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finniee
Spanner Monkey



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PostPosted: 23:08 - 02 Jan 2014    Post subject: tools list Reply with quote
Was thinking today, well been doing more and more maintenance on the bike, been borrowing tools from next door to use. I have the silly wee tool kit Honda give you.
Does anyone have a list on what I need tool/maintenance wise.
Have got - chain cleaner, chain lube and oil ( Castrol Power 10W/40).
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P.addy
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PostPosted: 23:09 - 02 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cant really need much more than a Halfords tool kit. Thumbs Up
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nowhere.elysium
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PostPosted: 23:12 - 02 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Socket set, spanner set, impact driver (although you hopefully won't need it), pliers, mole grips, mallet, breaker bar, screwdriver set, multimeter, lubricants, shock'n'unlock spray. Those are the most useful ones that I can come up with off the top of my head.
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finniee
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PostPosted: 23:12 - 02 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paddy. wrote:
Cant really need much more than a Halfords tool kit. Thumbs Up


https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_263987_langId_-1_categoryId_165547

yay or nae ?
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P.addy
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PostPosted: 23:13 - 02 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Was thinking more - https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_862421_langId_-1_categoryId_255215

Lots of stuff.
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finniee
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PostPosted: 23:24 - 02 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paddy. wrote:
Was thinking more - https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_862421_langId_-1_categoryId_255215

Lots of stuff.


How long till Xmas ?. Booked marked and will sort it out soon, thank you Very Happy
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Walloper
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PostPosted: 23:29 - 02 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paddy. wrote:
Cant really need much more than a Halfords tool kit. Thumbs Up


This ^^^ simple and has about what you need for bike maintenance and a bit more if you can afford the Professional.

They are a bit short on the 'special sockets' though.
(They 'look like loads' to the un-informed)
Great for 98% of work on bikes and cars and diggers and Oil Rig Top Drives and HPUs and Toyota Pick-Ups, Lifeboats (Helicopter doors and seats too. )
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BillyJ
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PostPosted: 23:50 - 02 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paddy. wrote:
Was thinking more - https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_862421_langId_-1_categoryId_255215

Lots of stuff.


+1

or https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_862463_langId_-1_categoryId_255215. That's the one I have, the magnetic tip for the screw driver died after 4 months but I used the warranty and even left the receipt at home but they were still cool with it. Brilliant set, unbeatable with the addition of a breaker bar (I use an old pipe) proven with a lifetime warranty, well worth it Thumbs Up
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Deadonkey
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PostPosted: 00:45 - 03 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's maybe just me but upon inspecting a halfords socket set, the 150 piece one. In a store I wasn't that impressed. The spanners looked a bit cheap, there is loads of imperial stuff that isn't much use to anyone. And I don't like it that their sockets arnt 6 point.
There's a nice britool 1/4 and 3/8 one about that's about £120 on eBay. Much better. I have the 1/4 and 1/2" one got maybe 5 years ago cost £115.
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Walloper
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PostPosted: 01:13 - 03 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Deadonkey wrote:
It's maybe just me but upon inspecting a halfords socket set, the 150 piece one. In a store I wasn't that impressed. The spanners looked a bit cheap, there is loads of imperial stuff that isn't much use to anyone. And I don't like it that their sockets arnt 6 point.
There's a nice britool 1/4 and 3/8 one about that's about £120 on eBay. Much better. I have the 1/4 and 1/2" one got maybe 5 years ago cost £115.

Id pitch halfords pro stuff against anything. They're very good value for.money.
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 01:25 - 03 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

The Halfords pro kits are a decent buy, although as pointed out above there are a load of AF sockets in there which will be of little use for most people.

However for basic work a set of pliers, couple of screw drivers, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm and 17mm spanners, plug spanner and a socket / breaker bar / ratchet for the rear wheel spindle nut. After that buy what you need for the job, or what you find that you think will be useful and which turns up cheap for a decent quality item (ie, when you find Facom or the like in the bargain bucket).

All the best

Keith
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The other Paul Rudd
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PostPosted: 01:51 - 03 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just found this while hunting around for tools.

https://www.primetools.co.uk/product/131499
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gavcarter
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PostPosted: 02:13 - 03 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Without a doubt i ALWAYS go for 6 sided sockets, the others usually round off nuts or round themselves off.
Fine for general use but if your getting stuck into breaking apart something thats been rusted a while 6 sided are definatley the better option.
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Walloper
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PostPosted: 09:11 - 03 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
gavcarter wrote:
Without a doubt i ALWAYS go for 6 sided sockets, the others usually round off nuts or round themselves off.
Fine for general use but if your getting stuck into breaking apart something thats been rusted a while 6 sided are definatley the better option.


12 point tools provide easier access in confined space. I use tools everyday I agree that 6 point is better for stubborn fasteners but I would suggest having a few but not for everyday use. They're a PIA fir everyday use.
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marlc0
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PostPosted: 10:52 - 03 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Walloper wrote:
gavcarter wrote:
Without a doubt i ALWAYS go for 6 sided sockets, the others usually round off nuts or round themselves off.
Fine for general use but if your getting stuck into breaking apart something thats been rusted a while 6 sided are definatley the better option.


12 point tools provide easier access in confined space. I use tools everyday I agree that 6 point is better for stubborn fasteners but I would suggest having a few but not for everyday use. They're a PIA fir everyday use.


I'm with Walloper on this, as a mechanic dealing with rusty shite all the time, 12 point are lots nicer to use. If you're having issues, just bang on a 6 point impact socket and break it out that way.

Provided you clean up and lubricate everything properly, you should only have to do this once.

One for this do-get list, either molycote or copperslip, apply this to threads/spot faces of bolts before bolting everything up, it makes everything go together easier and come apart soooo much easier.

Other than that halfords tool kit, which is a really good starter, i'd suggest having a look on flea bay/gumtree for second hand tools/tool boxes. I just a massive bargain on this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151199913648?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 It looks a bit tatty, but it works as well as a brand new tool chest would, and for a fraction of the price, and packed full of tools/other goodies.
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