What is you favorite toolbox item?

[racedoll]

Since we all don't have suitcases and can't carry everything possible on our bikes. What is your favorite toolbox MUST-ALWAYS have item?

It doesn't necessarily have to be something that you carry with you at all times, but something you have in the garage.

[tached1000rr]

Can't just pick one....

[neebelung]

Armour All wipes. Seriously. Best thing EVER to get chain lube off your hands without removing your fingerprints.

[Amber Lamps]

Accu-gage tire pressure gauge.

[Gas Man]

Not even a contest

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Lift%20Wrenching/Thereturn012.jpg

[karl_1052]

Nice setup Gasman!

I would have to go with my allen key set, or my rear stand.

[Cutty72]

Carry on me? Gerber or pocket knife.

In the tool box... ratchet wrenches.

[shmike]

Not even a contest


Nice.

A few questions:

How do you have the Condor mounted?

Is there enough room without the Condor to have a sportbike on there on front and rear stands (i.e. no wheels)?

What brand is it? Air or hydro or both?

[BobTheBiker]

If its in my toolbox its a MUST HAVE item.

Most important though is my ratchet/socket kit and 1/4" drive screwdriver bits.

[Gas Man]

Nice.

A few questions:

How do you have the Condor mounted?

Is there enough room without the Condor to have a sportbike on there on front and rear stands (i.e. no wheels)?

What brand is it? Air or hydro or both?

I used the trailer mount to put the condor on there so that I can easily remove it and use it else where.

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=782

Its a direct lift. All air powered. With the deluxe package on the lift, 2 scissor jacks, dolly, side extensions, chopper extension, the condor for regular bikes, different chaulk for the choppers, boomarang bar for added stability, etc... I have a great deal of money wrapped up in it.

The lift w/o extension is 4' W x 9' L So yes everything ona sportbike would fit.

[shmike]

I used the trailer mount to put the condor on there so that I can easily remove it and use it else where.

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=782

Its a direct lift. All air powered. With the deluxe package on the lift, 2 scissor jacks, dolly, side extensions, chopper extension, the condor for regular bikes, different chaulk for the choppers, boomarang bar for added stability, etc... I have a great deal of money wrapped up in it.

The lift w/o extension is 4' W x 9' L So yes everything ona sportbike would fit.

Well done.

[Rangerscott]

Ratchet set.

[Curb]

duct tape and zip ties :D

[njchopper87]

Ratchet set because of the funny noise. Really though.. It'd have to be the ratchet set + allen keys + screw driver set.

Can't really just choose one because for the most part I need a combo of the above to do anything at all.

[Particle Man]

Pocket Knife.

Damn thing comes in terribly handy.

[marko138]

T-27 torx bit. I cannot do anything to the Buell without it.

[Cutty72]

T-27 torx bit. I cannot do anything to the Buell without it.

T-30 on the 1125

[marko138]

T-30 on the 1125
Huh, no kidding. Figured they'd be the same.

[CrazyKell]

Zip ties.

[Phenix_Rider]

I learned I need to build a decent toolkit to replace the stock nonsense. Cheap ass junk! Couldn't even remove the handlebar bolts without spreading the jaws of the wrench- at 15 ft-lbs!

I'll just replace everything in there with real steel tools. Or titanium if I get a windfall :lol:

[Cutty72]

Huh, no kidding. Figured they'd be the same.

Some are. That was a big discusion on badweb. A 27 will work for a 30, but f's it up

[marko138]

Some are. That was a big discusion on badweb. A 27 will work for a 30, but f's it up
You dont want them F'd up. :lol: Best stick with the 30 bit.

[azoomm]

One item? Number 5 Allen. I could field strip my 998 with it.

[Krabill]

I always have my Gerber multi tool with me. Can't live without it.

I also made myself a custom tool-roll with everything in it to completely tear down my bike that stays in the tail bag. Don't leave home without it.

[Homeslice]

I got your toobox right here.

No really :lol

Bro got me this last Xmas:

[racedoll]

Mine would have to be a nail file. Not because I'm that girly, but I just HATE having nails with snags in them and that can happen at any give time.

The only other addition to the factory tool kit is my 22mm socket for my front axle. Talk about expensive, $30! But it makes my life MUCH easier when changing the front.

[Dave]

One item? Number 5 Allen. I could field strip my 998 with it.

agreed! everything on the 954 comes off via allen

[Gas Man]

T-27 torx bit. I cannot do anything to the Buell without it.

For sure when I got the ultra I had to buy a set of t-handle torx drivers and a set of torx sockets. Can not function without. But I will also say... the HD tool kit has almost every tool you need to do most things!

Some are. That was a big discusion on badweb. A 27 will work for a 30, but f's it up

Whenever dealing with torx... ALWAYS try the next size larger. ALWAYS This will ensure you dont f up the bolt.

[No Worries]

Sears digital voltmeter.

[t-homo]

I agree with gasman. Lift is the greatest thing ever.

[nhgunnut]

In the Garage , it has to be My cheap Lift from good ole Harbor Freight. I have to Say with the Suzuki's I have had great luck with the on board tool kits. Two additional things I carry are a set of Metric Allen Keys and a small but LED flash light.

[JoshuaTree]

Calibrated torque wrenches... ;)

[Cutty72]

For sure when I got the ultra I had to buy a set of t-handle torx drivers and a set of torx sockets. Can not function without. But I will also say... the HD tool kit has almost every tool you need to do most things!



Whenever dealing with torx... ALWAYS try the next size larger. ALWAYS This will ensure you dont f up the bolt.

Worst part about my torx sockets is that from 27 to 30 also changes from 3/8 to 1/2 drive

Calibrated torque wrenches... ;)

Eh goodentight works

[marko138]

My favorite toolbox item is ebbs.

[Gas Man]

Worst part about my torx sockets is that from 27 to 30 also changes from 3/8 to 1/2 drive


I hear ya. Somewhere in my socket version they go from 1/4 to 3/8 But no biggie... they are usually both on the lift when really workin



My favorite toolbox item is ebbs.

favorite and biggest! :lol

[Rider]

Bottle opener. Yes I have a bottle opener in my toolbox.

[Particle Man]

Bottle opener. Yes I have a bottle opener in my toolbox.

you know, that was going to be my reply but I didn't want people to think I was being a smart ass :lol:

[Cutty72]

Bottle opener. Yes I have a bottle opener in my toolbox.

Doesn't everyone? :idk:

[t-homo]

Doesn't everyone? :idk:

Nah. Mine is glued to a magnet which is on the outside of the beer fridge in the garage.

[Tmall]

Same bit as Marko, but I use a quarter inch ratchet with an extension and multi head attachement. That way I have all the torx and Allen wrenches I need in one handy set up.

[Phenix_Rider]

Doesn't everyone? :idk:

NO- I like to keep the alcohol out of the garage. Too many bad things happen otherwise.

[Cutty72]

NO- I like to keep the alcohol out of the garage. Too many bad things happen otherwise.

I do too, that way I get my exercise running back into the house to get another beer. :lol:

[LeeNetworX]

Nah. Mine is glued to a magnet which is on the outside of the beer fridge in the garage.

Ditto.

I consider most of my tools must haves, but I think the screwdrivers get used the most.

[LeeNetworX]

NO- I like to keep the alcohol out of the garage. Too many bad things happen otherwise.

When I drink in the garage while working on something, I sometimes get the urge to fire up the air compressor and get crazy with the nail gun.

[marko138]

When I drink in the garage while working on something, I sometimes get the urge to fire up the air compressor and get crazy with the nail gun.
:lol

[Amber Lamps]

When I drink in the garage while working on something, I sometimes get the urge to fire up the air compressor and get crazy with the nail gun.

Well, pop a couple into your head, they make great x rays!!!:lol:

[Antwanny]

rear stand ftw.

[Yamerhaw]

10 or 12mm socket or wrenches

[derf]

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