SouthernManc78 Posted September 9, 2016 Posted September 9, 2016 Hi all,Are there some tools that anyone who needs to maintain their bike should have in their garage?I'm a newbie but have a collection of tools from years of diy jobs around the house and just looking to see what I might need to buy on my next trip to B&Q or Halfords [emoji3]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Tango Posted September 9, 2016 Posted September 9, 2016 Halfords pro socket set, mate......especially when they're on offer....... Decent screwdriversTorque wrenchSpark plug socket or wrenchLots of patience!....... Beer...... Quote
Hoggs Posted September 9, 2016 Posted September 9, 2016 I have a big halfords proset (awesome birthday present from hoggfather) And apart from a 7 Spanner (for when my baffle "fell" out) it's had everything I've needed to fix my bike Oh no wait torque wrench! which are useful for rear axel when doing chain adjustment (people will say you don't need one but everyone should have a torque wrench ) Quote
Stu Posted September 9, 2016 Posted September 9, 2016 Two sets of the same spanners for when you have to undo a nut and bolt A multimeterMost has been mentioned Oh no wait torque wrench! which are useful for rear axel when doing chain adjustment (people will say you don't need one but everyone should have a torque wrench ) Unless you have a digital torque adaptor Quote
JRH Posted September 9, 2016 Posted September 9, 2016 Ratchet spanners for when a socket won't fit.And when you feel the need to remove wheels an ABBA stand. Quote
Arwen Posted September 9, 2016 Posted September 9, 2016 As above.Also if your bike does not have a centre stand then front and rear stands come in very handy. Quote
SouthernManc78 Posted September 10, 2016 Author Posted September 10, 2016 Thanks everyone, a socket set is one thing I've never really needed so far but I'll get one of them to start with.I like the idea of a torque wrench too as I like gadgets [emoji3]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Guest Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 Two sets of the same spanners Because shiney and im a tool hoarder Quote
Stu Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 Two sets of the same spanners Because shiney and im a tool hoarder Guilty here too Quote
Bhawk Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 a pair of decent long nose pliers....saved me many a time.You can never have enough spanners! Quote
Hoggs Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 Oh and a Clarkson multitool (aka a hammer ) Quote
Tango Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 Oh.....I forgot........angle grinder......absolutely essential. .... Quote
Grumpy Old Git Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 Chain WrenchStrap wrenchAdjustable (Small / medium / large)Hex driver setImpact driverBlocks of wood (various sizes)Soft faced hammermagneto / clutch pullerBlock & Tackle (plus strong rope) to lift the bl@@dy heavy beast up so you can remove the front wheel!Bits of wireContact cleanerInspection lamp / magnetic torchSomething to catch your oil inLots of 'blue cloth'Copper greaseGeneral purpose greasePlusgasHandy oilSmall blowlampEngineering ViceSet of filesStud / screw extractor setTie wrapsGloves (or barrier cream)Workshop Manual (or Your Tube)and, last but not least, a 'swear box' for when you lose your sense of humour! Quote
Mr Fro Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 The thing that has saved me many, many hours of agony is one of those extendable magnet thingies. The perfect tool when you drop a washer or something somewhere in the engine. Quote
onesea Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/664j7aJ.jpgAnd a BBQ Quote
Mr Fro Posted September 10, 2016 Posted September 10, 2016 Dude, that yellowy thing on the right hand side above the bacon proper looks like a turd. I'm never coming to one of your BBQs! Quote
upsidedowncreature Posted September 26, 2016 Posted September 26, 2016 See those screws on your Japanese bike that look like Phillips screws? They're not Phillips, they're Japanese Industrial Standard. Get some JIS screwdrivers, Phillips screwdrivers will cam out and wreck the heads, I reckon that's why so many older Jap bikes have got knackered screws. Mine are made by a company called Vessel, really nice quality. Quote
Stu Posted September 26, 2016 Posted September 26, 2016 I have a set of vessel screwdrivers Not cheap at 90 quid a set but well worth itEdit: this is the set I have http://ruggedroads.co.uk/epages/00cbb604-5d1c-407e-8207-580e14387ec5.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/00cbb604-5d1c-407e-8207-580e14387ec5/Products/VMCK9&ViewAction=ViewProduct" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; They have dropped the price a touch! Quote
Lateralus Posted October 22, 2016 Posted October 22, 2016 Appreciate it's somewhat subjective, but what's the bare minimum maintenance someone should be able to do on their bike? I'm not really mechanically minded, but other than checking tyre pressures I currently wouldn't know where to start! Quote
Guest Posted October 22, 2016 Posted October 22, 2016 There isn't a minimum, thats why garages are around.There are certain If you don't want to, don't know how to, or what ever else, then take it to someone that does. The issues start when people take advantage of that.Checking levels is normally a visual thing and takes a couple of mins. It should be done before every ride. Furl is an obvious one.Tyre pressures can be a little trickier but most petrol stations offer air Quote
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