What comes in the OEM Tool Kit? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

piersol · 06-19-2008, 11:52 AM

I don't believe I received a complete toolkit on my M50 that I picked up yesterday. Can somebody tell me item for item what is supposed to be in there? I know for sure that my shock tool is missing.

diamond_jim · 06-19-2008, 11:57 AM

I don't remember everything but 2 or three things that seems to be missing in some are:

1. Spanner wrench to adjust the rear shock preload.
2. Spark plug socket/wrench.
3. A socket that looks like a smaller version of the spark plug wrench.

There's also wrenches in 17mm, 14mm, 12mm, 10mm, 8mm, some multi-tools and a bunch of allen wrenches. That's what came in my '05 M50 toolkit.

Copronymous · 06-19-2008, 12:01 PM

Shock tool isn't included in the 2008 tool kit, IIRC.

AloRaptor · 06-19-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Copronymous

Shock tool isn't included in the 2008 tool kit, IIRC.

Sparkplug wrench isn't either

07M50Limited · 06-19-2008, 12:06 PM

My kit with the 07 came with 2 allen wrenches, 2 open end wrendhes, plires and screw driver...I call Suzuki USA...and they said thats all they include now....I told her to look at manual and under removing spark plug it said to use tool in kit, they sent me one, and a note, saying was a misprint in manual, and they would fix it, so thats all you will get now. My manual does give a part number to buy shock tool.

diamond_jim · 06-19-2008, 01:45 PM

This is what came with my '05 M50.

The spanner wrench and spark plug wrench are a must. However, mine was put up somewhere for about 2 years and I just found the kit only a few weeks ago. So you can do what you need without the toolkit but the spanner and plug wrench make life so much easier.

NCxM50 · 06-19-2008, 02:17 PM

The kit with my 06 included almost the exact same stuff pictured in Jims pic. Difference is I got 3 open ended wrenches in my kit, and I didn't get the piece pictured on the far right that has what looks like 9 different nut sizes in it.
Seems pretty cheesy to me that they'd stop including the spanner for the suspension. Of all the items in the kit, thats the one piece that can't be picked up with a simple trip to sears/ace/etc. Especially since the extension bar for it is a separate and necessary piece. Without it, I was unable to get enough of my hand on the spanner to stiffen the suspension. Once I realized what the piece was, I was able to make the adjustment in seconds. They probably even sell them individually...

diamond_jim · 06-19-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NCxM50

The kit with my 06 included almost the exact same stuff pictured in Jims pic. Difference is I got 3 open ended wrenches in my kit, and I didn't get the piece pictured on the far right that has what looks like 9 different nut sizes in it.
Seems pretty cheesy to me that they'd stop including the spanner for the suspension. Of all the items in the kit, thats the one piece that can't be picked up with a simple trip to sears/ace/etc. Especially since the extension bar for it is a separate and necessary piece. Without it, I was unable to get enough of my hand on the spanner to stiffen the suspension. Once I realized what the piece was, I was able to make the adjustment in seconds. They probably even sell them individually...

I think I'm missing one opened end wrench thats laying around somewhere in the garage. Pictured is the 17/14mm and the 12/10mm.

Do the dealers keep the spanners to sell them later? Anyone bought one from a dealer?

07M50Limited · 06-19-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamond_jim

I think I'm missing one opened end wrench thats laying around somewhere in the garage. Pictured is the 17/14mm and the 12/10mm.

Do the dealers keep the spanners to sell them later? Anyone bought one from a dealer?

I didn't buy one, but my book has the part number in it, and says buy at your dealer. Looks like they forgot to change the spark plug tool to say that...or they woundnt of sent me one, Im sure it will be updated soon, from the letter they sent me.

cyclesinct · 06-19-2008, 02:54 PM

What's the hook looking one for?

05HDRAM · 06-19-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cyclesinct

What's the hook looking one for?

Adjusting the rear shock.

piersol · 06-19-2008, 03:27 PM

Cool, thanks guys, especially for the photo. I'm going to give my dealer a call now that I am armed with information!

sarjent · 06-19-2008, 09:03 PM

heh where is the toolkit on the bike? I havent found it yet lol

womper · 06-19-2008, 09:10 PM

MANUAL... it's not a story about a mexican boy...

Rumrunner · 06-19-2008, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sarjent

heh where is the toolkit on the bike? I havent found it yet lol

Mies an 07...its under the lock case on the left side. Open the case....careful...and pop the flat black cover off...

jwm50 · 06-19-2008, 11:52 PM

I have an 08 as well and it's hard to believe Suzuki couldn't spring (no pun intended) for the shock adjusting tool and the spark plug wrench. Probably cost them pennies on the dollar for those few tools they are not including...

I went to adjust my shock and was like

Anyway, I had some extra tools from other bikes, but that sucks if you end up having to buy the shock adjusting wrench...

falcon · 06-20-2008, 05:29 AM

I didn''t get the shock adjusting tool in the 07 kit, when I asked was told it didn't come with one. (hmm hate being old) in the old days we used to have to replace the tools anyway because they were only pressed steel and bent when used same with the allen keys. So I have been customising the M50 tool kit as I find which tools I need the most.(I still have the spanners from my 74 Yamaha 360 I bought new and they have never been used)

05HDRAM · 06-20-2008, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by womper

MANUAL... it's not a story about a mexican boy...

geeker · 06-25-2008, 04:52 PM

ok last night when I got home I figured I would take a look to see what tool kit came with my 2007 M50 LE ...
and now that I'm looking at DJ's tool kit I'm a little shocked to say the least ...
I only have 6 of the 16 pieces from the original kit that DJ has.

Looks like my freakenpeepsHip[t]s took the majority of my kit!

can you say Wha Wha Wha!

Pinhead78 · 06-25-2008, 05:18 PM

Now I have to go home and count the number of pieces......

06-19-2008, 11:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
piersol Newbie Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 - Black Posts: 11	What comes in the OEM Tool Kit? I don't believe I received a complete toolkit on my M50 that I picked up yesterday. Can somebody tell me item for item what is supposed to be in there? I know for sure that my shock tool is missing.

06-19-2008, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	I don't remember everything but 2 or three things that seems to be missing in some are: 1. Spanner wrench to adjust the rear shock preload. 2. Spark plug socket/wrench. 3. A socket that looks like a smaller version of the spark plug wrench. There's also wrenches in 17mm, 14mm, 12mm, 10mm, 8mm, some multi-tools and a bunch of allen wrenches. That's what came in my '05 M50 toolkit. __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike

06-19-2008, 12:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Copronymous Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 457	Shock tool isn't included in the 2008 tool kit, IIRC. __________________ "He's down there right now, looking up at us." M50 Service Manual \|\| He was here just a minute ago. \|\| Don't click here (and especially HERE)

06-19-2008, 01:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	This is what came with my '05 M50. The spanner wrench and spark plug wrench are a must. However, mine was put up somewhere for about 2 years and I just found the kit only a few weeks ago. So you can do what you need without the toolkit but the spanner and plug wrench make life so much easier. __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike Last edited by diamond_jim; 06-19-2008 at 01:56 PM.

06-19-2008, 02:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
cyclesinct Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Connecticut Posts: 707	What's the hook looking one for? __________________ '05 M50 black MAPAM backrest Corbin dual tour Highwayman Jumbo Straight Bags Johns Kit forward controls Debaffled exhaust

06-19-2008, 12:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
07M50Limited Clutch Cadet Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 limited Location: Monroe N.C. Posts: 913	My kit with the 07 came with 2 allen wrenches, 2 open end wrendhes, plires and screw driver...I call Suzuki USA...and they said thats all they include now....I told her to look at manual and under removing spark plug it said to use tool in kit, they sent me one, and a note, saying was a misprint in manual, and they would fix it, so thats all you will get now. My manual does give a part number to buy shock tool.

06-19-2008, 02:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
NCxM50 Clunked into first gear Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: Silver '06 M50 Location: NE NC Posts: 229	The kit with my 06 included almost the exact same stuff pictured in Jims pic. Difference is I got 3 open ended wrenches in my kit, and I didn't get the piece pictured on the far right that has what looks like 9 different nut sizes in it. Seems pretty cheesy to me that they'd stop including the spanner for the suspension. Of all the items in the kit, thats the one piece that can't be picked up with a simple trip to sears/ace/etc. Especially since the extension bar for it is a separate and necessary piece. Without it, I was unable to get enough of my hand on the spanner to stiffen the suspension. Once I realized what the piece was, I was able to make the adjustment in seconds. They probably even sell them individually...

06-19-2008, 03:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
piersol Newbie Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 - Black Posts: 11	Cool, thanks guys, especially for the photo. I'm going to give my dealer a call now that I am armed with information!

06-19-2008, 09:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
sarjent In Training Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 - Black and Gold Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 129	heh where is the toolkit on the bike? I havent found it yet lol

06-19-2008, 11:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
jwm50 Seat Tester Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 Posts: 63	I have an 08 as well and it's hard to believe Suzuki couldn't spring (no pun intended) for the shock adjusting tool and the spark plug wrench. Probably cost them pennies on the dollar for those few tools they are not including... I went to adjust my shock and was like Anyway, I had some extra tools from other bikes, but that sucks if you end up having to buy the shock adjusting wrench...

06-20-2008, 05:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
falcon In Training Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: 07 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 136	I didn''t get the shock adjusting tool in the 07 kit, when I asked was told it didn't come with one. (hmm hate being old) in the old days we used to have to replace the tools anyway because they were only pressed steel and bent when used same with the allen keys. So I have been customising the M50 tool kit as I find which tools I need the most.(I still have the spanners from my 74 Yamaha 360 I bought new and they have never been used) __________________ Growing OLD is Mandatory, Growing UP is Optional I'm the most responsible person around......anything goes wrong I'm responsible.

06-25-2008, 04:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
geeker Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 LE Grey Location: North of Toronto Posts: 215	ok last night when I got home I figured I would take a look to see what tool kit came with my 2007 M50 LE ... and now that I'm looking at DJ's tool kit I'm a little shocked to say the least ... I only have 6 of the 16 pieces from the original kit that DJ has. Looks like my freakenpeepsHip[t]s took the majority of my kit! can you say Wha Wha Wha! __________________ 2007 M50 LE ~ anthony M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links ~ posted by DJ ~

06-25-2008, 05:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
Pinhead78 In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Independence, OH Posts: 123	Now I have to go home and count the number of pieces...... __________________

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