Must-Have Tools?

[Nikko684]

This is more of an opinions thread I guess, But anyways, I was wondering something. What tools do you guys consider a Must-Have in your garage for working on your scoot? aside from the normal things like, ratchets and screwdrivers, zip ties and wrenches? I mean specific tools that make the job easier. even hand made tools. Post a picture if it's something different or odd! For instance a hand made motorcycle lift. I know torque wrench is a must have. What else? recommendations? reviews on brands? etc..

 

[glider]

You may find something interesting here...

Home Made Tools - Harley Davidson Forums - HDTimeline.com

 

[Nikko684]

You may find something interesting here...

Home Made Tools - Harley Davidson Forums - HDTimeline.com

Thanks Glider. I looked through it. For sure there was a few interesting thing. But I noted that it's an older post, There is a lot of new members since then! Lets see if anybody else had any great ideas! I'm just curious, because people come up with some of the craziest, but yet functional tools! (bored at work, lol)

 

[Jeff Klarich]

Not that it's a tool but a can or two of sea foam, run a oz or 2 every 3rd tank and your scoot will thank you.:s

 

[fin_676]

I tend to have some wood laying around and at times build something if I need it
Compressor with a range of air tools (my compressor is a v twin)
Wrecking bar
Large C clamp various uses

And lots of other stuff as many things can be adapted or misused to get a task completed

Brian

 

[Jack Klarich]

Snap Ring pliers, torx bits:s

 

[jamesearl]

I'm no wrench,but in my saddlebags I keep a 1/2 in,and 7/16 wrench.Set of torx,and allen wrenches.Which is almost all the tools I have.

 

[Jack Klarich]

I keep seeing this "sea foam" pop up in multiple threads. I have never heard of it. What does it do exactly?

The rest of you guys thus far, thats good stuff. exactly what I'm looking for. Good stuff, man. I have torx bits and a nice ratchet set, as well as numerous screwdrivers but nothing special.

Seafoam has been around a long time, it is a great top end cleaner, try some in your gas tank:s Homepage - Sea Foam Sales Company

 

[Nikko684]

Seafoam has been around a long time, it is a great top end cleaner, try some in your gas tank:s Homepage - Sea Foam Sales Company

Thanks again Jack. Good info. I've never seen that stuff before. looks like I'm hitting Autozone after work, lol.

 

[Jeff Klarich]

Seafoam has been around a long time, it is a great top end cleaner, try some in your gas tank:s Homepage - Sea Foam Sales Company

I also pour a little in my oil prior to a oil change, add about a oz take her for a warm up ride and drain out the old oil. Helps clean out the bottom end as well.