Special tools?

[ToneTheMoan]

Looking way into the high mileage future are there any Buell/Harley special tools that you really wouldnt be able to complete a repair without? I want to be able to attempt any future repairs to my bike both big and small without any shop help (obviously not reboring, machining or engineering stuff etc) i know the subject of what if any spares we should all be stocking up on has been done before but i dont think this has? Curious what you all think? Julia needs me right now (she is ok though) so i will check back in tomorrow!! Thanks chaps! Goodnight America!! :eagerness: :sleeping:

 

[jetlee]

A TPS Reset wrench is a must.

 

[mrlogix]

A TPS Reset wrench is a must.

really, your not even going to tell him if it is metric or standard?

 

[Cooter]

Buells are pretty simple and exposed to work on. Even a 'crank tool' can be made from scrap aluminum. I think the only 'tool' I'd get familier with is ECMDroid, or ECMSpy. Everything else is hammer simple.

 

[ToneTheMoan]

Right so thats a TPS wrench (metric/standard) a hammer and a bit of scrap aluminium! Thanks chaps i feel much more confident for the future now!! Would snap-on be the best to get? you bunch of smartarses! LMFAO!! :applause: :eagerness:

 

[AZmidget91]

Now you guys are just fooling around, he doesn't need the wrench for his 09(or10?)!

 

[ToneTheMoan]

^^^ 09 and yeah i dont need a TPS wrench we all know the Leprechauns adjust the TPS while you are asleep!!

 

[AZmidget91]

SHHHH!!!! Don't be giving away my secrets!

 

[au-rora]

Hey dude, I find that I can do most anything with my heckythump and my left hand threaded metric shiftometer.
Almost forgot... also very important; cocky's friend, chewy & gaffa.
That just about does it all!

 

[au-rora]

Oh, a good set of screwcravers too!

 

[ToneTheMoan]

Thanks Everyone this is turning into an information gold mine i just hope my toolbox is big enough to hold all this stuff!! ha ha ha ha ha :encouragement:

 

[au-rora]

Damn it! Don't ya just wish people could be serious for once! :stupid:

 

[AZmidget91]

Fuel pump removal tool, clutch compressor, fork compressor, fork seal driver...a box of T-27 bits...

I have taken apart and rebuilt a couple Buells now, and that's about all I would say is needed without getting into the engine/transmission

 

[ToneTheMoan]

Thanks AZ i have the fork tools covered (sorry i should have said that!) but yes the fuel pump and clutch tools are worth getting! with my right arm disability i feel that the tools should make any job that bit easier with reduced risk of damage! :up: :up:

 

[Gloomshadow]

blind hole puller

 

[Cooter]

Oooh, that's a good one^^^

About the only 'Buell specialty' tool you might not have the tool box yet.



This is my Buell tool box.

 

[Chicknstripn]

Good quality snap ring pliers!

Oh and every toolbox needs a BFH. That goes without saying.

 

[ToneTheMoan]

All good suggestions thanks! i especially like the make do toolbox! ha ha ha :eagerness:

 

[Gloomshadow]

torque wrench a MUST

big ass breaker bar

bunch of various extensions in all drives and swivels

compressor and air-tools ... air ratchet is handy

 

[ToneTheMoan]

Thanks Gloom i am getting some stuff put together for now and the future, its so annoying i gave away all my standard tools/sockets etc when we went metric and now i have a Buell i wish i didnt! lol