Fillin the toolbox
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Fillin the toolbox
Ok, with the new bike I assume I gonna need some new tools in the ol' tool box to work on it. \\; I already have a fair amount of tools since I've built up my Jeep and wrench on other things as well so I have all the standard stuff. \\; Are there any bike specific tools I should look for, anything anyone has found handy or has saved them time in the shop?
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I'm already getting the oil filter wrench, shock spanner and a couple misc. things but didn't want to find I need Special Tool #4 to fix doodad #5, keeping in mind, I'll tackle about anything but major engine and tranny work, I try to leave that to someone who really knows what they are doing.
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BTW - the first "tool" I bought was the service manual.
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I'm already getting the oil filter wrench, shock spanner and a couple misc. things but didn't want to find I need Special Tool #4 to fix doodad #5, keeping in mind, I'll tackle about anything but major engine and tranny work, I try to leave that to someone who really knows what they are doing.
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BTW - the first "tool" I bought was the service manual.
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RE: Fillin the toolbox
A good set of standard allen wrenches or allen socket heads, and a good set of Torx, including the highly coveted t-27 which doesn't come in many sets. \\; A torque wrench. \\; Sae sockets and 12 point sockets for the brake caliper bolts.  \\;
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
RE: Fillin the toolbox
head to sears and get a lift!
also frame adapters for the dyna ( from stealer) to lift the bike!
gonna want to get some big sockets for the rear axle nut and possibly for the fork caps and stem bolt..(good chance you do not have em.)
a mr clean car wash system with the spot free rinse.. worth the 20 bucks and refill costs for sure!!!!
on the torx set...I recommend a socket torx set... got one from walmart(stanley) for 20 bucks and it has covered all my needs.
a couple bottles of shout stain remover with the trigger bottle..will clean your wheels with effortless ease better than anything out there.
on the torque wrench be sure you get one that covers all of your inch-lb variables....
I use a beam type that goes from 0-800 inch-lbs so it covers every variable in inch and foot-lbs over the entire spectrum of the bike(I just use the Nm torque value). Does it's job just fine for like 20-30 bucks at sears...
Many people will say it is " less precise" but I tested it against my brothers snap on and It seems to be right on the money.
also frame adapters for the dyna ( from stealer) to lift the bike!
gonna want to get some big sockets for the rear axle nut and possibly for the fork caps and stem bolt..(good chance you do not have em.)
a mr clean car wash system with the spot free rinse.. worth the 20 bucks and refill costs for sure!!!!
on the torx set...I recommend a socket torx set... got one from walmart(stanley) for 20 bucks and it has covered all my needs.
a couple bottles of shout stain remover with the trigger bottle..will clean your wheels with effortless ease better than anything out there.
on the torque wrench be sure you get one that covers all of your inch-lb variables....
I use a beam type that goes from 0-800 inch-lbs so it covers every variable in inch and foot-lbs over the entire spectrum of the bike(I just use the Nm torque value). Does it's job just fine for like 20-30 bucks at sears...
Many people will say it is " less precise" but I tested it against my brothers snap on and It seems to be right on the money.
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From: Allen, Texas
RE: Fillin the toolbox
Just went out and bought a set of sockets, 1 1/16 - 1 1/2, at sears on sale for $20 to adjust the steering head bearing stem nut. Takes a 1 1/2 and it's $8.49 by itself.
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