a an adjustable wrench that fits the axle nuts.

[azguzzirep]

I just checked and my EV has the wonky axle nut
 I also got no tool kit with my bike.

Lousy thing is I was just at my Guzzi dealership yesterday getting a new battery. I could have asked if he had a tool he could give me.

Tom

[Chuck in Indiana]

I just checked and my EV has the wonky axle nut
 I also got no tool kit with my bike.

Lousy thing is I was just at my Guzzi dealership yesterday getting a new battery. I could have asked if he had a tool he could give me.

Tom

Uhhhh, probably not. It's pretty expensive. 

[azguzzirep]

Oh. My bro in law has a twin to mine he bought new.
I can use his nut wrench to remove the original.

Can I replace it with an axle nut from an older Guzzi?

[Wayne Orwig]

Oh. My bro in law has a twin to mine he bought new.
I can use his nut wrench to remove the original.

Can I replace it with an axle nut from an older Guzzi?

Probably not. Most of those were a different diameter.

When I did the one on my Centauro, Moto International stocked a replacement 'normal' nut. A hammer and drift removed the goofy nut.

[PeteS]

First time I took the front wheel off my EV I vise gripped it off, measured the thread and went to my local Honda dealer a mile down the road and got a proper hex nut. It was so long ago I forgot it came with that weird piece.

Pete

[jetmechmarty]

front axle and spark plug.  off to a good start.  but buy good tools.  at least home depot or lowes store brand.   figure out the size and types of tools you would mostly likely need to use while on the road.  i believe my favorite is the 5mm hex.  but i cant say why.

Yes.  The reason for my question is that I'm mostly unfamiliar with what I need.  MG is still very new to me.  I already figured out that lots of stuff comes off with the 5 mm key.

[Howard R]

One thing I have done is try to do "routine" maintenance such as fluid change, replacing a burned out tail light or turn signal bulb, wheel removal for new tires, etc. using only the tool kit on the bike, then make note of anything else that comes out of the shop tool box and add that to the bike kit.  Since you're starting from zero, just keep the tools you use in a pile beside the bike and when the job is finished make a list.  I always add vise grips and a small adjustable wrench (for holding a 10 mm nut while using the 10 mm wrench on the bolt) as well.  And add a tire plug kit and maybe a small 12V air pump, at least for longer trips.

Howard