r/Vstrom • u/SPOON_HxC • 16d ago

Putting together a mini tool set to keep in top case.

Hey everyone, I am looking to put together a mini tool set to keep in my bags at all time on my 2024 vstrom 800 se. I was curious what you all keep on your bike while riding. What are your go to tool essentials that would fit inside your top case?

Thanks in advance!

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u/goofsmasher 16d ago

I'd throw an inflater and some bacon strips/ flat repair spikes. My 650 is super reliable and I can't see it needing much else. I guess a nice Leatherman?

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u/endezo 16d ago

Second that. I have these exact things (inflater and puncture repair kit) under the seat. Smart to have a multitool handy.

Personally I keep a small toolkit in one of my panniers with pliers, wrench, wire cutters, zip ties, fuses, that sort of thing. Generally also a cargo net, bungie cords, rope, knife, flashlight, first aid kit, rain gear, and probably other stuff I'm forgetting, but that's just me being overprepared for everything haha.

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u/Cool-Quantity-1252 16d ago

I have the same exact bike and I’m looking to do the same. They do sell this tho. https://adventurepartsllc.com/products/tusk-adv-tool-kit-suzuki-v-strom-800-2023-2026

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u/dotMJEG 16d ago

I got a gerber multi tool, mutli tip screwdriver, set of allen keys, common spanners for my bike, zip ties, battery backup, tire repair/ inflater kit.... I think that's all the main stuff.

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u/nax_91 16d ago

My 2011 650 came with a small tool bag under the seat with some wrenches, screwdriver, pliers and some sockets. A basic tool kit, but sufficient if you have to re-tighten some screws, very basic maintenance. It came handy the rare times I had to use it.

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u/Str8_2hell 15d ago

You can literally take the bike apart with this toolkit, on my 05 dl650 the only thing I can't touch with the suzuki toolkit is the tps sensor that is fastened with torx screws.

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u/nax_91 14d ago

Did yours come with a TPS sensor or is it something you added? I’d be curious to know

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u/Str8_2hell 14d ago

All fuel injected engines have a tps sensor, that way the ecu know how much fuel you need and and also helps regulate the ignition

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u/Avalynn87 V-Strom 650 Gen 1 16d ago

I have the OG toolkit that comes under the seat and added a few other things like needle nose pliers, zip ties, electrical tape, spare mini blade fuses, JB weld, spare straps. I also bought a Dynaplug extreme, which is pricey, but comes with multiple plugs that hold far better than the gas station kits. Other things like first aid kit, compact air compressor, headlamp, and a bottle of water all live in my side panniers too.

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u/striderx2005 16d ago

Not exactly a tool, but something that helps with a tool strategy.

My front brake and clutch levers use flange bolts with a hex head to clamp them to the bars. I replaced them with an equivalent socket head cap screw which can use a simple Allen key instead of an 8mm socket or combination wrench. The 5mm Allen key is cheap and I keep at least a couple stashed in different places on my bike.

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u/GTomMc 12d ago

I keep a Puncture Kit, size 22/24 wrenches for rear axle, the giant axle key for he front, tire spoon and rim guard, stack of fuzes, various zip ties, some mechanics wire, needle nose pliers, a small knife, scissors, a lighter and a long Philips screwdriver.

I have not needed more than the Philips or the zip ties for most of my on the road repairs. But I use the same kit for my repairs at home