Tools Recommendation
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From: Three-one-O
Tools Recommendation
So i know the answer to this can get kinda nuts....Tools are our best friends and the more the better 
But what is a good, not-so-over-the-top tool kit you would recommend I purchase so I can properly "tool" my 2013 Sportster 48? No need for lifts or any engine overhaul equipment. But what if I want to install/remove:
- Foot controls
- Coil Relocation
- Tank lift
- seats
- headlight
- derby cover
- light installs
- etc.....
If you have any specific Torque wrench brand suggestions that would be great too. I don't have much space so mini-versions would be preferable.
But what is a good, not-so-over-the-top tool kit you would recommend I purchase so I can properly "tool" my 2013 Sportster 48? No need for lifts or any engine overhaul equipment. But what if I want to install/remove:
- Foot controls
- Coil Relocation
- Tank lift
- seats
- headlight
- derby cover
- light installs
- etc.....
If you have any specific Torque wrench brand suggestions that would be great too. I don't have much space so mini-versions would be preferable.
Honestly, I find that it really depends on what you want to spend. Obviously, snap on and mac make some great tools, but they are pricey. You can probably get a really nice craftsman kit for not too much money. They make some good all in one kits that have all the major sizes of open end wrenches, ratchets, etc. Get a couple good extensions for the sockets and a couple sets of socket allen keys and torx sockets. They are much easier to use on a ratchet than by using a regular allen key. Craftsman has some decent torque wrenches also. I would think twice on the really cheap harbor freight hand tools.
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Damn, misread your post.
Make sure you get torx and hex keys and sockets. The T27 torx is important. I still like Craftsman tools myself. Even my torque wrenches are Craftsman. There is no one type of tool that will do it all. I have to uses, open ended, box ended and sockets. So I have each version. Unless you have a need, don't get the stubby versions of ratchets. A little extra length gives you more leverage.
Make sure you get torx and hex keys and sockets. The T27 torx is important. I still like Craftsman tools myself. Even my torque wrenches are Craftsman. There is no one type of tool that will do it all. I have to uses, open ended, box ended and sockets. So I have each version. Unless you have a need, don't get the stubby versions of ratchets. A little extra length gives you more leverage.
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I have 2 rolling chest tool boxes full of tools. And that still doesn't hold all my tools. More is better.
For you to start:
Sears Craftsman tool set:
Plus:
A good set of screwdrivers
A set of torx bits
A set of allen wrenches
A torque wrench (one with ft pounds and one with inch pounds)
Those will handle 95% of anything you will ever want to do with your bike.
I almost forgot:
A Harley shop manual for your bike!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last edited by Jonesee; Apr 19, 2013 at 04:12 PM.
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Craftsman wrenches and socket are good but for bit sockets(hex/torx) I would recommend getting Snap On/Matco/Mac. I have learned my lessons using cheap bit sockets. The big 3 fit better and have better materials so you won't bust your knuckles or strip bolts.
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