Tools
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,750
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From: Bucks County PA
Ah... whatever Dawg says is the way to go! I bought a Craftsman allen and torx socket set, and it is what is needed most of the time.... the torque wrenches are craftsman as well; however, you might want to look at a good jack...
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,873
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From: NW Arkansas
If I was buying allen wrenches, I would buy the BALL end ones. Never have used an inch pound torque wrench, don't know any mechanics that do either. When I have asked different mechanics (independents and MOCOs) about how much they use their inch pound torque wrench, they give you a funny look and make remarks like, don't own one, don't know where mine is, its been in the box for years.......Not advising you don't need one, just saying...........
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 10,449
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From: Roswell, GA
36mm socket for the rear axle left side, and the special 36mm wrench Dawg directed me to for the right side. Dawg, do you have the link?
HD's belt tension measuring tool.
But, make the HD Service Manual the first thing you buy for your bike.
HD's belt tension measuring tool.
But, make the HD Service Manual the first thing you buy for your bike.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,873
Likes: 13
From: NW Arkansas
metric huh??? need a tire soon and was planning on doing it myself this time, glad I saw this.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 8,852
Likes: 2,494
From: Decatur, Alabama
With your service manual in hand, go over the procedures that you will be doing and note the tools that are required for each one. Make a list, check it twice, and buy what you need.
Novice
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 17
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You might think about a bike lift. A little pricy, but a Pittbull is safe and stable lift.
Just got one, and love it. Works for maintenance, cleaning, and putting the bike out of the way come Winter weather.
Just got one, and love it. Works for maintenance, cleaning, and putting the bike out of the way come Winter weather.
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