First tool set

[Sigil]

looked at that toolbox dose seem to offer alot for the money, think im leaning towards the halfords advanced stuff tho as hopefully it will last and i wont need to change them in the future.

Do you personally ever get the bike serviced by a garage? or do all the work yourself? I think like i said i will do the minor stuff but get them to do the major services as it will be good pice of mind knowing i havent missed anything critical.

[megawatt]

I haven't had a bike in a dealers for 35 years, apart from a Bandit 600 that had FSH and they still tried to rip me off!!!. Do your own servicing mate, unless it's a very new bike. If those muppets can do it, so can you. It's a tenth of the price and very rewarding!!! We will be here to help and advise and you also need a Haynes manual .Also loads of help on Youtube.

[Sigil]

cheers, this forum dose seem to be very full of good information

already got myself a haynes manual, just need the tools and time to learn everything.

[megawatt]

If you can afford it, buy a basket case or a spare engine. Clean it, strip it, take pix , check it and rebuild it. Best way to learn is to JUST DO IT!!!

[Sigil]

might be a idea if i wasent so dam bussy with uni work.... mabey over summer as it sounds quite a good idea, surly i could just get a really smashed up 125 or something to play with for next to no money.

[mealexme]

Also howthingswork.com is good. I have learnt how carbs work from it lmao (And youtube vids)

[JamBerryKing]

try this set

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... repair-kit

I know it is a bit over your budget but it might be worth adding a bit to it to give you a semmi decent first kit with all the basics in

 

I've got that kit. it's served me well. That 3/8 ratchet is almost buggered now though. as i've used it ALOT with my 4x4. all the bits are stronger than you'd think. Although the hacksaw is as useful as a chocolate teapot.