What tools needed?
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What tools needed?
I bought a new Street Bob, it will be delivered soon.
As we are metric here in Europe I think I can not use my metric tools on the Harley.
Can anyone advise me what minimum tools I need to be able to do some basic maintainance.
I mean what sizes of wrenches, imbus keys etcetera.
Thank you!
As we are metric here in Europe I think I can not use my metric tools on the Harley.
Can anyone advise me what minimum tools I need to be able to do some basic maintainance.
I mean what sizes of wrenches, imbus keys etcetera.
Thank you!
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RE: What tools needed?
Corl, some metric wrenches are similar in size like the metrics. Such as 7/16 is close to 11mm, 5/16 is close to 8mm, and so on. If you can get a set of American allan wreches and a set of torx wrenches ( some people call them star wrenches) you are covering a major amount of wrenches needed. Other wrenches that are needed are 1/2, 9/16, and 5/8. The 5/8 wrench is close to 16 or 17 mm. If you can find a convertion chart from mm to .000's of an inch and inches to .000's of an inch, you have what you need. If I had a scanner I could scan it for you and seen it but I don't. Sorry.
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RE: What tools needed?
ORIGINAL: Primo
If you are buying from a dealer over, there they probably have some pre-packaged tool sets for sale.
Primo
If you are buying from a dealer over, there they probably have some pre-packaged tool sets for sale.
Primo
Some of the tool sets HD sell are from Snap-On,very pricey.I think he would be better off to try to get something from Sears(Craftsman)IMO.
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RE: What tools needed?
You will need a 3/8 drive ratchet
3/8 short extension
3/8 to 1/4 drive converter socket
impact torx bit socket set to include #25 & #27
3/8 standard socket set
3/8 drive allen head socket set (to include a 3/8 allen for the trans dip stick)
set of combination open end box end wrenches( to include 1/2, 5/8/9/16)
11/16 box end offset wrench (clutch adjustment)
allen wrenches with the red plastic handles (craftsman set # 46297) for clutch adjustment
3/8 drive adjustable torque wrench 25-250 inch lbs (craftsman #44593)
Oh yeah, don't forget toe-nail clippers
All of this can be had at www.sears.com
My $.02
3/8 short extension
3/8 to 1/4 drive converter socket
impact torx bit socket set to include #25 & #27
3/8 standard socket set
3/8 drive allen head socket set (to include a 3/8 allen for the trans dip stick)
set of combination open end box end wrenches( to include 1/2, 5/8/9/16)
11/16 box end offset wrench (clutch adjustment)
allen wrenches with the red plastic handles (craftsman set # 46297) for clutch adjustment
3/8 drive adjustable torque wrench 25-250 inch lbs (craftsman #44593)
Oh yeah, don't forget toe-nail clippers
All of this can be had at www.sears.com
My $.02
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Toe nail clippers!
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I remember that post. A funny one it was.
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Thank y'all for your advise!
Especially KBFXDLI and Superdog48 for their elaborate answers.
I'll get me a toolkit.
BTW I found out that what we call an inbus key is called an Allen wrench in English
Still four weeks to go....
Especially KBFXDLI and Superdog48 for their elaborate answers.
I'll get me a toolkit.
BTW I found out that what we call an inbus key is called an Allen wrench in English
Still four weeks to go....
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