Searching for a tool kit
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2nd Gear
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Searching for a tool kit
I'm a new Harley owner, 06 Wide Glide, was wondering if anybody had any suggestions for a tool kit to start me out so I can do my own maintanence and mods. Right now I'm getting ready to install some V&H Big Radius along with the fuelpak.
Road Captain
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RE: Searching for a tool kit
You'll need a lot more than a "tool kit" to do maintenance and install mods on your bike. You'll need a variety of sockets, torx bits, allen bits, screwdrivers, socket wrenches, torque wrenches, etc. If you don't own a good tool set, the best thing you can do is go to Sears and buy one of those 275+ piece tool sets. That's a very good starting point. From there you just buy what you need as you figure it out.
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RE: Searching for a tool kit
I agree with powercobra
but if you just want something for the road.....cruztools works well....www.cruztools.com
but if you just want something for the road.....cruztools works well....www.cruztools.com
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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RE: Searching for a tool kit
Good advice Sears Craftsman are great. They have some great sets, wait for the sale on the set you want. They have a tool kit for Harleys for $99
Cruz tools: http://www.cruztools.com/toolkits.html
Cruz tools: http://www.cruztools.com/toolkits.html
Grand HDF Member
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RE: Searching for a tool kit
Windzone also has a good set of "basic" maintenance tools that can be carried on your bike for under $80.00. Craftsman through Sears is an excellent choice for good all around quality tools and a near perfect replacement warranty. I just bought my third roll around chest from Sears, on sale, $99.00, a 3-piece unit to contain all of the various bits and pieces of Craftsman tools I've collected in nearly 30 years. Best of all, when you break that large screwdriver trying to make it a prybar (and you will), just take it back and no questions asked, its replaced.
Christ, they're selling Craftsman screwdriver sets at K-Mart here in NY now, so much for the great merger that was.
Christ, they're selling Craftsman screwdriver sets at K-Mart here in NY now, so much for the great merger that was.
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RE: Searching for a tool kit
Thanks for all the suggestions. I am definitely trying to stock my garage with some tools and will put a kit together for the road as well. Luckily Sears is having a sale this weekend.
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RE: Searching for a tool kit
For the garage get a set of end wrenches 3/8" to 3/4" and a set 3/8' and 1/4" sockets, a set of Allen wrenches, a set of Torx wrenches, some pliers, screw drivers, cresents in 6 and 8", a 1/2" torque wrench in Ft. Lbs, and a 3/8" torque wrench in inch lbs. You also need a 10mm 12 point socket and a 10mm 12 point wrench for the brake calipers and the battery terminals.
You will need a lift, a belt tension gauge, and an oil filter wrench that will properly fit the HD filter and clear the stator wire coming out of the case.
As far as a tool kit for the bike, just figure out what size wrenches, sockets, torx and allens are specific to your bike and go get them from the local pawn shop for about .10 on the dollar, then have your local leather shop make a roll bag for them.
Regards,
Bill
You will need a lift, a belt tension gauge, and an oil filter wrench that will properly fit the HD filter and clear the stator wire coming out of the case.
As far as a tool kit for the bike, just figure out what size wrenches, sockets, torx and allens are specific to your bike and go get them from the local pawn shop for about .10 on the dollar, then have your local leather shop make a roll bag for them.
Regards,
Bill
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