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TOMKRILL

I got a new tool precision metric tool kit for Christmas- a metric saw, a set of 3 metric hammers (large, medium and small), a left handed metric screw driver, one of those metric screw drivers with the funny looking 4 pronged end (left and right handed, and a pair of heavy cotten gloves.
Does anyone know if there any other precision metric tools I need to take care of my Speedmaster? Especially when adjusting the valve clearance or rejetting the carbs?
I looked at a really nice metric pipe wrench today (figured it would come in handy for changing the spark plugs but it was painted red and I want one that is yellow and black to match my bike- ya know what I mean, I'm very hard on myself and the tools I use. I figure a man is judged by the tools he uses just like a heart surgeon or a brain surgeon!

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danf_florida

Metric carb balancer

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2005 TBA, AI removed, debaffled pipes, added tach, leather saddle bags, backrest, and luggage rack, K&N Air Filter.

n578md

I have a metric air compressor for the tires, and a metric funnel to pour the (metric) oil in the fill plug. I also have a metric magnet to fish out lost metric screws and metric WD40.

Tech question here: I assume that since there is only one fill plug that both the engine oil and the coolant go in the same hole???

TOMKRILL

To answer your question; indeed both the engine oil and coolant go into the same hole. I don't know if you know that metric oil and metric water don't mix. I assumed that when you say coolant that you mean water. I would use distilled water rather than tap water because it is better and only about a dollar a gallon.

While were on the subject, you should always lube the chain with the new and improved STP. It comes in a can that is easily opened and a trick I use is I heat it up a little and then after getting the rear wheel off the ground using three bricks under the engine- (two if you put them under the oil filter) and as you turn the rear wheel slowly pour the stp on chain.

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OKcarburetor

metric beer for metric busted knuckles

edit: I used to have a metric woman... the beer works for that too

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speedblastr

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raproe

On the dark day that a funny electrical problem occurs you are going to wish you had a metric volt-amp-ohm meter.

Rich

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