Topic: What Basic tools & Special Tools Substitute to get for the CB750 Build Project?

[BradyN]

It's in that set  and it's already got a JIS bit end!

Oh now I see it, it's disguised in the handle! So I guess that size is the one for these bikes? I think I will order that set and maybe their motorcycle tool roll. And some feeler gauges. And a torque wrench. And a valve tappet tool...

Wow this is going to get expensive, heh. Oh well, this bike has been great so far 

[BradyN]

It's in that set  and it's already got a JIS bit end!

Oh now I see it, it's disguised in the handle! So I guess that size is the one for these bikes? I think I will order that set and maybe their motorcycle tool roll. And some feeler gauges. And a torque wrench. And a valve tappet tool...

Wow this is going to get expensive, heh. Oh well, this bike has been great so far 

Quality tools are an investment. They can be expensive, but a cheap tool is replaced multiple times where a quality tool lasts for decades. When you buy a torque wrench, ALWAYS "unwind" the tensioner afterwards (if you're planning on buying the traditional spring type). Leaving the wrench torque set weakens the spring and reduces it's accuracy.

I have tools from the 80's that are still in perfect working order, nearly perfect finish, and right where they belong (those that have survived my 3 son's marauding through my toolboxes while I'm away that is). And always buy tools that don't have legs on them to prevent them from walking off 

True, and they don't get out of date in 6 months like a new iPhone 

Thanks for the advice on the torque wrench, I'll keep it in mind when I get one.

[Mantree]

It's in that set  and it's already got a JIS bit end!

Oh now I see it, it's disguised in the handle! So I guess that size is the one for these bikes? I think I will order that set and maybe their motorcycle tool roll. And some feeler gauges. And a torque wrench. And a valve tappet tool...

Wow this is going to get expensive, heh. Oh well, this bike has been great so far 

Quality tools are an investment. They can be expensive, but a cheap tool is replaced multiple times where a quality tool lasts for decades. When you buy a torque wrench, ALWAYS "unwind" the tensioner afterwards (if you're planning on buying the traditional spring type). Leaving the wrench torque set weakens the spring and reduces it's accuracy.

I have tools from the 80's that are still in perfect working order, nearly perfect finish, and right where they belong (those that have survived my 3 son's marauding through my toolboxes while I'm away that is). And always buy tools that don't have legs on them to prevent them from walking off 

I actually like the wrenches from harborfright.  They replace them if they brake and are cheep to replace if lost.  They are also cheep enough to have multiple sets to keep in diferent vehicles.  I have a set on each bike and in each car, I don't have a garage so they just go where I go

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