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New tools
Hey guys getting ready to do the big build and looking to get a new tool set. Was wondering what the MUST have tools to complete this is so Im not out buying worthless crap. Things to be done are handlebar swap, lowering kit, jockey shift and some other smaller stuff. Thanks for the info
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This is some of the stuff I bought while building my bike this winter. It was a pain to have to run out and grab something in the middle of a project but I ended up doing it for almost every new project.
Good Torx bits: I bought wrenches and bits. The wrenches came in handy for doing the hand controls and some other smaller stuff. I wore out the T-25 and T-27 wrench. The sockets came in when I needed to torque something or for tighter bolts.
12mm Allen Key: if your going to tear into the forks you need this to take the stove pipe bolts out of the lowers.
Pic Set: I used bought a 4 piece set from autozone. They're made by greatneck and I have used them for taking apart connectors and fishing wires out of tight spots. I also used them to remove Loctite from bolts before I had a wire wheel for my drill.
Service Manual: I don't know how they hell I did any modifications before I bought mine. It is easy to use and invaluable for everything.
Big *** Sockets or Big Cresent Wrench: You will need these if you plan on tearing down the front end. I used a 2" cresent but had to run to my stealer to have some stuff torqued down since I didn't have the sockets. I had trouble finding big (over 1 1/2") sockets in 1/2" drive at my local sears, but other have had luck.
I'm sure I left some stuff out. Hopefully some others will chime in with some other stuff.
Good Torx bits: I bought wrenches and bits. The wrenches came in handy for doing the hand controls and some other smaller stuff. I wore out the T-25 and T-27 wrench. The sockets came in when I needed to torque something or for tighter bolts.
12mm Allen Key: if your going to tear into the forks you need this to take the stove pipe bolts out of the lowers.
Pic Set: I used bought a 4 piece set from autozone. They're made by greatneck and I have used them for taking apart connectors and fishing wires out of tight spots. I also used them to remove Loctite from bolts before I had a wire wheel for my drill.
Service Manual: I don't know how they hell I did any modifications before I bought mine. It is easy to use and invaluable for everything.
Big *** Sockets or Big Cresent Wrench: You will need these if you plan on tearing down the front end. I used a 2" cresent but had to run to my stealer to have some stuff torqued down since I didn't have the sockets. I had trouble finding big (over 1 1/2") sockets in 1/2" drive at my local sears, but other have had luck.
I'm sure I left some stuff out. Hopefully some others will chime in with some other stuff.
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