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togo

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Multitools / tool kit
« on: September 03, 2018, 01:43:20 AM »

Most multi-tools don't have the 10-mm allen required to remove the swingarms required for the most important on-the-road maintenance, changing a drive belt.

These do:

https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/mini-tools/340-mini-20-pro

https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/mini-tools/172-alien--ii

What multitools have you adopted, or do you just carry full size sockets or allen wrenches?
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Re: Multitools / tool kit
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2018, 03:41:11 AM »

You won't be able to loosen the swing arm with those multitools. Not enough lever for the 102Nm and perhaps not even enough depth to avoid scratching the frame. Last time I had to replace the belt on the road I borrowed the tools from a local mechanic.
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Re: Multitools / tool kit
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2018, 04:27:22 AM »

Do not use a mini tool on those 10mm hex key bolts.

I have broken a tool doing that (thankfully not a nice one). It requires more torque than you can responsibly apply to a small tool.
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Re: Multitools / tool kit
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2018, 04:18:46 PM »

Yes I'm looking for a larger, heavier duty multitool obviously. 
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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2018, 10:05:31 AM »

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Re: Multitools / tool kit
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2018, 03:51:03 PM »

A ¼” socket drive is not sufficient for this application. A ⅜” drive works.
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