New Harley = New Tools
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From: Tulsa, OK.
I love my Craftsman 3/8" drive shorty ratchet, especially when wrenching around a lot of chrome. The shorty handle is completely covered once it is in my hand, which menas no accidental dings on other parts. In the past couple years Craftsman has come out with several new ratchets, some the slim / low-profile type with 84 teeth, those are sweet to operate in a confined area. Man can never have to many tools.
I would suggest that once you start to compile a decent collection you need to start looking for an adequate tool box, large enough for future upgrades. I would advise you to think long and hard before buying your tool box, and do not try to get by on the cheap route, or you will only wish you had bit the bullet and got the one you wanted to begin with.
I would suggest that once you start to compile a decent collection you need to start looking for an adequate tool box, large enough for future upgrades. I would advise you to think long and hard before buying your tool box, and do not try to get by on the cheap route, or you will only wish you had bit the bullet and got the one you wanted to begin with.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Metro Atlanta area
This bad boy's got about everything you need, except for a T-25 and T-20 torx bit (it only goes down to T-30)
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00935255000P
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00935255000P
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It's not that I don't have ANY tools. I figured there are some tools (specific to Harley motorcycles) that I will need and do not currently own. After all, why own tools for a mechanic, if you don't have anything on which to use them? I figured getting the advice from some folks who have put in more garage hours than myself would be a wise first step. If you care to put in your $.02, go for it.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: DFW, TX
Congrats on the new bike!
The toolset others mentioned is a great start. You will definitely need the T-27 torx bit for the derby cover. It may not be in all the sets so be sure to look for it. (A T-25 fits the bolts but will strip at least one before you get all five off. Myself and several others know this first hand.) A battery operated impact does wonders too.
Parts of the owners manual is online now. Just make an account on HD's website and validate your VIN to get access.
The toolset others mentioned is a great start. You will definitely need the T-27 torx bit for the derby cover. It may not be in all the sets so be sure to look for it. (A T-25 fits the bolts but will strip at least one before you get all five off. Myself and several others know this first hand.) A battery operated impact does wonders too.
Parts of the owners manual is online now. Just make an account on HD's website and validate your VIN to get access.
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