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QM
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PostPosted: 11:32 - 16 Jul 2011    Post subject: Basic Toolkit Reply with quote
Okay having realised that I need to start to learn how to do things for myself I have ordered a Haynes manual for my CG and one for my Hornet but I haven't much in the way of tools just a couple of screwdrivers and spanners and a hammer.

So what I need to do is to get together a basic toolkit, one I can expand over time but I am unsure as to what to get. If anyone can help me with a list of tools that I should get I would really appreciate it.
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PostPosted: 11:39 - 16 Jul 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
A decent socket set is a good start. The Halfords Pro range is good for the home tinkerer.
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PostPosted: 12:19 - 16 Jul 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
BCF search function is your friend.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=221092&highlight=basic+tools
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PostPosted: 17:12 - 16 Jul 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Joe wrote:
A decent socket set is a good start. The Halfords Pro range is good for the home tinkerer.


SPANNERS!

FFS why does every one go crazy about sockets! FIRST tools they reach for, too....

Spanners are the start of every tool kit. They are simple, cheap and versatile. You'll also need a set to hold the end of the bolt you are trying to take the not of the back off... either with sockts or, if you are a bit canny, the second set of cheap spanners you got.

8mm-24mm is the common 'range'; and you can get a pretty good set for probably about a tenner....
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PostPosted: 07:18 - 17 Jul 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 07:18 - 17 Jul 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Vincent wrote:

Philips and straight Screwdrivers


He has 2 Hondas, he needs JIS screwdrivers, not Philips
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PostPosted: 10:17 - 17 Jul 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you very much I now know whats going on my Christmas list Laughing
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PostPosted: 10:26 - 17 Jul 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_177537_langId_-1_categoryId_165572

I bought this a couple of weeks ago. It does everything.
8-10-12-13-14 Spanners are crucial too.
Instead of 1/2" socket set, I use electrical impact wrench.
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