Riding DIY Multi-Tool
Posted: 02:37 pm Jan 01 2024
I don't know what you all think, but I feel like I hit a stroke of genius with this DIY multi-tool idea I came up with and I wanted to share.
On my KTM, I love that it came with a nice little T-handle tool with a bunch of socket tips. Its super convenient and I keep it in my handlebar bags when I ride for quick access, has tips for like 90% of the fasteners. The only problem is, every time I go to use it, I have to mess with all the bits and I drop them in the mud or something and I felt like I could do better. After looking online for different multi-tools, I couldn't find exactly what I wanted, so I made this multi-tool as a replacement:
Basically its a hybrid of a Harbor Freight metric allen multi tool, HF torx multi-tool, and a Husky (Home Depot) metric socket driver multi-tool. I took the three tools apart, selected the bits I wanted, put them back together using the frame from one of the HF tools, and wala! I ended up with 3/4/5/6mm allen, 6/8/10mm drivers, and T20/25+ a T45 strapped on. Now I have all the tools I want quick access to, and I can't drop and lose one! I love this thing and can't believe how simple it was to make. I already had the HF multi-tools laying around and the T45, just cost me like 12 bucks for the socket driver tool.
Harbor Freight multi-tools
Husky Multi-Tool
I'm sure other brands would work together too, the different tools just have a loop bent into them on the ends, its pretty basic. I was thinking about bending my own if I wasn't able to find the exact ones I wanted.
I wanted to share, you could make your own using a different combination to suit your bike specifically. This one suits me perfect for the KTM. If I made one for the KDX, I'd probably change some things like replace all the Torx bits with more Allen and add a 12mm socket. It fits perfect in a small bar bag.
On my KTM, I love that it came with a nice little T-handle tool with a bunch of socket tips. Its super convenient and I keep it in my handlebar bags when I ride for quick access, has tips for like 90% of the fasteners. The only problem is, every time I go to use it, I have to mess with all the bits and I drop them in the mud or something and I felt like I could do better. After looking online for different multi-tools, I couldn't find exactly what I wanted, so I made this multi-tool as a replacement:
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Harbor Freight multi-tools
Husky Multi-Tool
I'm sure other brands would work together too, the different tools just have a loop bent into them on the ends, its pretty basic. I was thinking about bending my own if I wasn't able to find the exact ones I wanted.
I wanted to share, you could make your own using a different combination to suit your bike specifically. This one suits me perfect for the KTM. If I made one for the KDX, I'd probably change some things like replace all the Torx bits with more Allen and add a 12mm socket. It fits perfect in a small bar bag.