rac bolton Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 well last night i compleated my first repair job.replace the engine generator cover. It took me an hour n 20 mins to find the correct tools and take the first screw out but after that it was plain sailing. just a case of remember where everything went back. i'm dead impressed with myself tryed it out this morning n no leaks or anything. i do need to invest in some proper tools thou as this was half my problem. any recomendations as to what i should look at buying or am likely to need ? Quote
Guest Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Congrats!!! Tis a good feeling, i agree Quote
Gin Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Big Grats!! Know what you mean about the good feeling Not sure about Which tools (Brandwise) you want, but make sure you have a tool chest.. Thank god im working in my dads garage thats got the racing chests, so all the tools are in an order etc and i know where everything is.. Very Very useful! Quote
Guest Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Have a look at the Halfords profesional range,a medium size socket set and screwdriver set is a start,and all the profesional range carry a life time guaranteealterantive cheaper tools have a look in machine mart at the Clarke range Quote
scrowe Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Nice one!!Having the right tools is a must. don't need to spend hundreds on snapon kit (unless you want of course).it's very gratifying working on your own bike. as long as there is a beer in one hand and a spanner in the other anything is possible with a little patience. Quote
Guest Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 pop into halfords and have a look at the sets, they will have most the tools you will need on a casual basis, my first tool set was an Argos special, but has been upgraded as i've lost tools, donated some to sisters, and broken them... buy the best you can afford, but no need to go OTT, as long as you get a hammer, set of screwdrivers, allen keys and a socket set (metric MM) you'll cope with most tasks.get a cheap tool box to put other bits in like metal putty, cable ties etc, keeps it all together... Quote
Guest Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Dont buy cheap Allen keys,they arnt machined acuratly and will round off tight allen bolts,trust me i know Quote
rac bolton Posted February 10, 2010 Author Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks for this I will add 2 my shopping list n get a manual. i'm going to tackle brakes next Quote
Guest Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 congratulations! i can not do any jobs like this.... lastt time, i broken some screws ion a maintenace processhihi Quote
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