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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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clutch hub holding tool, someone makes one, I built mine, and a impact is a must.

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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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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

You've got to have an impact driver. You'll never get all the case screws out without one.

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.