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#1 ·
I find it wierd that such an active forum whould not have such a thread on required tools..Anywhore I am going soon to the hardware store to pickup some tools and was wondering does anyone have a specific list of the required tools for non major dissassemlby.

By non-major i mean nothing to remove engine...intake..exhaust..radiator..swingarm..fork..etc.. just what is required to do your oil/filter, coolant, brake pads/fluids changes + fairing, seat, fenders, lights removal and access your wires and electrical stuff.
 
#2 ·
1/2" torque wrench, good set of screwdrivers, good set of Allen keys (I like the T style with handle), 3/4" socket set with sizes 8-24mm sockets, 26(or maybe 27)mm 1/2" socket, breaker bar, tap and die set, torch, extendable magnet,long tweezers, needle nose players, vice grips

Probably missed a few things. If you don't have k&n oil filter get oil filter wrench


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#4 ·
basically i just got the bike and want to be abke to do most time-based maintenance myself and access all wires since the previous owner has played around with the wiring adding cheesy lights everywhere.

EDIT: it's an 09 no ABS
 
#5 ·
They are my common tools for accessing and maintenance. Get a 1/4" torque wrench too if u do clearances yourself :)

Buy middle range gear all round, u will use them for the rest of your life. I just buy new things as I need them, no major outlay in one hit and it means I afford better quality tools. Wait until u need something done before u buy tools mate


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#10 ·
They are my common tools for accessing and maintenance. Get a 1/4" torque wrench too if u do clearances yourself :)

Buy middle range gear all round, u will use them for the rest of your life. I just buy new things as I need them, no major outlay in one hit and it means I afford better quality tools. Wait until u need something done before u buy tools mate


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what does a torque wrench have to do with clearences?
 
#12 ·
+1

well.. i don't have any experience with them, but a lot of friends have various cheap tools they've picked up there and from what i've seen they all work just as well as my hella expensive snap-on/craftsman/s-k tools. if you're not doing anything major and dont have to worry about snapping sockets, rigerous use or anything, id just save the money and go with harbor frieght
 
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#13 ·
to get you started here's my suggestions (i'm sure i'll forget some stuff, but this should get you going)


-socket set/rachet (3/8") 8-19mm (or somewhere around that range)
-breaker bar
-vice grips
-pliers
-oil filter wrench
-flat/phillips screw driver set
-nice allen head set
-hammer
-magnet
-cresent wrench
-set of open end wrenchs 10-19mm (or somewhere around that range)
-flashlight
-oil/coolant catch pan


if you have additional money
-1/4" socket set 6-12mm (or somewhere around that range)
-1/2" socket set 12-26/27mm (or somewhere around that range)
-breaker bar

for wiring-
-wire cutters
-crimper
-voltmeter
 
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#14 ·
Mini fridge and a 30 pack, bottle of scotch whiskey, 1 litter cola.
 
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