Tools
Every tool our guides call for, with exact sizes. Each guide lists the ones it needs.
01Starter kit
What most owners need for routine jobs.
| tool | spec | category | used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mm Allen key | 5 mm hex (Allen) key or bit (seat bolts) | hand tool | |
| Torx T40 bit | T40 Torx bit or wrench (battery cover bolts) | hand tool | |
| Torx T50 bit | T50 Torx bit or wrench (battery bracket bolts) | hand tool |
02Diagnostic gear
For electrical faults and controller work.
| tool | spec | category | used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multimeter | Digital multimeter with DC volts and continuity | diagnostic | no guides yet |
| Votol USB programming cable | Votol EM200-2SP USB-CAN adapter: blue with a black band (others are the wrong version); 115200 baud; only H and L pins used | diagnostic | |
| Windows computer + Votol software | Windows PC (Windows 10 reported working) running Votol EM V3-40 software | diagnostic |
03Everything else
Needed for specific jobs only.
| tool | spec | category | used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical tape | PVC electrical tape, to insulate unused wires | consumable | |
| Jumper wire or paperclip | Short length of spare wire or a paperclip, for bridging two harness wires | consumable | |
| Locking pliers (Vise-Grips) | Locking pliers; work as several small wrenches or an emergency brake lever | hand tool | no guides yet |
| Tire patch kit | Motorcycle tire repair kit (check whether your tires are tubeless) | consumable | no guides yet |
| USB-A data cable (4-wire) | Any USB-A cable with 4 wires (data, not charge-only), to cut and wire to the programming cable | consumable | |
| Wire cutter or knife | Side cutters or a utility knife | hand tool | |
| Zip ties | Nylon cable ties | consumable | no guides yet |