Archive of BMW Motorrad Club Cape (2006 - 2019)

Padlangs, I went to Makro and bought everything I need, tyre levers the works for about R600.00, all their housebrand Metrench (spelling may be off), very good stuff. I then bought some add ons I probably didn't need which brought the bill to about R800.00. I now have a very nice complete set of tools for every single bolt or tork on the bike.

After all is said and done, the packaging the Bascbones kit comes in and the focus on the GS makes it very good value for money. You won't go wrong buying a bacbones kit. Andyman Yup that's me. Standing up in the traffic on the 1150GSA.

Aha - I thought R1111 sounded a bit steep. The Backbones kit uses AmiPro, which is probably very similar to Metrench. Any chance somebody (please Neil) would take the time to supply a list of all the parts in the Backbones kit? Just so one knows where to start shopping. PS Does anybody know where one can get the "socket" for the new oil filter on the boxer engines?

Chris, Ampro is an Autozone/Midas housebrand with a lifetime warranty. I use their tools on a daily basis, and the quality is good. Autozone Hyper is one of my suppliers and I spend quite a lot with them on a monthly basis, so I get very good discounts from them. If somebody can perhaps make up a list of the tools required then I will gladly assist by getting a quote from them and then we can compare.

Hi Padlangs, The list of tools in the backbones set: Valve tool - for tube valves. Set of allen keys 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 Set of Torx T9, T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30 & T40 Flat/Ring spanners 8mm, 10mm & 13mm Plugspanner Powerbar 180mm long Extension 75mm long Set of tyre levers 5/16 socket E10 Torx socket 573-445 Torx insert 573-550 Torx insert 573-5550 Torx insert 22mm tool for Front wheel (Allen Key) The sizes is as read from the tool bits. I cannot make out all writings on the bits but I am quite sure that this is correct.

Vernon the set is 3/8 drive (power bar and all sockets). I am not sure on the size of the Plug spanner. Small and long does not reallr help. ;) Vernon would you please find out what type of price your friend would charge for this. THANKS The one item that Christo did not mention was the tire levers. This is probably more for the GS riders - touch wood.

Once we have decided on a standard set of tools, I would be a taker. I like the Idea of the 3/4" tools as they are compact and can take take almost the entire range of bits and sockets required for the bikes. I have researched some on the toolkits and think that all the torx and allen bits required come in either a 6 or 10mm hex. I would cary a 10mm socket to take the bits instead of the sets of torx and allen keys. There are also a few bolts on the bike I would change as they are singles such as the cotter bolt on the gear shift for the 1200GS. Also, the 'special' tool for front wheel removal I made by welding a nut to a spare 3/4" socket I had. Works like a dream. Padlangs, for you... http://www.bhi.co.za/bacbones.htm?sm[p1][action]=content&sm[p1][category]=209&sm[p1][persistent]=1&sm[p1][cntid]=362&&overrideincludes=popup

Gents in my experience the cheapest way would be to simply but the Bacbones kit. I did't as I had most/all when they came out, but the time taken and petrol to ride around.....buy it and save.

Vernon the site that Mike posted lists ALL the tools in the backbones kit: http://www.bhi.co.za/bacbones.htm?sm[p1][category]=209&sm[p1][persistent]=1&&PHPSESSID=ff804733cd48193aa2d8885f7a1e110c I think your contact should be able to provide all of these tools off the shelf, except the one to remove the front wheel. I like Mike's idea of just making up a socket-bolt tool for this purpose. Also it says that the plug spanner is "adapted" for the boxer motor. (?) Probably just turned down a fraction so it can fit. (?) Looking forward to "your" price Vernon - just beware, if the price is right you will have some business coming your way.

Will see what I can do, and let know soonest!!

Hi Chris, I bought my cup spanner for the oil filter from Autozone in 33 Strand Street, Bellville. I don't know if it is the same as the one for your new bike. The code for the the spanner is FED.T70402 and it cost R26.27!! It is a perfect fit for the oil filter. www.wode.co.za

Wolf does it have flat sections around the edge? I do have one of those, works a charm when servicing the car as well. :) The new 1200 boxers need almost an oversize female spline/torxs type socket.

What I did, I took a new oil filter to the shop and tried it there. I am still searching for a good alternative oil filter from a reputable manufacturer. I find the R100,- charged by BMW for the original one totally ridiculous. www.wode.co.za

I hear you and AGREE with you. Maybe we should not let BMW find out about the R360 ex VAT air filter for a Daihatsu !!!

Am in the process of putting a toolkit together, already have 70% of the tools. Will keep you updated!

Vernon - thnx for the "hello" was nice seeing you again !! We must get together more often - keep me posted on your progress on the toolkit I am very interrested in 2 sets like we discussed - if you need any help - please let me know! :-) :smile: Johan de Jager Live the BMW lifestyle !!

Thought I would revive this thread with a pic of the wheel spindle removal tool for the 1200GS/A my father in law (yep, we get on great) put together... Front wheel spindle removal tool: 22mm bolt machined and shortened to fit into a 1/4" socket and braised.

Vernon hoe gaan dit met die projek???

Chris, ons kyk na so R750 vir die kompleet kit. Ek wag nog net vir een komponent. At the front of every adventure is a BMW

Thanks Vernon I will contact you when we get back from our little trip.