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Daeouse

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2022 Harley Sportster 883 (daily), 1986 GL 1200A "Wing Zero"
Hey all!

I recently spoke with the Snap-On rep at work, and will be purchasing a set of JIS screwdrivers and possibly opening an account with him. I know I need to replace some of my crappy tools already, however I wanted to know what tools you'd recommend buying to perform maintenance on my Wing?

-Specialized Tools (Piston sleeves, etc)
-Equipment (Brake bleeders, etc)
-Electronics (Digital testers, etc)
-Other?
 
A good set of sockets
wrenches
screwdrivers
A digital multi meter
a high quality soldering iron
wire strippers
heat gun.
Vacuum brake bleeding kit.
Torque wrench

Anything more than that, I buy it or make it as I need it. This has included Special sockets for removing/installing certain nuts on the bike’s clutch, stealing head, swing arm, etc.
 
I like to have a set of short metric wrenches in addition to the standard lengths. Short screwdrivers are also very handy. Don't be caught dead without at least a couple of pairs of needle nose pliers.
 
Good quality multi-meter(I prefer Fluke)
Accurate feeler gauge set
6 point wrenches/sockets for those fasteners that are half-way rounded off already.
Wire crimper/stripper
Soldering iron/solder/heat shrink tubing
Flexible mirror & bright flashlight
Selection of C-clamps
High quality vice-grips(cheap ones are basically useless under pressure)
 
[url=https://classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=200939#p200939:3htfybxx said:
flash2002 » Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:46 pm[/url]":3htfybxx]
Don't forget that magic wand with the magnet at the end, very handy when you drop that screw in no man's land.
+1
It got a workout today I just wished that I had used more Chinese stainless fasteners.... :smilie_happy:
 
I find that I'm using a 1/4" drive screwdriver handle on sockets for 80% of the cap screws these days. And, have an assortment of 10mm sockets! Another oft-used tool is a loooong pair of needle nose pliers with a 90 degree bend about 2" from the tip. A box of snug-fitting nitrile gloves (I like the light blue ones from Harbor Freight, very similar to Best brand).
 
[url=https://classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=201144#p201144:39yybgsi said:
wedoo2 » Today, 9:26 pm[/url]":39yybgsi]
You cannot have enough tools.

True. . . :smilie_happy:
 
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