SuperMe79 Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 I've bought a shiny new Triumph Daytona 675. What do you consider to be the basic set of tools I require for maintenance? I'm guessing at paddock stands, socket set, torque wrench. Any comments or opinions? Quote
Guest Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Just going to do a whole list for you fella rather then just basic tools then other people can learn off this also.Engine Maintenance:* Socket Set* Hose Clamp* Flywheel Puller* Torque Wrench* Allen Keys* Spanners (obv)* Impact Driver* Bearing Separator Claw Tool * ------------------General Maintenance: * Paddock Stands* Chain Lube* Brake Fluid* Engine Oil* Engine Coolant* Tyre Pressure GaugeAll I can think off ATM tbh... Its late You can get tones of stuff from here:http://www.getgeared.co.uk/Orhttp://www.inter-bike.co.uk/inter-bikes ... egoryid=44Matty Quote
Guest Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 YOu'll need 2 torque wrenchs ..One big, one little - look through the haynes manual for you bike - under the torques settings bit and consider the ranges you will need ...As far as sockets go .. 1/2 inch is good for big stuff like axel nuts etc ..But for many things 3/8" or even 1/4" sizes are nice - cos the dinkyness is bonus when you're working on some of the smaller fixings you find on bikes Try not to buy pooo pooo ... it's false economy in the long run Other tip - when you've used your torque wrench ALWAYS set it back to zero - so that there is no tension on the mechanism - it'll stay true for longer that way I flogged tools for living many moons ago .. If you want any specific advice shout me anytime Quote
Voodoo Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 As far as sockets go .. 1/2 inch is good for big stuff like axel nuts etc ..But for many things 3/8" or even 1/4" sizes are nice : Eh, you must have owned some old bikes. All my bikes in the last 20 years have all had metric nuts. Quote
Sk93 Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 As far as sockets go .. 1/2 inch is good for big stuff like axel nuts etc ..But for many things 3/8" or even 1/4" sizes are nice : Eh, you must have owned some old bikes. All my bikes in the last 20 years have all had metric nuts. think he's talking about the drive size, not the actual socket measurement at least... I HOPE he is Quote
Guest Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 As far as sockets go .. 1/2 inch is good for big stuff like axel nuts etc ..But for many things 3/8" or even 1/4" sizes are nice : Eh, you must have owned some old bikes. All my bikes in the last 20 years have all had metric nuts. I should have pointed out ... I was referring to the drive diameter Quote
Voodoo Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 I should have pointed out ... I was referring to the drive diameter : Its all begining to make sense now! Quote
SuperMe79 Posted June 25, 2008 Author Posted June 25, 2008 There doesn't seem to be a Haynes manual for the Triumph Daytona 675. Any suggestions for an alternative? Quote
Guest Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 There doesn't seem to be a Haynes manual for the Triumph Daytona 675. Any suggestions for an alternative? viewtopic.php?t=8856viewtopic.php?t=8487viewtopic.php?t=1227might find something here Quote
Guest Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 There doesn't seem to be a Haynes manual for the Triumph Daytona 675. Any suggestions for an alternative? Also see:http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_b/0 ... na&x=0&y=0andhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/Triumph-Daytona ... 377&sr=1-1 Quote
SuperMe79 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Posted June 26, 2008 Thanks for the links. The Haynes manuals on Amazon are for the 1997 - 2005 Daytona. Mine's a 2008 model which is somewhat different. Quote
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