help what tools do i need
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RE: help what tools do i need
Tire pressure gauge,
Tie down straps,
Bike jack, for homemaintenance,
Rachet, extension,and sockets, SAE.
A 10 mm wrench.
Torx set for ratchet.
Definitely a set of Allen wrenchs, Plug wrench and plugs, Long screwdriver- phillips, to get the seat bolt out with the tour pak lid opened.
I like long ball end allenbits with a3/8 socket end for getting thepassenger boards off without hassle. Thelong ball ends will get in where you will struggle without them.They are not good for torquing with though, theytwist and give false readings.
I carry a 'impact tool' that you smack with a hammer and it breaks free or tightens bolts.
A hammer and crescent wrench.
I carry vise grips in any vehicle
Kinda like duct tapefor me Teflon tape, and I carry the stick of blue loctite.
I carry a bit of safety wire, zip ties, bungees.
Sounds like too much stuff, but I also like a piece of inner tube, big enough to cut strips off of for rubber bands.
You might also consider a rule or tape measure. You can adjust your primary chain tension and other things if necessary.
Maybe a funnel, if you need one to hit the hole.
*Note: I bought a set of torx for my rachet off ebay that were advertised as being for harley. They were cheap, soft chinese crap.
The twisted the soft metal off of them and are no good for ****.
I would buy quality that I could rely on if you're gonna bother carrying tools. I don't know what quality the sears black torx are. Considering them next.
Won't do you any good to have them, if they don't work*
I used to carry my service manual on rides, but it's too bulky, and unless it's far, I'll just have my cousin pick me and the bikeup and haulus, yeah, us,home to work on.
We just bought a small bike trailer for $50 at a yard sale.
Got the lifetime license on it, and we're beefing it up for better performance now.
Tie down straps,
Bike jack, for homemaintenance,
Rachet, extension,and sockets, SAE.
A 10 mm wrench.
Torx set for ratchet.
Definitely a set of Allen wrenchs, Plug wrench and plugs, Long screwdriver- phillips, to get the seat bolt out with the tour pak lid opened.
I like long ball end allenbits with a3/8 socket end for getting thepassenger boards off without hassle. Thelong ball ends will get in where you will struggle without them.They are not good for torquing with though, theytwist and give false readings.
I carry a 'impact tool' that you smack with a hammer and it breaks free or tightens bolts.
A hammer and crescent wrench.
I carry vise grips in any vehicle
Kinda like duct tapefor me Teflon tape, and I carry the stick of blue loctite.I carry a bit of safety wire, zip ties, bungees.
Sounds like too much stuff, but I also like a piece of inner tube, big enough to cut strips off of for rubber bands.
You might also consider a rule or tape measure. You can adjust your primary chain tension and other things if necessary.
Maybe a funnel, if you need one to hit the hole.
*Note: I bought a set of torx for my rachet off ebay that were advertised as being for harley. They were cheap, soft chinese crap.
The twisted the soft metal off of them and are no good for ****.
I would buy quality that I could rely on if you're gonna bother carrying tools. I don't know what quality the sears black torx are. Considering them next.
Won't do you any good to have them, if they don't work*
I used to carry my service manual on rides, but it's too bulky, and unless it's far, I'll just have my cousin pick me and the bikeup and haulus, yeah, us,home to work on.
We just bought a small bike trailer for $50 at a yard sale.
Got the lifetime license on it, and we're beefing it up for better performance now.
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RE: help what tools do i need
Buy torx-plus bits...they are different.....they fit most Harley fasteners, but they won't fit standard torx.
Standard torx do fit Harley, but not tite nuff to prevent eventual damage to fasteners.
K/D tools makes a really decent set of torx plus that include all sizes you will need.....They come as sockets, so carry a 1/4 and 3/8's ratchets with extensions to drive them.
Don't forget plug kit and fix a flat.
Cell phone and credit card are also nice to have.
Standard torx do fit Harley, but not tite nuff to prevent eventual damage to fasteners.
K/D tools makes a really decent set of torx plus that include all sizes you will need.....They come as sockets, so carry a 1/4 and 3/8's ratchets with extensions to drive them.
Don't forget plug kit and fix a flat.
Cell phone and credit card are also nice to have.
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From: west chicago
RE: help what tools do i need
right on thanks for the great info i carry all the tools when im vacation nothing pissis me more then having the tools when i need them but they r at home any how i like doing must of the work my self i have to learn the bike so i will have some idea how the bike works my last bike was a honda vaulkery very dependable bike but like any thing eles its as dependable as the driver makes it thanks again ride safe
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RE: help what tools do i need
[ol][*]Service manual[*]Wiring manual[*]Parts manual[*]Torx set, Hex set[*]Torque wrench[*]36" mm wrench & socket (rear wheel axle nuts)[*]Socket set w/extensions & universals[*]BOE wrenches 1/4" - 3/4"[*]Assorted screwdrivers[*]blue & red loctite[*]Sparkplug gap tool[*]Copper silicone (slip-on removal and reinstalls)[*]Oil filter socket (used w/long extension and rachet, makes life ezz)[*]Belt gauge (cheap enough)[*]Needle nose & snap ring, and vice grippliers[*]Bike jack (I have the red Sears one, works fine)[*]Assorted wire ties, fuses, bulbs, etc.[/ol]
This should give you a pretty good start.
Ez
This should give you a pretty good start.
Ez
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From: Boise Idaho
RE: help what tools do i need
Sears has a 168 piece tool set for $139 that has most of what you need. The belt tension tool for a Harley is not much and I have a 2000 Harley that still has the origanal battery.
Also get a battery tender that will make the battery work longer.
Also get a battery tender that will make the battery work longer.
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