What tools.

[Misc]

Right,

I'm getting tools for my birthday & i'm wondering what tools i need. I want to be able to start repairing my bike myself & changing the brakepads/oil/wheels/chain etc by myself without taking it to a shop everytime. So what tools will i need to do most things on my bike. Can i get all the above tools in 1 set or will i have to buy seperatly, also whats a good tourqe wrench kit as i heard some arn't accurate.

Also, does anybody know of DVDs that show you how to do stuff to you're bike as that would be helpful.

Thank you.

Chris.

[veeeffarr]

Hi,

I have Sockets (8-19mm, 3/8 drive, Halfords Basic) Spanners (8-19mm, 21 & 24mm, Halfords Pro) a Feeler Gauge, and some screwdrivers.

I think there's a Halfords Pro kit with spanners and sockets that are worth getting.

Halfords Pro do a Torquey for about £50, excellent bit of kit so I've heard.

In fact, the whole Half. Pro range is excellent value for money.

[Misc]

Thanks! I'll take a look down there. And will this cover most basic stuff for my bike?

[veeeffarr]

[Jamie.]

Dont forget a good set of allen keys

[Misc]

It's a R6, the toolkit would of helped but didn't get that. Yes i have a few allen keys laying around. I just want everything there when i need it, i couldn't change my oil as i didn't have the tourqe wrench & didn't want to risk breaking the delicate threads on the drain bolt. I'd also like to take my wheels off & polish them. I'm eager to learn now i have a bike.

[Finglonga]

[stinkwheel]

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[code guru]

[Misc]

Thank you guys.

[Misc]

They always come in handy i suppose.

[.....]

I was in the same situation as you. See THIS THREAD

One thing that is missing from the set which is needed is a torque wrench.

[Misc]

Thanks, i'll have a nice read through. Yup torque wrench for me too, do you need to buy the bits for the torque sepratley?

[tatters]

[Nath]

Same here. Occasionally use it for wheel spindle nuts on my bros, but not all the time. Probably a good idea to use one if you don't have any experience of wielding spanners though.
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[Klause]

Halfords pro kit is at £99 from £150 at the moment, bought one about two weeks ago to add to my collection of tools at work very good quality!

Allen key T-bar type handles I find very good, some allen bolts you can't get sockets to because the socket base is too big. Think halfords sell these aswel not sure.
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[peterfisher]

Don't forget an Impact Screwdriver and Circlip Pliers.
Both can be invaluable and save a lot of time/money and heartache.
Regards
Peter

[Redd]

[owdamer]

Dont bother with the toolkit that comes with a new bike, its generally crap. All it will do is round off nuts. The only part of mine that I ever use is the ring spanner that fits the rear axle nut.
I've got a few yamaha toolkit spanners that i've bent to provide access to awkward places.
A good bike kit will be one that you build up over a few years.
Dont buy cheap tools as they are crap, they round off nuts, break, flake and rust. Spend a little extra and get something decent, it doesn't have to be snap on quality, just not cheap.
A nylon mallet is a good buy, great for wheel changes.
buy ring and open end spanners, ratchet spanners are usefull.
Next time you are in a garage have a good look round.

[kawakid]

Cheap rubber mallet that costs a quid from pound shop (obviously!)

Invaluable.

Yeahh that and torque, I seem to use the car trolly jack quite often too.

Ohh and the car axel stands are usefull too, for holding things or propping things up.
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[code guru]

well i just bought a big cabinet 2 put tools in and i got a few tools but were can i buy like loads off sockets and spanners ect? i might pop in halfords and c if they do like a big set so i can fill the draws up ect

[Misc]

Sorry to bring up this thread but was wondering if i actually need the 150 piece from Halfords? I'm not going deep into the bike, maybe removing wheels, spark plugs etc. So will the 60 piece cover most?

Also, do the bits from the socket sets fit right onto any tourque wrench?

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&categoryId=33931&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=33943&top_category=33943&topCategoryId=&crumb=33958-33943

Thanks once again.

[ZRX61]

[Misc]

Thanks for that. & about the tools, i want to buy parts for my bike this month so won't want to buy the 150 piece from Halfords but wondering if i actually need 150 & what other sets will cover basics for my bike?

[edd]

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEALEY-6-Drawer-Topchest-Toolkit-FREE-tools_W0QQitemZ8076057871QQcategoryZ30917QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I think the tools and box in the link above are a good deal, The tools will be fine to get you started, and the box will stop you losing them so easily, plus they are £50 cheaper than the halfords ones. Siegen hand tools are pretty much unheard of, but all their hand tools come with a lifetime guarantee, so for your first tools you cant go too far wrong. The box is Sealey american pro, and if my superline pro top box is anything to go by it will be very decent quality.

If you want to spend less money, I really would try looking for some GOOD used kit at a car boot sale. Brand new halfords stuff might be shinier, but if I could get some used Britool/Snap on/Teng tools kit for less money then id jump at the chance. just because theyve been used doesnt mean they are worse.
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