Tools?


Nyuu

Nyuu

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I was searching the forum for a thread that would spell out exactly what you should have in your garage for all of the main/most common fixes, how-tos, and mods and was unable to find anything. So perhaps this thread could become that. For instance, a list of all of the "must have" tools and what they'll be used for. At some point maybe it'll become a sticky if it gets enough input. I know it'd help me as kind of a wish list that I could slowly knock out. So, who wants to start? Something like this but serious:

Sledgehammer - knocking dings out, fixing electrical :rolleyes:

This thread could always be moved to the other section as well, since even experienced riders may be new to the mechanical parts. Thanks for any input! :) I'll add tools posted to this post so it all shows up right here. If a tool is already posted, you can add what mods you can do with that tool if it isn't already listed next to it!

Edit:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Below here will be the real tool posts from all the members :)

Soldering Iron

Solder

Allen Wrenches - removing plastics from bikes
1/4 t-handle and a 3/8 t-handle

Allen Wrench Socket Set - for the Allen Wrench to install flashy things on bikes

Wrenches - to assist in installing flashy things.

Screw drivers - to screw

Duct tape - for when your talent runs out.

WD40 (Penetrating Blaster safer on the bike) - for when your muscles are too weak.

Hammer

Rag

Torque Wrench

Different Types/Sized Pliers - Hose clamps and such

18" Breaker Bar - Handle bars

Short and Long Socket Extenders - Spark plugs

Multimeter - For checking volts and continuity

Grunge/Chain Brush - Chain cleaning

Paddock Stands - Checking oil, cleaning chain, and beyond

Brake Fluid - Always good to have extra fluids laying around

Chain Lube (o-ting safe) - Always good to have extra fluids laying around

Oil - Always good to have extra fluids laying around

Anti-Freeze - Always good to have extra fluids laying around

Oil Filter Strap Wrench - Removing the filter

Magnet Pan - For holding bits and pieces

Magnet On A Stick - For grabbing hard to reach dropped pieces

Chain Alignment Tool - For aligning the chain

Loctite

Antiseize

Electrical Tape

Air Pressure Gauges
 
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Michael Wilson

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Allen wrenches- removing plastics from bikes

Socket sets- to instal flashy things on bikes

Wrenches- to assist in installing flashy things.

Screw drivers- to screw :)

Duct tape- for when your talent runs out.

Wd40- for when your muscles are too weak.
 
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99vengeur

Administrator
Staff member
In actuality, all the tools you need to work on the bike are found in the tool pouch under the pillion seat. Thanks Yamaha!

But carry on, nonetheless. :D
 
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Enjarin

Member
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Same stuff you fix planes with. A hammer and a rag :D
 
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MNGreg

waiting out winter
Elite Member
+1 on what everyone else said.

I would also add a torque wrench.
 
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JSP

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buzzbomb

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Long "T" handle allen wrenches are great to have around. Use the standard "L" style or the allen wrench socket set to break the bolt loose and spin it out with the "T." Use just the "T" on all the bolts on the plastics. I bought a cheap $5 set at Harbour Freight and they're great to have around. Tool companies are now making a "T" handle with a bit on one end of the "T." Those would be awesome, but I've yet to acquire a set.

I would also add an 18" breaker bar, for use with that allen socket set. You'll appreciate it if you ever want to remove the handlebars, or any other locktited bolts.

Short and long socket extenders, to get the spark plugs out.

Needle nose pliers for hose clamps and such.

To the standard 8mm to 19mm wrench list I would add a couple really big ones, for the rear axle. I forget exactly what size.

Also, a basic multimeter can be invaluable. Just the ability to check for continuity and voltage makes it worth it, and those two checks are pretty simple in most cases.

Grunge brush or similar for chain cleaning.

Lastly, if they can be considered a tool, paddock stands are awesome to have as well. They make everything from checking the oil to lubing the chain so much easier.

That's all that comes to mind at the moment. I'm sure I'll think of more, as soon I click on "Submit Reply" LOL
 
RooKie

RooKie

New Member
Need to make sure all tools are in metric units. None of that Inches BS. :D
 
Nyuu

Nyuu

New Member
Excellent posts so far everyone, going to add all of these to the first post. It's helping me plan my garage out so I'm sure it'll help any other newly mechanical members.

Edit: The more you put in your post, the more helpful it'll be when someone checks this thread. They'll see the mod/work they want to do and know which tools they should have before starting it. Think of anything and everything you can, even the little stuff will help someone that knows nothing. Things like duct tape, paddock stands are perfectly acceptable :) If it should be in your garage to work on the FZ6R, it can go on this list!
 
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JT

Monster Member
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Not sure how far inot maintance you want to go. but here are a few things I keep in stock

WD-40 (already mentiond)
Chain lube has to be o-ting safe
chain brush
brake fluid
a drive and drill set will come in handy for certain mods
 

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MNGreg

waiting out winter
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Michael Wilson

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Make sure you have a 1in ram air inpact gun. You never know when you need to twist a bike in half ;)
 
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dart1963

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-the very large, not in most tool kits, wrench needed for the rear axle (little help on the size???)....
-[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Northern-Industrial-Magnetic-Parts-Tray/dp/B000JFGSK2/ref=sr_1_16?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1343093787&sr=1-16&keywords=magnet+parts+holder"]magnet pan[/ame] for holding bits and pieces
-[ame="http://www.amazon.com/SE-15Lb-Magnet-Pick-up-Tool/dp/B000RB3XBA/ref=pd_cp_hi_0"]magnet on a stick[/ame] (extension...) for getting the bolts when you drop them in between the darnest places
-small penlight for finding said parts stuck in darnest places
-Chain alignment tool or string or something



I guess you could split it into tools and common fluids/expendable stuff as these are just as important as the tools

-loctite, small tube goes a long way
-antiseize, optional, not recommended on first install, but if you are checking plugs and not changing them, it is.
-electrical tape
 

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bmw675

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2 nice air pressure gauges. One for the garage, one to keep with the bike.

buzzbomb said:
Long "T" handle allen wrenches are great to have around. Use the standard "L" style or the allen wrench socket set to break the bolt loose and spin it out with the "T." Use just the "T" on all the bolts on the plastics. I bought a cheap $5 set at Harbour Freight and they're great to have around. Tool companies are now making a "T" handle with a bit on one end of the "T." Those would be awesome, but I've yet to acquire a set.
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Last year I picked up a 50 piece hex/torx socket set. I ended up getting a screwdriver handle wrench that has a 1/4" drive on the end. works great with these sockets to take plastics and everything else off. much easier then trying to turn little allen wrenches.
 
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