Tool Question
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Republic of Texas
+1 you can make a filter wrench better than you can buy from HD --you may need to buy ball tip allen wrenches to help in tight places.
you need some torx tip sockets and torx tip drivers. They are the funny star looking tools, similar to allens but different. Sears makes a nice Motorcycle lift. That should cover you for basic servicing. There are a few specialty tools that you might need in the future depending on how in depth you want to go. Things such as clutch hub pullers and belt deflection guages. Your owners manual will be able to tell you when you are going to need things like that. Also order the maintenance and repair manual for your paticular model and the Parts breakdown manual. If you want to get into reprogramming the fuel injection, then you will need a fuel management module. but the basic tools will get you started. One other thing, you might want to get the oil filter wrench that Harley sells, you can use a regular one but if you slip its real easy to break wires.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Edmonton, AB
These are all great suggestions but I think your all forgetting the most important piece of the puzzle. When I'm into getting things done on my scoot, I want NO COMMUNICATION from the significant other!! ie..phone calls, yelling from the house, sending the kids out to bug you, etc
Oh yeah, a nice heated garage, good lighting (drop light included), and a decent stereo!!
Oh yeah, a nice heated garage, good lighting (drop light included), and a decent stereo!!
Cruiser
Joined: May 2007
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From: FL
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...7411000P?mv=rr
Found needed this for clutch cable lubrication.
Found needed this for clutch cable lubrication.
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 272
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From: Orygun
Getting your tools from Sears is not a bad idea but putting $20,000.00 bike on top of a $100.00 jack does not make a lot of sense.
Before you lay down your cash for a motorcycle jack, watch this:
http://www.jsjacks.com/lift.html
I just bought one, they are great!
Before you lay down your cash for a motorcycle jack, watch this:
http://www.jsjacks.com/lift.html
I just bought one, they are great!
Last edited by Hangfire1; Dec 24, 2008 at 07:32 PM.
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From: Heart of Missouri
I would suggest that you go to www.fixmyhog.com and get the dvd for your ride. It will show you what tools and things you will need to service your own ride. Great company and they keep you updated on new features.
Just my two cents worth
Just my two cents worth
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From: Upstate New York
I have a 6' rollin tool chest... full!!!
to many tools to mention, from years of collecting..
seems like , by the end of a day of wrenching,, most of them are on the floor, work bench!
to many tools to mention, from years of collecting..
seems like , by the end of a day of wrenching,, most of them are on the floor, work bench!