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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Default Tools needed...?

I am fairley mechanically inclined and want to do my own service on my 04 Heritage Softail. Besides a factory service manual anda bike lift what else will i need to work on the bike? Any good sources for tools? Thanks in advance.
 
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A GOOD set of torx and hex bits. I use Snap-On and they are as good as it gets. Craftsman works good too. Stay away from the cheap stuff... I also recomend a good torque Wrench. Then you will need to normal stuff like wrenches, sockets, ratchet and such... Happy Wrenching!
 
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