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Hey everyone. I am stock piling my x-mas money, I was curious if any of you have any special tools you feel every dirt bike rider should have, besides T-handles.
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xnationalwrench 12/26/2011 8:39pm
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Check out the Motion Pro catalog or web site. Also take a look at the special tools listing at the bike company of the bike you have.
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kippy450 12/26/2011 9:18pm
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more interested in opinions then reference to a company. I am VERY fimilar with MP.
lostboy819 12/26/2011 10:20pm
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Get some Autobody dent puller hooks for exhaust springs. Those things are heavy Duty and work better than any other spring pulling tools.
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Fredette Racing Products riders wrench, cable luber

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kippy450 12/27/2011 9:26am
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Cool ideas guys. I have never heard of the rider wrenches before.
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Torq wrench, Chain Breaker (A GOOD ONE) I want a tire changer too. But those two are very essential
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Mx4life320 wrote:
Torq wrench, Chain Breaker (A GOOD ONE) I want a tire changer too. But those two are very essential
Any brand of torque wrench or style? I know some of the imports (Harbor freight) can be REALLY off, however, USA made can pretty expensive.
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Do not buy a cheap torque wrench. Pay the money and do the job right. It's cheaper in the long run.
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Mx4life320 12/27/2011 11:51am
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Yea, Dont skimp on a torq wrench.. I went out and spent about 100 on mine.. Its one of those tools that you have to get a good one for it to work right.
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Mx4life320 wrote:
Yea, Dont skimp on a torq wrench.. I went out and spent about 100 on mine.. Its one of those tools that you have to get...
Yea, Dont skimp on a torq wrench.. I went out and spent about 100 on mine.. Its one of those tools that you have to get a good one for it to work right.
The first time you snap off a clutch hub bolt boss you'll know you should have bought a good wrench! Tongue
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flywheel puller, and a clutch basket holder that also has 2 knobs welded on backside to hold a flywheel during tightening.
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If you have any money left over ... I've always wanted fork seal drivers ... Whistling
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lostboy819 wrote:
Get some Autobody dent puller hooks for exhaust springs. Those things are heavy Duty and work better than any other spring pulling tools.
X2

I love my case splitter and my clutch basket pliers.

For suspension, I have a complete nitrogen setup. Totally useless 364 days out of the year but oh so handy when you need it. I would like a full load of suspension tools and seal drivers.

Recently bought me a blind bearing puller set from Harbor Freight for $39.99. Usually avoid that place like the plague but it appears to be the same chinese set that Auto Zone sells for $169.99. Works great.

Bearing and race drivers, everybody needs those when working on bikes.

Metric stud removers and installers.

Metric tap and die set. Always chasing threads on the resto projects.
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Mx4life320 wrote:
Yea, Dont skimp on a torq wrench.. I went out and spent about 100 on mine.. Its one of those tools that you have to get...
Yea, Dont skimp on a torq wrench.. I went out and spent about 100 on mine.. Its one of those tools that you have to get a good one for it to work right.
TerryK wrote:
The first time you snap off a clutch hub bolt boss you'll know you should have bought a good wrench! Tongue
Bought me a Snap-On dial guage 0-25 ft. lb. for the bikes. Most of the 6mm bolts only get 5-6 lbs. so a lot of torque wrenches won't read accurately that low. Looks like this.

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mxtech1 12/27/2011 1:30pm
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http://pitposse.com/pobecr.html
http://pitposse.com/blbeandbure.html
http://pitposse.com/moprobebu.html
http://pitposse.com/airvalvepuller.html
http://pitposse.com/posawikit.html
http://pitposse.com/pomecowr.html
http://pitposse.com/feelergauge.html
http://pitposse.com/beraandsedr.html
http://pitposse.com/sealpuller.html

All good stuff and most items should be a must have! I could give you alot more ideas if you are doing your own engine, suspension, and carb work.

The thing i've found out with tools is that there is always a right one for the job. Spending money on specialty tools will save you so much time and headaches in the long run because the tools work exactly as they were designed before! no more trying to afro-engineer some contraption to try and accomplish what a specialty tool can do in a matter of minutes.

Also remember the more specialty tools you have, the more you $$$ you can make off your buddies who don't have the right tools. Most of my specialty tools that I have bought have already paid for themselves through mechanic work for buddies.
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newmann wrote:
Bought me a Snap-On dial guage 0-25 ft. lb. for the bikes. Most of the 6mm bolts only get 5-6 lbs. so a lot of torque...
Bought me a Snap-On dial guage 0-25 ft. lb. for the bikes. Most of the 6mm bolts only get 5-6 lbs. so a lot of torque wrenches won't read accurately that low. Looks like this.

Thats a baddass wrench. I have the Blue Point version because I'm a broke ass motherfucker! Tongue
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newmann wrote:
Bought me a Snap-On dial guage 0-25 ft. lb. for the bikes. Most of the 6mm bolts only get 5-6 lbs. so a lot of torque...
Bought me a Snap-On dial guage 0-25 ft. lb. for the bikes. Most of the 6mm bolts only get 5-6 lbs. so a lot of torque wrenches won't read accurately that low. Looks like this.

TerryK wrote:
Thats a baddass wrench. I have the Blue Point version because I'm a broke ass motherfucker! Tongue
You did see where I have the Harbor Freight bearing puller didn't you....Laughing


And I love my chain breaker!!! Hated having to haul the grinders, chisel, anvil and hammers to the track.LOL
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TerryK 12/27/2011 2:33pm
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newmann wrote:
You did see where I have the Harbor Freight bearing puller didn't you....:laugh: And I love my chain breaker!!! Hated having to haul the grinders, chisel...
You did see where I have the Harbor Freight bearing puller didn't you....Laughing


And I love my chain breaker!!! Hated having to haul the grinders, chisel, anvil and hammers to the track.LOL
Harbor Freight? For SHAME! lol

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lostboy819 wrote:
Get some Autobody dent puller hooks for exhaust springs. Those things are heavy Duty and work better than any other spring pulling tools.
Good call, I read about someone who gauged their own eye out when they slipped putting an exhaust back on.
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Mx4life320 wrote:
Yea, Dont skimp on a torq wrench.. I went out and spent about 100 on mine.. Its one of those tools that you have to get...
Yea, Dont skimp on a torq wrench.. I went out and spent about 100 on mine.. Its one of those tools that you have to get a good one for it to work right.
TerryK wrote:
The first time you snap off a clutch hub bolt boss you'll know you should have bought a good wrench! Tongue
newmann wrote:
Bought me a Snap-On dial guage 0-25 ft. lb. for the bikes. Most of the 6mm bolts only get 5-6 lbs. so a lot of torque...
Bought me a Snap-On dial guage 0-25 ft. lb. for the bikes. Most of the 6mm bolts only get 5-6 lbs. so a lot of torque wrenches won't read accurately that low. Looks like this.

Does it click or do you have to watch the dial? Super nice!
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mxtech1 wrote:
http://pitposse.com/pobecr.html http://pitposse.com/blbeandbure.html http://pitposse.com/moprobebu.html http://pitposse.com/airvalvepuller.html http://pitposse.com/posawikit.html http://pitposse.com/pomecowr.html http://pitposse.com/feelergauge.html http://pitposse.com/beraandsedr.html http://pitposse.com/sealpuller.html All good stuff and most items should be a must have! I could give you alot more...
http://pitposse.com/pobecr.html
http://pitposse.com/blbeandbure.html
http://pitposse.com/moprobebu.html
http://pitposse.com/airvalvepuller.html
http://pitposse.com/posawikit.html
http://pitposse.com/pomecowr.html
http://pitposse.com/feelergauge.html
http://pitposse.com/beraandsedr.html
http://pitposse.com/sealpuller.html

All good stuff and most items should be a must have! I could give you alot more ideas if you are doing your own engine, suspension, and carb work.

The thing i've found out with tools is that there is always a right one for the job. Spending money on specialty tools will save you so much time and headaches in the long run because the tools work exactly as they were designed before! no more trying to afro-engineer some contraption to try and accomplish what a specialty tool can do in a matter of minutes.

Also remember the more specialty tools you have, the more you $$$ you can make off your buddies who don't have the right tools. Most of my specialty tools that I have bought have already paid for themselves through mechanic work for buddies.
Thanks! I do my own carb, motor, and suspension stuff. Hit me with suggestions!
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kippy450 12/27/2011 2:54pm
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Any brands or type of torque wrench? I have some cheap clicker kind, but I am finding out that they go out of spec fast if you don't take care of them.
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kippy450 12/27/2011 2:56pm
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lostboy819 wrote:
Get some Autobody dent puller hooks for exhaust springs. Those things are heavy Duty and work better than any other spring pulling tools.
newmann wrote:
X2 I love my case splitter and my clutch basket pliers. For suspension, I have a complete nitrogen setup. Totally useless 364 days out of the...
X2

I love my case splitter and my clutch basket pliers.

For suspension, I have a complete nitrogen setup. Totally useless 364 days out of the year but oh so handy when you need it. I would like a full load of suspension tools and seal drivers.

Recently bought me a blind bearing puller set from Harbor Freight for $39.99. Usually avoid that place like the plague but it appears to be the same chinese set that Auto Zone sells for $169.99. Works great.

Bearing and race drivers, everybody needs those when working on bikes.

Metric stud removers and installers.

Metric tap and die set. Always chasing threads on the resto projects.
I'm with you on the Horrible Freight place....dam cheap shit some of there stuff is...but some of its not bad (ratchets are really good) but I feel dirty everytime I go there!
xnationalwrench 12/27/2011 6:41pm
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All the tools mentioned are good to have but 1 other I use a lot is safety wire pliers. Another thing that would be helpful would be an air compressor if you had some extra cash.
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I've had excellent luck with Craftsman microtork torque wrenches. They are the most affordable US made torque wrenches available. For dirt bikes, I use the 25-250 inch/pound wrench 90% of the time and the 10-75 foot/pond wrench the other 10%.

Sears is having a great sale on them right now for only $45 each.

25-250in/lb

10-75ft/lb
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CamP wrote:
I've had excellent luck with Craftsman microtork torque wrenches. They are the most affordable US made torque wrenches available. For dirt bikes, I use the 25-250...
I've had excellent luck with Craftsman microtork torque wrenches. They are the most affordable US made torque wrenches available. For dirt bikes, I use the 25-250 inch/pound wrench 90% of the time and the 10-75 foot/pond wrench the other 10%.

Sears is having a great sale on them right now for only $45 each.

25-250in/lb

10-75ft/lb
I have read some scare reviews of those things. They scared me away from them.
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TerryK 12/27/2011 8:18pm
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We have a shop here that just recently installed a torque wrench calibrator. 20 bucks and your wrench is back in spec. Very cool.
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CamP wrote:
I've had excellent luck with Craftsman microtork torque wrenches. They are the most affordable US made torque wrenches available. For dirt bikes, I use the 25-250...
I've had excellent luck with Craftsman microtork torque wrenches. They are the most affordable US made torque wrenches available. For dirt bikes, I use the 25-250 inch/pound wrench 90% of the time and the 10-75 foot/pond wrench the other 10%.

Sears is having a great sale on them right now for only $45 each.

25-250in/lb

10-75ft/lb
kippy450 wrote:
I have read some scare reviews of those things. They scared me away from them.
They have a plastic locking ring so they aren't idiot proof. If you use them properly, they work great. I'm convinced that the people that have problems are twisting the adjustment handle while the locking ring is engaged. The locking ring is actually unnecessary so if you leave it unlocked, you'll never have a problem with it. I've owned mine for over 10 years and I use the smaller one a few times a week. It's worked flawlessly.

If you are ham fisted with your tools, a simple torque beam wrench is the way to go.
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CamP 12/27/2011 8:40pm
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Here's a 0-75ft/lb for $22. 0-75ft/lb
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kippy450 12/27/2011 9:29pm
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CamP wrote:
I've had excellent luck with Craftsman microtork torque wrenches. They are the most affordable US made torque wrenches available. For dirt bikes, I use the 25-250...
I've had excellent luck with Craftsman microtork torque wrenches. They are the most affordable US made torque wrenches available. For dirt bikes, I use the 25-250 inch/pound wrench 90% of the time and the 10-75 foot/pond wrench the other 10%.

Sears is having a great sale on them right now for only $45 each.

25-250in/lb

10-75ft/lb
kippy450 wrote:
I have read some scare reviews of those things. They scared me away from them.
CamP wrote:
They have a plastic locking ring so they aren't idiot proof. If you use them properly, they work great. I'm convinced that the people that have...
They have a plastic locking ring so they aren't idiot proof. If you use them properly, they work great. I'm convinced that the people that have problems are twisting the adjustment handle while the locking ring is engaged. The locking ring is actually unnecessary so if you leave it unlocked, you'll never have a problem with it. I've owned mine for over 10 years and I use the smaller one a few times a week. It's worked flawlessly.

If you are ham fisted with your tools, a simple torque beam wrench is the way to go.
Thanks for the info. I did notice the one for $20, but I think it would be hard to read the line in tight spots. I have been checking out on Amazon a Percision Instruments split-beam torque wrench...its $119 right now ( way more the craftsman), but sounds really spot on. I also like the dial wrenches to. I'm not to hard on them.

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