What DIY tools to buy?

[Luff]

Hi old birds here... been wanting to do some DIY work on my bike. Went down to DIY shops and mustafa, overwhelmed at the various brands and sets of tools..

 

Of coz I can buy the specific tools for my specific needs for specific DIY job, but buyin single pieces wd cost more ... me right?

 

So any bro here can advise me as to what kinda toolset would be most commonly used?

 

thanks in advance!!

[KeraKing]

-spanners with sockets on the other end..

sizes 8,10,12,14, look for one which are open ended with 10&12 at either ends.

-high quality screwdrivers

-high quality allenkey set

-pliers

-spark plug opener (check ur size)

-big spanner for wheel (check ur size)

[MiddleAgedBiker]

I would recommend buying a good ratchet/socket set, with the most commonly used sizes on Japanese bikes if you're riding a Japanese bike. As previous poster stated, these would be 8, 10, 12, 14 mostly. Then if you go further you will also need other sizes like 17 and 24, but these can be purchased separately later. Some sizes would also need to be deep sockets, also can be purchased separately. You'll need a bunch of extensions and adapters to go with these, which you can buy when you need them. Adapters that adapt 3/8" drive to 1/4" drive and vice versa, 1/2" to 3/8" and vice versa.

 

Ratchets/sockets are the tools I use 90% of the time.

 

You can also purchase phillips and hex head sockets for the ratchet.

 

Then you will need combination wrenches (with open end one side, ring on other side) in 8, 10, 12 and 14 also, for those times when you need to "hold" a nut at the other end, or when you need to use the open wrench.

 

You'll also need a good set of Phillips screwdrivers. We don't encounter flat head screws that much on Japanese bikes except for hose clamps.

 

Then a set of hex (allen) wrenches.

 

Other stuff I would highly recommend keeping in your toolbox: Vice-grips, hammer, impact screwdriver, mallet, centrepunch (when you can't use the impact screwdriver because the backing material is not strong enough), needle nose pliers, regular pliers, big flat head screwdriver for general prying and drift work (although all textbooks say not to use it this way, but all mechanics do anyway), torque wrenches for the different ranges, normally 20 - 300 inch pounds range, another for 20 - 100 ft/lb range. In some rare cases, like for front sprocket nuts, you may need to go up to 150 ft/lb, and a set of broken screw extractors.

 

With these you can pretty much do most things on your bike properly, and be able to handle most situations that come up.

 

Most importantly you need the workshop manual for your bike. That is probably one of the most important "tools" to have.

[Luff]

-spanners with sockets on the other end..

sizes 8,10,12,14, look for one which are open ended with 10&12 at either ends.

-high quality screwdrivers

-high quality allenkey set

-pliers

-spark plug opener (check ur size)

-big spanner for wheel (check ur size)

 

Seems like the introductory tools I might need...

 

thanks a lot bro!!

[Luff]

I would recommend buying a good ratchet/socket set, with the most commonly used sizes on Japanese bikes if you're riding a Japanese bike. As previous poster stated, these would be 8, 10, 12, 14 mostly. Then if you go further you will also need other sizes like 17 and 24, but these can be purchased separately later. Some sizes would also need to be deep sockets, also can be purchased separately. You'll need a bunch of extensions and adapters to go with these, which you can buy when you need them. Adapters that adapt 3/8" drive to 1/4" drive and vice versa, 1/2" to 3/8" and vice versa.

 

Ratchets/sockets are the tools I use 90% of the time.

 

You can also purchase phillips and hex head sockets for the ratchet.

 

Then you will need combination wrenches (with open end one side, ring on other side) in 8, 10, 12 and 14 also, for those times when you need to "hold" a nut at the other end, or when you need to use the open wrench.

 

You'll also need a good set of Phillips screwdrivers. We don't encounter flat head screws that much on Japanese bikes except for hose clamps.

 

Then a set of hex (allen) wrenches.

 

Other stuff I would highly recommend keeping in your toolbox: Vice-grips, hammer, impact screwdriver, mallet, centrepunch (when you can't use the impact screwdriver because the backing material is not strong enough), needle nose pliers, regular pliers, big flat head screwdriver for general prying and drift work (although all textbooks say not to use it this way, but all mechanics do anyway), torque wrenches for the different ranges, normally 20 - 300 inch pounds range, another for 20 - 100 ft/lb range. In some rare cases, like for front sprocket nuts, you may need to go up to 150 ft/lb, and a set of broken screw extractors.

 

With these you can pretty much do most things on your bike properly, and be able to handle most situations that come up.

 

Most importantly you need the workshop manual for your bike. That is probably one of the most important "tools" to have.

 

Introductory tools explained,

Intermediate tools expounded.

 

The springs in my head sprung out after reading your notes bro,

but dun get me wrong... it's very much appreciated!!!

 

Think i'll refer back to your post again & again as I slowly progress in knowledge & experience.

 

Gosh... how I wish I can help old birds to DIY their bikes (free labour) when time allows

 

Pls dun suan me to go work as mechanic for free wo~

[Luff]

I would recommend buying a good ratchet/socket set, with the most commonly used sizes on Japanese bikes if you're riding a Japanese bike. As previous poster stated, these would be 8, 10, 12, 14 mostly. Then if you go further you will also need other sizes like 17 and 24, but these can be purchased separately later. Some sizes would also need to be deep sockets, also can be purchased separately. You'll need a bunch of extensions and adapters to go with these, which you can buy when you need them. Adapters that adapt 3/8" drive to 1/4" drive and vice versa, 1/2" to 3/8" and vice versa.

 

Ratchets/sockets are the tools I use 90% of the time.

 

You can also purchase phillips and hex head sockets for the ratchet.

 

Then you will need combination wrenches (with open end one side, ring on other side) in 8, 10, 12 and 14 also, for those times when you need to "hold" a nut at the other end, or when you need to use the open wrench.

 

You'll also need a good set of Phillips screwdrivers. We don't encounter flat head screws that much on Japanese bikes except for hose clamps.

 

Then a set of hex (allen) wrenches.

 

Other stuff I would highly recommend keeping in your toolbox: Vice-grips, hammer, impact screwdriver, mallet, centrepunch (when you can't use the impact screwdriver because the backing material is not strong enough), needle nose pliers, regular pliers, big flat head screwdriver for general prying and drift work (although all textbooks say not to use it this way, but all mechanics do anyway), torque wrenches for the different ranges, normally 20 - 300 inch pounds range, another for 20 - 100 ft/lb range. In some rare cases, like for front sprocket nuts, you may need to go up to 150 ft/lb, and a set of broken screw extractors.

 

With these you can pretty much do most things on your bike properly, and be able to handle most situations that come up.

 

Most importantly you need the workshop manual for your bike. That is probably one of the most important "tools" to have.

 

Introductory tools explained,

Intermediate tools expounded.

 

The springs in my head sprung out after reading your notes bro,

but dun get me wrong... it's very much appreciated!!!

 

Think i'll refer back to your post again & again as I slowly progress in knowledge & experience.

 

Gosh... how I wish I can help old birds to DIY their bikes (free labour) when time allows

 

Pls dun suan me to go work as mechanic for free wo~

[ezzyoiler]

THE MOST IMPORTANT ..is to figure out the size of your tool box.

without this your tools is going to go awol...at best damage without a proper storage.....

[ayim2785]

Hi All,

 

Need help, Where can i get a toolkit set for my Fazer6S2 yr2007? The previous owner of the bike lost it.

 

Thanks.

[MiddleAgedBiker]

Hi All,

 

Need help, Where can i get a toolkit set for my Fazer6S2 yr2007? The previous owner of the bike lost it.

 

Thanks.

 

Rather than get the stock toolkit why not go to a Fazer forum and ask them what's in that toolkit? Then buy proper tools to replace them. The tools that come in stock toolkits are normally made of very poor materials. Or if you really just want the stock toolkit, Hong Leong should be able to order them for you.

[KeraKing]

I would recommend buying a good ratchet/socket set, with the most commonly used sizes on Japanese bikes if you're riding a Japanese bike. As previous poster stated, these would be 8, 10, 12, 14 mostly. Then if you go further you will also need other sizes like 17 and 24, but these can be purchased separately later. Some sizes would also need to be deep sockets, also can be purchased separately. You'll need a bunch of extensions and adapters to go with these, which you can buy when you need them. Adapters that adapt 3/8" drive to 1/4" drive and vice versa, 1/2" to 3/8" and vice versa.

 

Ratchets/sockets are the tools I use 90% of the time.

 

You can also purchase phillips and hex head sockets for the ratchet.

 

Then you will need combination wrenches (with open end one side, ring on other side) in 8, 10, 12 and 14 also, for those times when you need to "hold" a nut at the other end, or when you need to use the open wrench.

 

You'll also need a good set of Phillips screwdrivers. We don't encounter flat head screws that much on Japanese bikes except for hose clamps.

 

Then a set of hex (allen) wrenches.

 

Other stuff I would highly recommend keeping in your toolbox: Vice-grips, hammer, impact screwdriver, mallet, centrepunch (when you can't use the impact screwdriver because the backing material is not strong enough), needle nose pliers, regular pliers, big flat head screwdriver for general prying and drift work (although all textbooks say not to use it this way, but all mechanics do anyway), torque wrenches for the different ranges, normally 20 - 300 inch pounds range, another for 20 - 100 ft/lb range. In some rare cases, like for front sprocket nuts, you may need to go up to 150 ft/lb, and a set of broken screw extractors.

 

With these you can pretty much do most things on your bike properly, and be able to handle most situations that come up.

 

Most importantly you need the workshop manual for your bike. That is probably one of the most important "tools" to have.

 

good to print this.. hee

[aRcHeR]

and remember, good tools are not cheap..

[deckard]

how come nobody say wd-40? this important too.

[ezzyoiler]

yes wd40....

i alwaye have epoxy steel in my tool box too. this epoxy can fix brokem or cracked parts.

[Tachnicolour]

if on liquids, loctite 242 may be an idea.

for critical bolts you wouldn't want coming loose due to vibrations.

 

for peace of mind, i use it on my caliper affixing bolts.

 

and, 3M heavy duty mounting tape is nice to have handy.

 

and to ask, anyone know where to get helicoil locally? tried looking around for abit, wound up ordering through amazon.

[ulysses_sc]

anyone know where to get helicoil locally? tried looking around for abit, wound up ordering through amazon.

 

Try the screw shop near Ah boy.

[ulysses_sc]

Hi All,

 

Need help, Where can i get a toolkit set for my Fazer6S2 yr2007? The previous owner of the bike lost it.

 

Thanks.

 

No point getting a replacement OEM tool kit. Quality is simply crap. Basic wrenches, screwdriver, allen keys will be sufficient for emergency usage. The only bike specific tool worth getting is the spark plug opener, as the OEM one usually works best.

[Phang]

Try the screw shop near Ah boy.

 

Yes, most of the fastener (screw) shops sell thread repair kit

[ayim2785]

No point getting a replacement OEM tool kit. Quality is simply crap. Basic wrenches, screwdriver, allen keys will be sufficient for emergency usage. The only bike specific tool worth getting is the spark plug opener, as the OEM one usually works best.

 

Thanks.. Bro.

[gohjohan]

My 12mm t-wrench and flare nut wrenches are Toptul, my Japanese stainless steel allen keys are Number 8, analog Vernier calipers is some German brand, clutch oiler is Daytona MC (a Japanese brand I bought in HK), bent needlenose pliers I got from Daiso, that's all I can think on my head at the moment. Still got somemore, but I have to dig deeper into my tool kit to find out.

[spaiduhz]

Here is what i have.

 

Half drive Ratchet set from sheng siong, 20 dolls. Has a two way ratchet handle, socket heads from size 8 to 32, 3" extension, 6" extension, T bar converter, a plastic cog for reasons unknown, and a car spark plug opener.

 

Spanner set from universal supermart for 18 dollars. Size 8 to 26. All the spanners you need.

 

Big adjustable spanner. Good to have. Sadly, mine got "borrowed".

 

Screwdriver set. Get one whose shaft extends to the back of the handle. May look cheap, but it will outlast more expensive rubber handle screwdrivers. Until a smart aleck uses it as a chiesel. I find out who chipped my phillips screwdriver, i whack his head with that screwdriver. 16 dollars from universal.

 

Two ended socket handle. For heavy duty work, like releasing the rear nut for chain tensioning. 8 dollars from universal.

 

Oil filter tool. Snaps onto a half drive, or you can use a size 17 scanner. Take off the adapter, and its 3/8 drive compatible. Its for when the common hand tool is unable to maneuver around tight spaces. Yew aik hung, 25 dollars.

 

Spark plug socket head. Yew aik hung, 10 bucks. Half drives are awesome.

 

Wd40. There is always a use. Just dont use it as a grease, and its all good.

 

Cable ties and electrical tape.

 

S.O.G multitool.

 

Tire repair kit.

 

Booster cables.

 

Multimeter. Useful to check charging system, and finding leaks. Oddly enough, i dont have a working test pen. Lol!

 

9 piece allen key set. In one handle. Its just barely enough, but the next time i have to loosen a nut with tight clearance, i am buying a set which is separated.

 

To buy, impact driver. Also, buy tools that you need. And if lots of people use your stuff, a good lockable case to stash your tools.

 

Not to be stingy, but some fellows dont respect others' property.

[Phang]

Bro spiduhz, what is a half drive?

[spaiduhz]

Bro spiduhz, what is a half drive?

 

Isn't it the common size of a socket? Do correct me if I am wrong.

[ulysses_sc]

Bro spiduhz, what is a half drive?

 

Maybe he means 1/2 inch drive ratchet?

 

For servicing bikes, 3/8 inch drive is more than enough. 1/4 inch a tad small, and 1/2 inch a bit overkill.

[spaiduhz]

http://184.72.239.143/mu/d2c12fe9-5a19-057e.jpg

 

This feller over here. Twenty bucks at sheng siong, all the sizes i need so far.

 

Might not scream quality, but good enough.

[Phang]

Isn't it the common size of a socket? Do correct me if I am wrong.

 

Like bro Ulysses_sc said, I guess you meant ½ inch drive

 

Most of my bike tools are 3/8” drive, I would say 90% of them except some heavy duty stuff.