I've realised I'm woefully unprepared

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Today I set about trying to take my fairings off and and set about putting on the track plastics.

This was going to be done using the sporadic collection of tools lying in a disorganised mess in the garage. Basically I've realised if I'm going to do this properly then I need to sort myself out with a decent(ish) set of tools so I can do work on my bike properly.

But being a bit of a mong when it comes to stuff like this I don't really know what I need. Would THIS be a good starting point?

Anything else I should get as well?

Cheers
Joe

Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

For fairing stuff, you want a half decent set of allen keys.
You'll also want a spark plug socket, a set of screwdrivers, all the basics.

If you've got some spare cash lying around and want to get it all, you can get a lush Teng Tools set off eBay for £300.

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TC8140NF-TENG-140-PCE-TOOL-KIT_W0QQitemZ8061561609QQcategoryZ30917QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

firefox · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

ive got the similar set, they make good tools and you get a lifetime warrenty Thumbs Up

just get some screw drivers lol

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&productId=173083&categoryId=33931&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=33931&crumb=33958-33943&varient=&CarSelectorCatalogId=&CarSelectorGroupId=

jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

Halfords profesonal 150pc set should do almost anything on your bike, car, and tractor. Last week they were reduced to £100 from £150.
HTH
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Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

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colezxr · Traffic Copper Joined: 31 Oct 2005 Karma :

yer ive got the same set as that , all you need is the 150 piece set and a set of screwdrivers they do some nice ones for about 10 or 15 quid, then maybe a set of pliyers and wire cutters Thumbs Up

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SoND · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Jul 2005 Karma :

Make sure you have a big hammer and an even bigger hammer, they always come in useful for something.
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michael j · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Karma :

The track day is nearly 2 weeks away. I'd say you've plenty of time to get yourself prepared Smile

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anders · Banned Joined: 17 Sep 2005 Karma :

Will definately not take you two weeks, but I get your drift, I have never taken my bikes fairings off.

Will the owners handbook have any info? are all bikes the same?
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colezxr · Traffic Copper Joined: 31 Oct 2005 Karma :

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Drill.

Fibreglass kit for when you fuck up the drilling.

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mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

Those Halfords Professional tools arn't bad at all. I have a few Draper expert ratchet spanners and the rathets broken on them, and I have a halfords ratchet spanner and it still works fine.
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Aikman666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Dec 2004 Karma :

To me angle grinders are an absolute necessity, along with a pillar drill and a decent hand held (with a range of bits to fit). Of course an allen tool (though you'll tend to find that your bike will only use 2-3 different allen sizes). Oh and i reccomend getting a set of tapping tools. The reason i say drills and angle grinders is that it always happens that there is one or two allen bolts that have completely rounded off...and conventional means just wont work. I say this from experience - my bike is hardly a year old - always garaged, but when it comes to trying to undo some screws or bolts it all goes to buggery. Good luck!
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GearboxGeezer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

Ive used halfords pros since they first come out, there fucking wicked, There very reliable, nice feel and look the bullocks, Ive heard that there made by snap on.

phk6 · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Karma :

or get a job that buys you wot ever tools you need XD
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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

I'd take Rookies advice and fork out the cash for the 300 quid box, can't go wrong with Teng Tools.

My college has got 9 of the HUGE tool boxes with everything, 8 of them are locked though as the bloody rag heads keep on nicking tools for shits and giggles Rolling Eyes

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fast_tzr · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Karma :

Suprised no one has mentioned a torque wrench, may need one for fiddling about with wheel nuts etc.
Btw, how can this be cheaper than the one firefox posted? Confused

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&productId=173022&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=33943&categoryId=31535&crumb=33958-33943&varient=&CarSelectorCatalogId=#

WavyGravy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Karma :

Definitely torque wrench

also feeler guages, blow lamp, impact driver

Desirable Dremel tool or similar

maybe mole grips as theyre useful for holding things, dont ever undo a good bolt with them though they knacker everything they touch

theres so much stuff you accumulate though, brake bleeding kit, copper grease, vaseline, long reach sockets, valve compressor, ring compressor, etc etc etc
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