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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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It's exhaustive but this was given too me by a wrencher...

Small flashlight

3/8" ratchet

4" drive extension (x2)

Spark plug socket

5/8, 9/16, 1/2, 7/16, 3/8, and 3/8" (the 3/8" is a 12 point for the caliper bolts)

3/8" hex (allen) socket (for the timing plug)

5/16" hex (allen) socket (rocker arm plugs - shovel)

6" adjustable wrench

10" adjustable wrench (with a little ground off the handle to fit it easily into the pouch)

9/16 x 5/8 starter wrench (thats the curved one for the pre-evo heads and base)

5/8 x 9/16 open end wrench

1/2 x 7/16 open end wrench (x2, need two to adjust lifters)

3/8 x 7/16 flare wrench (for brake fittings)

5/16 end wrench

1/4 end wrench

5" vise grips

feeler gauges

spark plug gauge

very small straight screw driver

4-way screw driver

small set of allen wrenches

4" sidecutter

emergency clutch cable repair clamp

clutch spring retaining tool (just a big washer, so I can pull the clutch on a pre-evo bike)

12 VDC test probe

Small assortment of nuts, bolts, washers...couple of small hose clamps...some electrical connectors...wire ties

Electrician's tape

Small roll of mechanics wire ("baling" wire)

Small roll of "match solder" (no kidding, electrical solder that melts with a match)

Book of matches

2 master links and a half link

pocket chain-breaker

Copy of my wiring diagram

Clothespin

Spare spark plugs

 
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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Damn Steeltown, sounds like you need a truck to carry all that. [sm=icon_cheers.gif]
 
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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LOL, I hear ya...I felt the same way...my buddy says he can fit it all in, and actually explains in detail how he does it....
 
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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I will worry about that when my bike is out of warrenty.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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Yeah, keep your cell phoned juiced and your warranty card handy
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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Thanks for the tip. Just went on line to Windzone and ordered a kit. Looks pretty good at a fair price!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Thanks for the tip. Just went on line to Windzone and ordered a kit. Looks pretty good at a fair price!
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