Tools for the Shop
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Tools for the Shop
Hey - After riding primarily metrics for 20 years (with one exception) and now owning this superb '07 Street Glide...I am going to be re-setting a shop for myself (lost most of my tools when I moved 4 years ago).
Can any of you recommend some tools (other then the "basics" - subjective word, yes) that I'll want to have on hand that I may not think-of having worked on metrics until now...?
I know - this could be a HUGE list...looking for things a reasonably competent DIY guy like me might not think of. I would not be doing any heavy work (inside the primary, tranny, etc.)...the basics only.
Thanks,
SG
Can any of you recommend some tools (other then the "basics" - subjective word, yes) that I'll want to have on hand that I may not think-of having worked on metrics until now...?
I know - this could be a HUGE list...looking for things a reasonably competent DIY guy like me might not think of. I would not be doing any heavy work (inside the primary, tranny, etc.)...the basics only.
Thanks,
SG
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Oregon
RE: Tools for the Shop
Torx bits up to around 50(long shank ones for a few of em).
Allen Hex Sockets/T-handled/bits/rounded.
Set of wrenches x 2.
Solder Gun/Flux/solder, shrink wrap tubing(few sizes) extra wire 18-20 gauge.
Ratcheting wrenches(with swivel tip).
Black nylon ties.
Loctite blue/red.
Torque wrenches in and lbs.
Cheap brake bleeder MightyVac.
Fender and tank covers, lots of micro fiber towels with tags removed.
Quick detailer.
Leaf Blower orBike Dryer (50bucks vs 200.00)
BikeJack (J&S vs Sears Red) (300.00 vs 80.00) frame guards from HD(dyna ones if u have a dyna)
or
Bike Lift with drop down tire and scissor jack..etc.. (700.00 or so)
Stereo with 12in speakers :P
Fridge with beers and JD
Shop Rags (red ones/blue ones)
Good supply of good Oil (Amsoil, Redline, Purple, Mobile One V twin, Syn 3 I guess)
Brake Fluids (dot 4 or dot 5 or both)
Line Lubricant
WD40
Orange Shop Soap
Chrome Polish
Magnetic Antenna for fishing dropped stuff in nooks and crannies of bike.
Screwdrivers and Philips
Pliers
Wire Cutters
Set of Picks for electrical etc...
Electrical Tape.... Liquid electrical tape
A nice Air Compressor.. and compact one so u don't have to turn on a huge one for a simple job(tire pressure...etc..)
Air tools... Ratchet, Torque Wrench
All I can think of at the moment..plus a place to put them all
Allen Hex Sockets/T-handled/bits/rounded.
Set of wrenches x 2.
Solder Gun/Flux/solder, shrink wrap tubing(few sizes) extra wire 18-20 gauge.
Ratcheting wrenches(with swivel tip).
Black nylon ties.
Loctite blue/red.
Torque wrenches in and lbs.
Cheap brake bleeder MightyVac.
Fender and tank covers, lots of micro fiber towels with tags removed.
Quick detailer.
Leaf Blower orBike Dryer (50bucks vs 200.00)
BikeJack (J&S vs Sears Red) (300.00 vs 80.00) frame guards from HD(dyna ones if u have a dyna)
or
Bike Lift with drop down tire and scissor jack..etc.. (700.00 or so)
Stereo with 12in speakers :P
Fridge with beers and JD
Shop Rags (red ones/blue ones)
Good supply of good Oil (Amsoil, Redline, Purple, Mobile One V twin, Syn 3 I guess)
Brake Fluids (dot 4 or dot 5 or both)
Line Lubricant
WD40
Orange Shop Soap
Chrome Polish
Magnetic Antenna for fishing dropped stuff in nooks and crannies of bike.
Screwdrivers and Philips
Pliers
Wire Cutters
Set of Picks for electrical etc...
Electrical Tape.... Liquid electrical tape
A nice Air Compressor.. and compact one so u don't have to turn on a huge one for a simple job(tire pressure...etc..)
Air tools... Ratchet, Torque Wrench
All I can think of at the moment..plus a place to put them all
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From: Oregon
RE: Tools for the Shop
Oh yeah a few metric tools too....
11mm wrench for battery terminals
6mm long shanked allen (for front forks)
11mm wrench for battery terminals
6mm long shanked allen (for front forks)
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Cruiser
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RE: Tools for the Shop
Depends on what your doing in your garage. Basic maintenace? Attaching basic aftermarket parts? Tearing the entire front end off to replace it with a springer? Rebuilding the entire engine as a performance build from the ground up?
If your doing just basic maintenace and bolt-ons a simple decent sized mechanics set from Craftsman will suffice, plus a box to put em in. With a selection of general shop items (fluids, rags, ect) and shop tools (a lift, jack, etc) you'd be fine.
If you plan to do serious work on the bike, hell I don't have time or space to type THAT list, suffice to say order the Snap On catalog and start buying because it ain't gonna be cheap at that point.
If your doing just basic maintenace and bolt-ons a simple decent sized mechanics set from Craftsman will suffice, plus a box to put em in. With a selection of general shop items (fluids, rags, ect) and shop tools (a lift, jack, etc) you'd be fine.
If you plan to do serious work on the bike, hell I don't have time or space to type THAT list, suffice to say order the Snap On catalog and start buying because it ain't gonna be cheap at that point.
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Cruiser
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From: Moyock, NC
RE: Tools for the Shop
Good quality Torx bits or sockets - Craftsman or better. HD put thread lock on most of those bolts, and they will twist a cheap Torx bit until it is useless (ask me how I know!)
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