Just trying to figure out a list of tools needed for all basic maintenance (valves, filters, oil, etc etc). I already have feeler gauges...before I start making fifty runs to Grainger, just want to make sure I know everything I'll need.
Thanks much.
PS, my new GS: 8)
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Nicely done!
Dealer or private? Better than the spikey-bolt bike - price/condition wise?
Michael
Bike's in great shape. 2006, 8K miles. Owner removed stock decals because he felt it gave the bike a cleaner look...I agree. Never been in any kind of incident or anything, which I confirmed by checking over the frame, etc. There are some very minor scratches, but they're almost not worth mentioning. Judging by where they are, it's possible the bike was leaned over at a stand still (maybe), but again, they're so minor it's easy to overlook them. If I wasn't really scrutinizing the bike, I wouldn't have seen them.
Paid $2500, which I think is pretty decent, especially considering the guy drove it about a half hour to my place.
Your going to need the cable lubing tool :thumb:
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Set of hex keys
Set of metric sockets and ratchet
Torque wrench
JIS (not philips) screwdrivers
Flat blade screwdrivers
Metric wrench set
tweezers
Tappet compressor tool
Not an all-inclusive list, but a good start.
Pelikan ,
Glad you found a nice one, congrats! 2006 is my favorite :)
1. Nice small accurate tire guage. Always check those babys, your life depends on it.
2. Fram CH6000 oil filter I get from Cycle Gear for about $8.00. I'm sure you can get it on the internet way cheaper.
3. Nice small tool kit to keep with the bike, i.e. mini metric socket set, allen wrenches etc. a small pouch fits under the seat back towards the tail light.
4. I use Actevo 20/50 sythetic blend ( no I am not starting an oil thread!!!) I also carry a small 8 oz. container of oil on the bike just in case.
5. Spare key hidden somewhere.
Just to name a few things!
I would say a rear stand, but them fancy GS's have a center stand built in. Makes a lot of stuff much easier when you can get the rear wheel off the ground, and in the case of a center stand you can get the front wheel up too. Make sure you know how to change sprockets (only special tool there is a snap-ring plier, needle noses will do it if you are creative) and brake pads (c-clamp method never fails). Enjoy your nearly maintenance-free bike :thumb:
You will also need two hammers, one large and one small. Then if you can't "fix" something with the small hammer, you can try the bigger one! :thumb:
Hey, thanks guys, this is a big help. Do you know offhand the range of the wrench? I'd imagine nothing more than 30-40 ft/lbs?