Matt1974 Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Hi All,Was wondering if someone who is in the know can direct me to what sets of tools i need to have to be able to do all my own servicing/ engine repairs?Cheers Quote
megawatt Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 A set of 3/8 drive Metric sockets, set of combination spanners, set of double ended ring spanners with cranked ends, set of Allen sockets, set of ball ended Allen keys, set of screwdrivers, flat and Philips, sizes various, set of feeler gauges, Digital calipers, box with drawers to put everything in. Quote
tryme Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 if you dont know what tools you need how will you know how to do the repairs? Quote
megawatt Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Learn how to do stuff by buying a Haynes manual and ask us. Lots of stuff on Youtube as well. Quote
Throttled Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Between thishttp://www.motorcycleclothingshop.co.uk/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/f/i/file_202_7.jpgthishttp://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31-ZIE58FUL._SL500_AA300_.jpgand the tools that came with the bike under its seat, I have yet to need anything else. It will certainly get you started. Quote
uk190 Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 for most jobs you will only need......one of thesehttp://forum.i3d.net/attachments/silly-offtopic-games-english/943204321d1269430359-game-big-picture-war-hammer.jpgsome of thisand before you ride it you best read thishttp://oceanofgrace.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bible2.jpgor if you are megawatt....http://www.belmonttools.com/images/angle-grinder.jpg Quote
techno Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 A phone number of a local garage, a pump, a tyre gauge and the spanners that fit the rear wheel and some chain lube Quote
mealexme Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 wd4 and an old rag are essential.also an old metal pipe to act as a leaver for the bolts that are stuck on Quote
Matt1974 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks for the advise Haynes manual is in the post was just trying to a get a head start and get some tool info first.Never got any tools with my bike as it wqas 2nd hand when i got it.think i have paid the mechanics enough everytime i go they find something else that needs sorting (feeling a bit fleeced sometimes) and i aint got the best of paid jobsI do have a christian bikers bible which was thrust upon me once (WTF) Quote
mealexme Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 You sure you didnt get any tools with it? They are usually under the seat or behind a panel Quote
Matt1974 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 I am sure i never got any tools with it .... Quote
mealexme Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Oh, well they arent very good. I have a philips screwdriver, flimsy pliars, and attachment for the spark plug with no handle and a spanner with two different sizes on it. Thats not enough to do much at all! Quote
Matt1974 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 First thing i need to do is learn how to service it, then stop from what i have been told is my clutch cage making a noise... Quote
Throttled Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 I have started by taking bits off the bike and then putting them back on again. So far I managed that without finding an extra nut, bolt or screw that should have gone back but I missed It sounds like a previous owner has kept the tool kit. Quote
megawatt Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Matt, if you get stuck , after trying to do stuff yerself, gimme a bell. Will PM my number for a chat? Quote
Matt1974 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 Matt, if you get stuck , after trying to do stuff yerself, gimme a bell. Will PM my number for a chat? Thanks Dude appreciate that Quote
Bonniebird Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Think twice before buying any 'special bike-specific tools'. There's usually another way of doing a job.I rebuilt a moped engine with just standard tools and managed to avoid Aprilia flywheel removing devices etc.... Just took a bit of inventiveness. The Haynes manual also often has work-arounds.Also don't forget to label things when you remove them and taking photos is quite a good idea too.Mind you, I'm probably not the best mechanic in the world. The engine was running nicely when I got rid of the bike but then the electrics packed up (and I gave up!) Quote
Tango Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 First thing i need to do is learn how to service it, then stop from what i have been told is my clutch cage making a noise... Thinks it's a Ducati then...... Deffo a socket set.....nothing worse than rounding off nuts on the bike with an open ended spanner. And if you are going to be doing much maintenance also invest in a Torque wrench......cheaper than a new sump pan because you overtightened the sump drain plug......not that I ever did that of course.... Quote
megawatt Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Think there's a Torque wrench for sale at Aldi or Lidl very soon. Good price too. Quote
Stu Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 cheaper than a new sump pan because you overtightened the sump drain plug......not that I ever did that of course.... so im not the only one then i think the most important bit about buying tools is do not buy cheap crap!!!theres nothing worse then working with cheap tools that round nuts off and pliers that twist when you grip something and screwdrivers that dont fit properly!!this doesnt mean go buy the most expensive out there a good range is the halfords pro range and the clarke pro too and to add to the list an impact gun is a handy tool to have too Quote
Stu Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_wrench its a device that shocks a nut off rather then a constant force on it which can sheer the bolt the impact will undo it brilliant bit of kit every tool box should have one i have a cheapish 12 volt electric one which works ace Quote
Stu Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 you can get an electric impact gun for £20 and they work great nothing like my air tools ones though Quote
Ingah Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 you can get an electric impact gun for £20 and they work great nothing like my air tools ones though Does it not require a plug though? Quote
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