Ultimate GS500 Garage

[Javlin]

So...... as I'm about to embark on this GS500 journey - what do I need in the garage, what tools, what essentials and what luxuries... most importantly - what gadgets!

I guess I'll start with a decent ratchet set (got one but may as well start again) perhaps I'll spend a little this time and get snap on, then of course I'll need a tool chest - not a full height one - but a nice chest to sit on the work surface.

Then I should move on to some cleaning agents - various fluids and gels - rear stand?

What else should I get!

[GRU]

you don't need any special tools....a number of wrenches and sockets is almost all you need.

you don't need a stand unless you took off the senter stand...that's assuming you're not taking off the forks, if so, then get a piece of wood and put it under the frame

[fettcols]

Not a "must have" but it's nice to have a stool on rollers like the type for working on car brakes.... I have one with a tray under it for tools...


fett

[weaselnoze]

radio

[airbrush]

***MANDITORY***

BEER FRIDGE!

[stefman722]

***MANDITORY***

BEER FRIDGE!

Filled up with some good old Blue.  

[JetSwing]

battery charger
impact driver
hex tool set
torque wrench
dremel or rotory tool
safty glasses
air compressor :mrgreen:
air tools :mrgreen:  :mrgreen:
rubber gloves or mechanics gloves
some nakid posters

[Javlin]

some nakid posters

Of the bike right?!  :lol:

[mp183]

Beer Fridge in a heated garage
:lol:  :lol:
The rest you can get a little at a time

[JetSwing]

some nakid posters

Of the bike right?!  :lol:

uhhh....what else would i be talking about....i did say "nakid" not naked, right...

[Javlin]

I'm just in the process of getting some quotes for the garage to be built - nothing flash but it'll need electric at least... beer fridge is a given, already ordered!

The nakid posters have also been ordered (you should see what you get when you google for that!)

Anyone know what I should expect to pay for a garage to be built - the hard standing is already down.... just a vague idea before the builders come.

[callmelenny]

I would add good overhead lighting from multiple sources.   Most garages have insufficient lighting in my experience.

If you are building from scratch, how about one of those turntables like Batman had so you don't have to back out! :mrgreen:

[pixelmonkey]

might want to search about fork rebuilding... thats the only specialty tool i've come across

chris<pixelmonkey>

[weaselnoze]

If you are building from scratch, how about one of those turntables like Batman had so you don't have to back out! :mrgreen:

thats the coolest idea ever

[manofthefield]

Retractable work light(s)

[se7enty7]

I already had a full tool set before starting on my gs... the only things I *really* needed were an impact driver (the kind you hit with a hammer...), feeler gauges small enough for the valves (.003 or whatever) and a valve shim removal tool

[Javlin]

turntable - fab idea I'm getting the plans drawn up now!

[Blueknyt]

ok, first off, tools are tools, aslong as they are good, you dont need expensive.  Craftsman from sears works as well as snapon,mac,matco what ever. they are less expensive and most carry lifetime warrenty.  

Metric sizes is mainly what you need, consentrate on 6 piont sockets and wrenches as they are less likly to slip and round off a nut/bolt. 18mm is used alot but not always included in sets

IMPACT DRIVER with bits(type you hit with a hammer) is damn near a Given when talking mechanics for anything realating to burning petrol.

an Inch pound torque wrench  (Inlbs) for those small bolts that break off at 10 ftlbs.

sorted screw drivers both philips and flathead.

a Rubber mallet.  

2 10 inch adjustable wrenches are always handy

asorted Pliers needle nose being very handy too

good quality metric allen wrenches, the socket style isnt always a good way to go as room gets limited

cheap multi meter for about 20$

feeler guages for valve clearences

goodies list

Air compressor, air impact driver 1/2 and 3/8 drive, air ratchet 3/8 drive, air blower (cleaning carbs) Floor jack and stands. a lift is nice, thinking of designing one myself using Airshocks to lift it. torches,welder , milling machine.

[Javlin]

Cheers for that - a very comprehensive list that will help me a great deal - thanks.

[Dom]

The temp tank:  Basically an external fuel resevoir that you can hang near the bike to provide fuel while sorting out any carb issues.  Mine is made from a Coolant return tank that I bought at NAPA for $9, some clear vinyl tubing, a petcock, and a couple of barbed fittings, all from Home Depot.
I find that a jerry can with a couple of gallons of gas is often helpful as well.
Also, some 1/4" aquarium air tube is nice to have for draining float bowls.