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.
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
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.
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
Been lookin at the $25 and $50 Craftsman Evolv series. They can't be too cheap, can they? I mean, they still have the craftsman name and warranty? Pretty awesome tool sets for the price?
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
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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Adam - Slocum Racing
'95 lt1. 355 - 9.4:1 - LE2 heads - LE cam - t70 @ 8psi (until i get moar fuel)
'03 CBR600RR - Two Brothers Slip-On
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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Adam - Slocum Racing
'95 lt1. 355 - 9.4:1 - LE2 heads - LE cam - t70 @ 8psi (until i get moar fuel)
'03 CBR600RR - Two Brothers Slip-On
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