Here's a thread topic I haven't seen as yet -

I really enjoy working on my bike but hate getting into something and realizing I need a specialty tool. The front of my manual shows a bunch of different tools, but knowing which are really needed or worth the investment is hard. So, to all of you that do your own wrendching, what specialty tools would you recommend I purchase - please put in priority order as best as you can. I already have a decent set of the the basics, so I am really looking for advice on the specialty ones.

 

A clutch remover tool for whatever clutch you have. I have the old style clutch, so the puller plate with holes is what I have. Actually, I have one from Shovelhead days and just had to drill one or two extra holes in it to fit my bike. I just bought a clutch tool for the Sporty when I put the new clutch in that a couple months ago.

That's really about the only specialty tool I've needed for the last 23 years.

 

One tool that has come in very handy for me is made by Motion Pro. It allows removal and install (plus torquing) of the rocker cover allen screws. Particularly on those rear cover screws.

 

mjunk1,
If your bike is used as daily transportation, what has been suggested sounds good to me. I would add socket cap wrenches for the intake manifold and sockets for the engine sprocket shaft, clutch hub and trans pulley/sprocket nuts.
If you have alternate transportation allowing you time to get tools when the bike is down, just buy 'em as you need 'em or borrow them if possible.

 

I'm thinking of getting a set of wheel bearing puller tools. I already have an old valve laying around to drive new bearing races and seals back in. I just need something to pull the old races out. Then I want a HF tire changer with the motorcycle attachment.

The S&S jet tool is real handy when R&R'ing the mainjet on an S&S, but a stubby screwdriver works.

 

You'll need to pickup a 27 torx socket.

 

For what?

 

And an electric impact gun. Not near as harsh as the air impact.

 

cable stretcher is always advised........j/k

 

Log on to georges garage, they have a good line of harley specific tools. Just buy the tools as you need them or want them. Some tools that you may use only once can be rented, there was a post on this, perhaps if you did a search you could find this thread. Hope this helps.