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10/09/08 at 13:44:02
I got my bike about 4 months ago, and I am looking to do my own maint/wrenching when all possible.
I was wondering would a good mechanics set, like a craftsman kit work, or am I looking for something that says specifically "impact" tools or sockets etc...
I would like to get a mechanics kit, I have seen some at sears, I just don't want to buy crap and regret it.
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10/09/08 at 13:52:59
The tool kit that comes with it will do about everything you need to do for maintenance.
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10/09/08 at 14:06:45
A standard set of sockets and wrenches in metric is mostly what you'll need. And an impact driver for the hard to remove stuff. Some stuff you'll use every time and some once in a blue moon. Where I have craftsman wrenches and sockets, the oversize sockets are harbour freight.
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10/09/08 at 15:31:10
I am with Verslagen, I have a fairly nice set of Craftsman tools that I bought about 10 years ago, and I have never regretted it. I have a Harbor Freight impact driver that I don't use often, but it is very nice to have when I need it. All of the oversize sockets that I use on the bike are from Harbor Freight as well.
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10/09/08 at 16:46:39
Costco has a very nice Crescent tools mechanics starter set in SAE & Metric that I would recommend. Comes in a nice case.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11289920&search=crescent%20t...
Also, sometimes you can find great deals on Mac Tools or Snap On sold on Ebay. I got a great set of used metric deep offset box wrenches on Ebay that come in handy when adjusting valve clearances. Hard to beat Snap-ON quality IMHO.
I have some Harbour Freight stuff too. I got some T-handled Metric hex wrenches and their Impact Driver. Little odds and ends. Generally I go there for specialty, low use items since the quality is poor but the price is dirt cheap.
Your core toolkit ought to be quality chrome vanadium steel that is ANSI certified. It will pay off in the long run.
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Your core toolkit ought to be quality chrome vanadium steel that is ANSI certified. It will pay off in the long run.
Amen to that!
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steely wrote
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EssForty wrote
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Your core toolkit ought to be quality chrome vanadium steel that is ANSI certified. It will pay off in the long run.
Amen to that!
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10/09/08 at 21:21:42
Craftsman for the everyday stuff. You'll not regret. Harbor Frieght for the once in a while. Look to replace the tool kit that came with the bike with some quality tools (don't use part of your home set!).
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Awesome, thanks for all the great recomendations, I will go tool shopping this weekend if the lady will allow
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10/10/08 at 14:53:03
My list:
Wrenches
Socket Set
Plier Set
Knife
Screwdriver Set
All of these you can get for 15-20 dollars each at an autozone or home depot.
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10/10/08 at 15:28:43
Tools?I love tools!
Start with quality tools like Craftsman,SK......
I still have the tools I started with 30 years ago(holly cow I'm soundin' old)You will never regret buying quality basic tools,then add on as needed like everybody has been saying.So far I'm at about $10,000 into tools,and needing to start ANOTHER box for aviation stuff.
This is only one box.
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10/10/08 at 22:33:29
Holy nuts, demin! Tearing into it again? Best of luck!
You always seem to build a good lookin' bike!
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10/11/08 at 13:38:47
i buy alot of tools and if you want good ratchets don't go with craftsman, buy sk, husky, or snap on. craftsman ratchet quality has gone down the toilet. and almost all tools have a lifetime warranty anymore. warranty doesn't mean crap, i want tools that'll actually last a lifetime. my husky and sk ratchets are pretty old and are awsome.
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10/11/08 at 13:47:15
Nope,that's an old pic.It's the only one with my box in it.That bike is long gone,sold in back in June.
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Buy cheap tools and you want lose them
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