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| Author: | rusty34 [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Essential Tools Question (Noob) |
I have a fairly good selection of metric hand tools and torque wrenches for general automotive servicing but am looking for suggestions on what I should be thinking about tool-wise for Kawi 2-stroke service and maintenance. Would like to eventually be equipped to do whatever needs to be done and may be looking to add another bike soon also. Do I need an impact driver set? Do I need an (inexpensive?) lift or support of some type for home use or will the center stand suffice for most things? I will likely have the steering head apart, wheels off and engine out at some point. Thanks, Rusty34 |
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| Author: | Ja-Moo [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential Tools Question (Noob) |
clutch hub holding tool, someone makes one, I built mine, and a impact is a must. |
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| Author: | mraxl [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential Tools Question (Noob) |
An impact driver can come in handy. I had to use one yesterday. A lift is a convenience, not a requirement. A dial gauge is needed for timing & wheel truing, etc. A Mighty Vac is helpful for brake bleeding and crankseal tests. An analog multimeter is very useful to have. |
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| Author: | Dewman418 [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential Tools Question (Noob) |
The most thing important is your pc with the resource and this place book marked
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| Author: | Nigel72iv [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential Tools Question (Noob) |
Dewman418 wrote: The most thing important is your pc with the resource and this place book marked http://www.kawtriple.com/mraxl/ 
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| Author: | garand1944 [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential Tools Question (Noob) |
camera, notepad and pencil
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| Author: | scrambler73 [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential Tools Question (Noob) |
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| Author: | hooktool [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential Tools Question (Noob) |
I'm not a lift guy, but prefer the roll around stool. You already gotten a good list-they don't require much in the way of special tools. A hammer impact AND a 3/8 air impact are a must for me. John |
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| Author: | Bugman Jeff [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential Tools Question (Noob) |
You've got to have an impact driver. You'll never get all the case screws out without one. |
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| Author: | scrambler73 [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Essential Tools Question (Noob) |
I started to seriously think about how many tools I use when working on triples, and I wouldn't want to live without any of them. Impacts, specialty tools (clutch/sprocket holders, rotor puller), LIFT, dial gauge, bore gauges, GOOD SET of screwdrivers. Lazer pointer, mini-led w/magnetic base (talk about handy!)... My favorite is the oddball set of dental pics I stole from my wife's college art stuff (used for clay sculpture). Those little suckers are used for everything from piston c-clip removal, pre-poking holes in seat covers for install of stainless trims, to holding/removing the itty bitty parts (c-clips, etc) inside of tach and speedos. I even clean my fingernails with them. |
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