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Cruiser
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From: S.E. Michigan
Greetings, hope this is the right sub-forum for this.
I am looking for a recommended tool set. Thing is that I am not looking to be a master mechanic but want something a little more substantial than just taking off and putting on license plates.
Any good "a bit better than starter" sets that are recommended ?
BTW I have a 2014 Ultra Limited.
I am looking for a recommended tool set. Thing is that I am not looking to be a master mechanic but want something a little more substantial than just taking off and putting on license plates.
Any good "a bit better than starter" sets that are recommended ?
BTW I have a 2014 Ultra Limited.
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Tourer
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From: New Mexico
I have not seen a set comprehensive enough to consider buying as a "set".
Some may disagree, but the tools at harbor freight aren't bad for occasional wrenching. Do you plan on doing your own maintenance and upgrades? Are you adding to a tool kit you've already started?
I had a decent set of snap-on tools, but they're 19 years old...added most of the following by going to Harbor Freight and sales at Sears.
Torx 1/4" drive set
Torx extended set
SAE Hex drivers in 3/8 and 1/4" long/short set
SAE Hex ball hex drivers (I think they were 3/8" drive)
SAE 1/4" drive sockets (Medium depth)
SAE 3/8" drive socket set (standard depth)
Inch pound torque wrench
Foot pound torque wrench (Needed one that went past 80ft/lbs)
Some may disagree, but the tools at harbor freight aren't bad for occasional wrenching. Do you plan on doing your own maintenance and upgrades? Are you adding to a tool kit you've already started?
I had a decent set of snap-on tools, but they're 19 years old...added most of the following by going to Harbor Freight and sales at Sears.
Torx 1/4" drive set
Torx extended set
SAE Hex drivers in 3/8 and 1/4" long/short set
SAE Hex ball hex drivers (I think they were 3/8" drive)
SAE 1/4" drive sockets (Medium depth)
SAE 3/8" drive socket set (standard depth)
Inch pound torque wrench
Foot pound torque wrench (Needed one that went past 80ft/lbs)
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Cruiser
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I wouldn't be taking the engine apart (well I could but no way could I put it back together).
Mostly accessible tooling like handlebars, wind shield, seats, lights, luggage, highway pegs etc.
Mostly accessible tooling like handlebars, wind shield, seats, lights, luggage, highway pegs etc.
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Without spending a boatload of money, nor buying a load of crap - get a set from Sears, decent quality for not a lot of money. Either get a set with torx sockets or add a set and make sure it includes T27.
Road Warrior
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I also agree on just grabbing a set from Craftsman when they are on sale. No set will be "complete", but you'll have just about everything you need to get a good start. Over time you can add things that you come across that you need. I have a few torx with screwdriver handles that cover just about everything on the fairing (T27). For those tools I'm only going to use a few times I try to get them from somewhere like Harbor Freight. I also picked up a cheap set of T-handle allen wrenches from them that have come in very handy.
Road Captain
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I have a decent set of tools but I do need to get a 3/8 torque wrench. Everyone recommends SnapOn but the single wrench is priced around $280. And what about the different types? Click vs beam?
Amazon has Tekon & Neiko for ~$30 and a park beam for ~$50
Any other recommendations? I started looking at craftsman but don't think sears is going to be around for long.
Amazon has Tekon & Neiko for ~$30 and a park beam for ~$50
Any other recommendations? I started looking at craftsman but don't think sears is going to be around for long.
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From: Blaine, WA
I have a decent set of tools but I do need to get a 3/8 torque wrench. Everyone recommends SnapOn but the single wrench is priced around $280. And what about the different types? Click vs beam?
Amazon has Tekon & Neiko for ~$30 and a park beam for ~$50
Any other recommendations? I started looking at craftsman but don't think sears is going to be around for long.
Amazon has Tekon & Neiko for ~$30 and a park beam for ~$50
Any other recommendations? I started looking at craftsman but don't think sears is going to be around for long.
Bought a Snap-On click type 5-75lbs/ft TW back in 1986 - take care of it and its the last one you'll ever buy......in that range anyway which will cover most things you need to do. I've also got a 1/4" drive 40-200 inch-pound and a 1/2" 50-250 lbs/ft.
That said if I were to spend less $$ on one - Sears, non electronic, click type - unlikely to have an issue so it won't matter if they are still around or not plus you won't be out much in such a case.
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Tourer
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I would also recommend Sears for tools. They have some nice "tool sets" in a plastic case for less than $150.00. Even if Sears folds, I doubt it would include the Craftsman line. (They would surely be bought up by someone). Does anyone know someone who doesn't have at least 1 Sears tool or appliance?
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