Most frequently used socket sizes and tools?

[Khanivore]

I'm going to go to Toolstation and grab some tools as I don't even have the basic stuff right now. In the first instance all i need is enough stuff to get my crash bungs and rear hugger on to the bike. However, if i'm going down to the shops anyway I might as well buy a toolkit/set. Can anyone recommend something low end? I won't be using it much to be honest but want to cover at least the most common sizes and stuff.
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Monster 1200R

[CaNsA]

Depend on the job and the bike.

[Khanivore]

[Fizzer Thou]

Hondas seem to use mostly 8,10,12,14 and 17mm AF sizes.A 19mm is handy to have,as is a socket for the rear wheel spindle nut.Check your bikes toolkit for the sizes needed to remove either wheel.

Some socket kits come with totally useless 11,15 and 16mm sizes,so they seem to be redundant on a bike.Strangely,the 15mm sockets have been useful on my car,but not come across any bike (so far) that uses these sizes.
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Just talk bikes.What else is there?

Always have a 'Plan B'

[map]

[G]

What's your budget?

For £60-£70 you could get socket set and separate spanner set with 6-32mm in both and allen key bits 3-14mm or something.
That should cover pretty much everything - said kit has torx keys, but not sockets. However they don't come up muxh on bikes.

[clancy]

Get a socket set with two different size ratchets and variety of sockets, you ideally want long sockets as we'll. that, few screwdrivers and Allen keys you can pretty much do anything

Should easily get a kit with those sockets in for cheap, if your barely ever going to use it you don't need over priced stuff
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KLX 300r

[MarJay]

[jeddy11]

Guarentee the manufacturer will throw in an odd size just to piss you off !!! One for the car was an 11m for the bleep nipples same with allen keys one of my cars needed a 7mm one for the brake callipers which no sets come with so had to buy seperate specialist tool.

Same with torx sets and other such rediculous fastners all designed to fleece more of your hard earned cash..
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[G]

KTM claimt hat 85% of the fasteners on the 690 enduro can be undone with three tolls and that seems about right.

Also nice that most of their bolts are both hex-head and take a trx key inside.

[Khanivore]

Could people maybe post a few links from toolstation or amazon plz? Would really help me out. Going cheaper probably makes sense due to the likely infrequent use - but i'd prefer to avoid so cheap that I'm going to damage the bike. I've been looking on there and am none the wiser.
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Monster 1200R

[G]

What sort of budget are you thinking?

Anyway; Silverline spanner set:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-SP100-Metric-Professional-Spanner/dp/B000LFTQMC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386786501&sr=8-1&keywords=silverline+spanners+25

Socket set:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/socket-tool-professional-quality-NEILSEN/dp/B004UKPEIE/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1386786546&sr=8-16&keywords=94+piece+socket+set

I have used the Spanner set and like it.
I haven't that socket set, but have similar. I had a look at one of the above at a show I was at and it looked better than some of the similar ones.

Later, I'd get a 3/8th set to add to it - if it were me, a comprehensive Draper wall drive set.

[Khanivore]

Thanks G! I will check that out and find equivelant at Screwfix and toolstation as then i can go pick it up
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Monster 1200R

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[Khanivore]

Hmm the only socket set with that many pieces that i could see costs about 3x as much. Is that the one you mean? If so I'll get the amazon one!
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Monster 1200R

[Khanivore]

G this? https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Socket+Set+1/2%22+&+1/4%22/p18555
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Monster 1200R

[lukamon]

with tools, I always advise to buy quality, then never buy again

if you're starting with the basics:

1/4" set
https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_177537_langId_-1_categoryId_255215#tab3

1/2" sockets
https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_255215_productId_189804_langId_-1?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=lwmlxq&istBid=tztx&_$$ja=cgid:8475776884|tsid:35522|cid:166296844|lid:55463082885|nw:search|crid:33910835764|dvc:c|adp:1o1|bku:1&gclid=CLaWqO3sqLsCFSPnwgodhScAUQ#tab3

+ ratchet
https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_255215_productId_189804_langId_-1?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=lwmlxq&istBid=tztx&_$$ja=cgid:8475776884|tsid:35522|cid:166296844|lid:55463082885|nw:search|crid:33910835764|dvc:c|adp:1o1|bku:1&gclid=CLaWqO3sqLsCFSPnwgodhScAUQ#tab3

plus maybe a rear spindle socket if its an odd / large size

I have all the above tools, and they never break or round off, in fact a couple times now I've snapped the head off a bolt rather than round it off with the 1/2" sockets

and never buy Halfords tools full price, the 1/4" set is often up £15 in store rather than the £25 "half price offer" on the website
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killa wrote: Im an ass man myself

[Raffles]

[G]

That was the 94 piece set similar to the one I linked to on amazon, yes. It may be exactly the same as one I have, or just similar.

[lukamon]

Hardly "loads of money" G, should be able to get that lot for £40 when on offer, start with good stuff and you wont be stuck halfway through a job one night with your 10mm bit spit into a 3 sided flanged thing that used to be a socket, and no way of finishing the job.
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killa wrote: Im an ass man myself

[Khanivore]

I thought halfrauds stuff was generally crap. Is the stuff you linked high quality then? If so I might wait until new year sales in store or something.
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Monster 1200R

[lukamon]

the "advanced professional" ( ) range is great yes, lifetime guarantee too. doesn't apply to the moving parts in the ratchet, but then I've never managed to break either of mine, and they sell new mechanisms in store if you ever manage it

have a google round and see what other people say too
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killa wrote: Im an ass man myself

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[yampug]

don't know if they send to uk but found this on ebay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251pc-DIY-Tool-Kit-Box-Trolley-Set-Case-Socket-Bits-Hammer-Screw-Driver-Glue-Gun-/331075840409?pt=UK_Garage_Equipment_Tools_Tool_Boxes_Storage&hash=item4d15a86999

or this one - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186-tlg-Werkzeugkoffer-Werkzeugtrolley-Werkzeug-Set-Werkzeugset-Geschenkidee-/111236070999?pt=DE_Baby_Kind_Baby_T%C3%BCr_Treppenschutz&hash=item19e62fbe57

[andym]

I've always gone for cheap tool sets, and so I haven't broken anything in over 3 years.

Mind you I don't really have any mechanical knowledge, so my most common socket size would be claw hammer I guess