Tools for the do it yourself rider

[Brianejay]

I've got a "05" busa and wonder what kind of tools I should purchase as a bare minimum so I can do my own maintanence.

Do I really need a Torque Wrench? (seperate question)

 

[swimmer7946]

yes you need a torque wrench, not a terribly expensive one if your not into major motor work like cams, head bolts etc.
get a rear stand and while your at it a front will do to.
basic socket set will do for most jobs, if you are a drag racer you'll be needing the tool to hold the clutch in place_damn if i can remember the exact name- or you could just spin it off with a impact gun.

oh yeah very important.. buy the service manual, best tool you can buy!!

 

[Sloto200]

metric tools needed.... just in case you didnt know...

 

[BUSA_CHeMiST]

No thread jack intended...

But on the topic of the torque wrench, Haynes gives a huge wide variety of torque settings...almost makin someone have to invest in more than one torque'r....any sugg's? I plan on doin most of all repairs/mods/maintenance myself

Chemist

 

[Brianejay]

Thanks for all the good comments. I'll buy a good metric set along with a torque wrench. Thanks.

Brian

 

[manatrader]

I've got a "05" busa and wonder what kind of tools I should purchase as a bare minimum so I can do my own maintanence.  

Do I really need a Torque Wrench? (seperate question)

Go out and spend the money on a good set of T allen head wrenches, they will save you time and keep your bike looking good!

Best item I bought hands down.

 

[mrninja9]

yeah like harbor freight i picked up a whole set of t handles for like 5 bucks i figured you know what if they last me a yeah it will be worth it.

 

[06BUSA]

Torque wrenches at home depot are resonable in price. Husky tools not bad stuff.

 

[05HayabusaR&B]

Thanks for all the good comments. I'll buy a good metric set along with a torque wrench. Thanks.

Brian

I bought my click type torque wrenc from Sears for $99.00 Nice I like the allen wrenchs for Rachets . Wal Mart carries a nice metric set.

 

[crunch320]

Had great luck with the snap on digital torque wrenches.I have the 3/8" and 1/2",they are a little expensive but wort it for the quality in my opinion.The 1/2" does most everything but the 3/8" is nice for the smaller fasteners.

 

[Big Wall]

Get an impact screwdriver so you don't destroy a tight screw when you have to remove it. Just a few bucks and worthit just in the time you save by not having to curse!