| Diagram | Fig. 26 — BATTERY, TOOLKIT AND AIR FILTER · ref 13 |
| Subsystem | fuel |
| Listed in parts books | 1968–1969 |
Ring spanner, Whit.
A Whitworth ring spanner listed as part of the toolkit fitted to the bike.
This is a ring spanner in Whitworth sizing, part of the toolkit fitted to the machine rather than an engine or fuel-system component despite what the subsystem tag might suggest. It shows up in the parts book under the toolkit and battery/air filter figure as well as the toolkit, pillion footrests, and licence holder figure, so it was part of the roll or pouch of tools carried on the bike.
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A ring spanner like this is meant for jobs where you want a full grip on the nut or bolt head rather than the open jaw of a standard spanner, useful in tight spots or where you don't want to risk rounding off a fastener. Whitworth thread standard fasteners were common on British bikes of this era, so a tool cut to that standard would have been a basic piece of the kit rather than anything specialized.
Our catalog record ties this part to appearances across 1968 and 1969 toolkit listings. We don't have more detail on it beyond that, so if you're trying to match it to a specific tool roll or original equipment inventory, give the shop a call and we'll confirm before you order.
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