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12-03-2012, 12:14 PM
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Grand Prix 125 Main Motorcycle: Triumph Bonneville T100
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA. USA
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Tool Kit?
I am not a mechanic and I am not very fix it like, but, that being said, I need to start to put together a set of tools to do basic maintenance/etc on my T100.
Is there a good KIT out there that would be a good fit for my Bonneville (2012)? Like, something in the $100-$200 price range that comes with just about any tool I would need to work on this particular bike?
Also, being that it's a British bike, are all the nuts and bolts on it Metric, or is there some standard stuff (American) on it as well?
Thanks for any info and advice...
D.
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12-03-2012, 12:38 PM
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Get yourself a set of quality spanners, Allan keys, and a good set of sockets. Everything else, buy it when you need it. I've got boxes full of tools that I will never, ever use...
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12-03-2012, 01:28 PM
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Everything's metric. It will probably work out cheaper to build your own tool kit instead of buying a ready made one.
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12-03-2012, 01:53 PM
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As above and get a manual
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12-03-2012, 02:09 PM
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Formula Extreme Main Motorcycle: 2008 T100
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tonupdave
...and get a manual
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This being the most valuable tool.
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BIR# 309
08 T100 with AI removed, K&N Pods, BC Predators, 145 mains/42 pilots, no shim, -1 turn out @ sea level, green springs
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12-03-2012, 02:22 PM
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Grand Prix 125 Main Motorcycle: Triumph Bonneville T100
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Location: Los Angeles, CA. USA
Posts: 30
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12-03-2012, 02:52 PM
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Haynes manuals are a "must have" tool for anyone wanting to service, maintain and repair their bike or car.
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12-03-2012, 03:01 PM
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Grand Prix 125 Main Motorcycle: Triumph Bonneville T100
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Groovy...
Thanks for the tips ya'll.
d
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12-03-2012, 03:18 PM
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Tools you should have for starters.
Set of Allen keys
Combination wrench set from 6 - 19 mm
Socket set 6 - 19mm plus additional sockets to fit the countershaft nut and one for the rear wheel spindle nut...I think they're 24 and 34 mm, not sure.
Long nosed pliers and ordinary ones.
Good quality screwdriver and bit set.
Torque wrench.
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