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Toolkit manuals and videos page
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Welcome to Your Overlander Toolkit
First of all — thank you.
If you’re reading this, you’ve chosen the Rolling Mavericks Overlander Toolkit. That means you prefer being prepared over being dependent. I respect that.
Every toolkit I assemble is bike-specific and built around one principle: I only include tools I would personally carry on that motorcycle. No unnecessary bulk. No generic filler. Just what makes sense for real-world riding, maintenance, and roadside repairs.
In this manual, you’ll find clear explanations and practical tips for the tools in your kit.
Some sections cover universal tools — items included in every Overlander Toolkit, regardless of bike.
Other sections focus on model-specific tools — components selected specifically for your motorcycle that may need a bit more context.
My goal is simple: when something needs fixing — at home, on the trail, or halfway around the world — you know exactly why each tool is there and how to use it with confidence.
Pack light. Ride far. Stay in control.
Content
Universal tools included
Exhaust and Sidestand Spring Hook
Bike specific tools included
Universal tools included
- Bandage Scissor – The Unexpected Trail Hero
At first glance, this thing looks like it belongs in a first aid kit. And yes — you can use it for medical purposes. But that’s not why it’s in your Rolling Mavericks toolkit.
It’s one of those tools I never thought about… until the moment I needed to cut some electrical wire and all I had with me was a set of these bandage scissors.
It’s one of those tools I never thought about… until the moment I needed to cut some electrical wire and all I had with me was a set of these bandage scissors.
It’s in here because it cuts stuff that normal scissors simply won’t.
These serrations grab and chew through things surprisingly well such as:
Electrical tap, Heat shrink tubing, Fuel line (rubber hose), Inner tube (for patch prep or trimming), Cable ties (thick industrial ones), Gorilla tape, Handlebar grips, Soft plastic reservoirs or containers, Thin aluminum sheet (careful, but doable), Riding jacket sleeves (in an emergency), Base layers, Gloves, Hydration pack hoses, Paracord, Dyneema cord, Tent fabric, Velcro straps and much more
They don’t look fancy. They don’t feel premium. But that’s not the point. They work.
- Exhaust and Sidestand Spring Hook – Save Your Knuckles
Yes, you can try removing exhaust, side stand or center stand springs with pliers.
Yes, it will slip.
Yes, you will bleed.
Ask me how I know :-)
That’s why this tool exists. The hardened steel hook grabs the spring loop securely and lets you pull it into position with controlled leverage. No sudden snap that sends your hand into the frame.
On the trail, this little hook becomes surprisingly useful removing a side stand or center stand springs but also exhaust tension springs, brake drum springs and can even help seat stubborn rubber grommets
It’s a small tool with a very specific purpose — and that’s exactly why it works so well.
When a spring is under tension, you don’t want improvisation. You want control. That's why I include them.
Bike Specific tools
Honda CRF300L & Rally – Front Axle Kit
If you bought the Honda CRF300L / Rally Overlander Toolkit, you’ll find a small zippered pouch inside the bag with a warning sticker on it. Inside that pouch are two specific tools:
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A 3/8” drive 10mm socket
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The so-called “mystery” 10/14mm bit
I included this combination specifically for front axle and timing plug removal and installation. Some competitors include heavy 3/8” 10 mm and a 1/2” 14mm Hex bit sockets and a 1/2” drive adapter. This Front Axle Kit saves you 150 grams or more.
That 10mm socket is used to loosen the front axle pinch bolts.
The large 14mm side of the bit inserts into the front axle.
The 10mm side of that same bit is then driven by the included 3/8” drive 10mm socket.
Important
Use the included 3/8” drive 10mm socket ONLY for front axle work.
Your overlander Toolkit includes 1/4” sockets but do not do NOT use the smaller 1/4” drive 10mm socket with a 3/8” → 1/4” adapter on your ratchet. You will break that adapter. The torque values on the CRF front axle are too high for 1/4” tooling.
So Why Not Make Everything 3/8”?
Simple. 3/8” sockets — especially in smaller sizes like 6mm, 8mm and 10mm — have a much larger outer diameter than 1/4” sockets. On the CRF, several bolts sit recessed inside plastic body panels. A 3/8” socket often won’t physically fit.
Dual Use
The 10mm side of the 10/14mm bit can also be used to loosen the timing inspection plug in the left-side crankcase cover. That’s the plug you remove when you need to find Top Dead Centre (TDC) during valve clearance adjustments.
16mm Pro Spark Plug Tool
Modern water-cooled 4-strokes don’t leave much room around the spark plug. On bikes like the CRF300L and Rally, access is really tight and standard sockets are often too thick.
That’s why I include this thin-wall 16mm spark plug socket with a stepped swivel extension. It gives you proper access without carrying oversized tools.
You’ll find YouTube videos where people remove the tank or try to reach the plug past the radiator using long extension stacks. That means unnecessary disassembly and extra tools.
With this setup and the wobble extension, you can reach the spark plug directly — no drama, no half-bike teardown.
There are a bunch of videos on YouTube that show how to change a spark plug on a Honda CRF300L or a Honda CRF300 Rally. Those videos show very complicated methods requiring loads of ratchet extensions you need to carry with you, removal of a bunch of parts and or removing the gastank or losening the radiator.
Primary Use
Removal and installation of 16mm (5/8”) spark plugs on modern 4-stroke engines.
The thin-wall socket fits narrow plug wells.
The extension allows up to 15° of swivel for angled access — or it can be used straight when alignment allows.
Drive Options
Spark plug socket:
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3/8” driver
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19mm wrench
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19mm socket
Swivel extension:
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1/4” ratchet or driver
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1/4” extension
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Phillips screwdriver
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14mm wrench
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14mm 3/8” drive socket
Compact (75mm / 3"), versatile, and built for tight engine bays.
Important Notes
For 16mm (5/8”) spark plugs only.
Always start threads by hand and tighten to manufacturer torque specs.
Includes spark plug socket and swivel extension only.
Ruben from ThrottleWorkshop made a superb video showing a much better 5-minute spark plug change video using the proper Rolling Maverick tools. Really cool.
Husqvarna 701 and KTM 690 – “mystery” 10/14mm bit
You will have found the so-called “mystery” 10/14mm bit in your overlander toolkit.
This bit is used to remove or install the timing inspection plug in the left-side crankcase cover.
That’s the plug you remove when you need to find Top Dead Centre (TDC) during valve clearance adjustments.
It weighs a lot less than supplying you with a 1/2” 14mm Hex bit sockets and a 1/2” drive adapter like some competitors do.
