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Edited Date/Time
9/22/2017 7:46pm
I was wondering what tools you guys consider a staple in your shop for complete a bike resto. Top and bottom end, carb, plastics, forks, shock, linkages, bearings. EVERYTHING. What are your sworn "NEEDED" tools?
Paw Paw
nitrile gloves
safety glasses
OEM service manual
time
patience
sockets, ratchets, torque wrench
The Shop
Snap -on metric medium depth sockets
Putting grease in small syringes as it makes less of a mess and easier to apply
White Teflon Zipper grease - cleaner and light that petroleum based stuff. great for levers
Triflo
And all the usual tools.......
Clutch holding tool
Torque wrench
White rags
Crankcase splitter
See many young guys buy cheap ass stuff cause that's what they can afford. This is fine for awhile but you will get what you pay for with tools.
Good tire irons
The motion pro shock collar punch tool for adjusting sag
Quality screwdrivers from Vessel that don't round out philips hardware
My harbor freight motorcycle lift
good socket set
snap on drivers
snap on 3/8 & 1/4 torque wrenches
Pliers set
Measuring tools
Tire irons
Magnet tool
Electric meter
Bearing press
Flywheel puller
Case splitter/ crank puller
Wheel building stand
Compressed air
Work bench with a couple of vices
I like 6 point sets do I don't mark up my bolts and nuts with tool edges.
And an air compressor with impact and impact sockets. Some cut 2x4 wood blocks.
Almost forget another necessary tool is q-tips
Pit Row
So much easier than fighting it with the chain on! Makes torquing CR/CRF sprockets that require 23/24lbs much more accurate...
Thanks for mentioning it.
AWWWWWWW SH*& ! I have a $25 gift card from subscribing to MXA.
YES!! Thanks a LOT for mentioning it!
I will add a variety of fine wire brushes and green scotch pads to the list! Also old toothbrushes and wd40. Loose women can be handy. Especially when you need a sandwich.
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