Topic: Cool Tools.

[BenelliSEI]

I think the K1 and earlier are the real problem children when it comes to 2/3 socket access.

Correct….. I have one like Cliff’s and I had to give it a little skim.

[70CB750]

I think the K1 and earlier are the real problem children when it comes to 2/3 socket access.

Oh yes!  Thats why I drilled extra holes in the vintagecb750 socket.

[dave500]

everyone hates a flat tyre?ive only had i think two on the car ive driven daily for 35 years?any way its a #$%* around with those 4 way cross wheel braces that have 4 nut sizes on them?you can never get enough leverage and unless your wife is a huge gorilla lady they got no chance breaking them loose,let alone getting em tight enough to proceed safely?anyway i found a while ago this extendable 1/2 drive bar,its real solid and with a 13/16 plug socket on the end its perfect,i ditched the cross brace and have this now in the car kit,hopefully it never gets used!

[newday777]

I think the K1 and earlier are the real problem children when it comes to 2/3 socket access.

I've had it on K4, K5 and K6 heads

[70CB750]

everyone hates a flat tyre?ive only had i think two on the car ive driven daily for 35 years?any way its a #$%* around with those 4 way cross wheel braces that have 4 nut sizes on them?you can never get enough leverage and unless your wife is a huge gorilla lady they got no chance breaking them loose,let alone getting em tight enough to proceed safely?anyway i found a while ago this extendable 1/2 drive bar,its real solid and with a 13/16 plug socket on the end its perfect,i ditched the cross brace and have this now in the car kit,hopefully it never gets used!

I remember twisting the cross till paint popped off of it - on my old Jeep. 

This looks like a nice breaker bar, I might look it up. 

[RAFster122s]

Harbor freight sells a geared crank operated tool that has an arm that interlocks over a lug it on another position and then through geared advantage loosens each of the lug nuts. It works well...much easier than strained back muscles from trying to break free a tight lug nut. Uses 1/2 drive 6 pointed sockets...
A search doesn't find it now. Bought it about 10 years ago...

Here's a similar one on Amazon:

https://a.co/d/8zrCvez
Kings County Tools Geared Lug Nut Remover | 15:1 Turning Ratio | Three Standard Sized Sockets | Chrome Steel | Hard Molded Carrying Case
https://a.co/d/8zrCvez

[dave500]

a torque multiplier?

[70CB750]

Harbor freight sells a geared crank operated tool that has an arm that interlocks over a lug it on another position and then through geared advantage loosens each of the lug nuts. It works well...much easier than strained back muscles from trying to break free a tight lug nut. Uses 1/2 drive 6 pointed sockets...
A search doesn't find it now. Bought it about 10 years ago...

Here's a similar one on Amazon:

https://a.co/d/8zrCvez
Kings County Tools Geared Lug Nut Remover | 15:1 Turning Ratio | Three Standard Sized Sockets | Chrome Steel | Hard Molded Carrying Case
https://a.co/d/8zrCvez

Now that's clever!

I really hate when lug nut gives and the bar transfers the vibration into your hands.  Happens on aluminum wheels a lot. Normally I use a breaker bar or impact wrench when home.   

[RAFster122s]

Yeah, the torque multiplier is what women need to change their own tires when a road service truck is multiple hours away or unavailable.
Heck, even I appreciate it...

[BenelliSEI]

My son gave me his “old” 20V Dewalt cordless drill and impact gun kit. He has to have the latest one (that could probably turn over a Caterpillar diesel)!

Stripping down the back end of the K6, I gave the little gun a test. Impressive! With a 3/8 drive extension it worked a treat. Tiny, light and powerful. I don’t use power on assembly, but this thing is going to get used for tear downs. Cool tool.

[Kelly E]

My son gave me his “old” 20V Dewalt cordless drill and impact gun kit. He has to have the latest one (that could probably turn over a Caterpillar diesel)!

Stripping down the back end of the K6, I gave the little gun a test. Impressive! With a 3/8 drive extension it worked a treat. Tiny, light and powerful. I don’t use power on assembly, but this thing is going to get used for tear downs. Cool tool.

We have one too, yesterday I installed a set of stainless steel bolts on the 81' Suzuki GS 1100E. I used the DeWalt to remove the original case cover hardware with ease. I didn't break any screws or even strip a screw head. I got the whole kit installed in 30 minutes.
Another great use for it is removing and installing fork caps. Removing is normal but to install them I get the cap pressed into the tube until I feel the threads touching and barely trigger it so it is turning slowly. They start easily and you wind it slowly in until it stops then tighten it to where you want it. It's much easier to put enough pressure on the cap to get it seated so it doesn't cross thread.

[BenelliSEI]

My son gave me his “old” 20V Dewalt cordless drill and impact gun kit. He has to have the latest one (that could probably turn over a Caterpillar diesel)!

Stripping down the back end of the K6, I gave the little gun a test. Impressive! With a 3/8 drive extension it worked a treat. Tiny, light and powerful. I don’t use power on assembly, but this thing is going to get used for tear downs. Cool tool.

We have one too, yesterday I installed a set of stainless steel bolts on the 81' Suzuki GS 1100E. I used the DeWalt to remove the original case cover hardware with ease. I didn't break any screws or even strip a screw head. I got the whole kit installed in 30 minutes.
Another great use for it is removing and installing fork caps. Removing is normal but to install them I get the cap pressed into the tube until I feel the threads touching and barely trigger it so it is turning slowly. They start easily and you wind it slowly in until it stops then tighten it to where you want it. It's much easier to put enough pressure on the cap to get it seated so it doesn't cross thread.

Brilliant! I’ll try that on the next pair of caps. It’s I finitely variable on speed and will make the “push” down much easier. Thanks!

[Don R]

 I have a pair of Craftsman impacts, one is the older one that takes a quick chuck and the other is 3/8" drive. I've done the fork cap trick too, last time I ended up with the o ring hanging out of the threads. Be sure to tuck them in and add a little lube. L0L! 

[dave500]

battery stuff has come a long way since the basic battery drill?its all evolved as needed and prices are great these days,i can remember as an apprentice a battery drill that had fly leads and clips to hook to 12v car battery!then battery drills per say but only one way,then reversible,then hammer and torque,now impacts and battery ratchets,ive only just bought a battery ratchet because i have the ryobi drill and uses the same battery,wont use the air ones anymore,so much noise and drag a hose around?

[Magpie]

Has anyone here bought one of these lifts? The ads are all over Facebook.
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[BenelliSEI]

Has anyone here bought one of these lifts? The ads are all over Facebook.
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Cliff…. I’ve seen it too. Decided I prefer the “table” as it gives a more stable platform and a bench too. But I keep looking at it and wondering if I could make an engine lift for slipping cb750 engines in from the side?

My suspicious nature also wonders if that price is too good to be true?

[Magpie]

My thoughts too John. I'm not sure I would put my Goldwing on it (same as in the photo). I'll give a report when it arrives.     Cliff.

[Alan F.]

But I keep looking at it and wondering if I could make an engine lift for slipping cb750 engines in from the side?

I wonder about one screw to lift and one to pull or push the engine into the frame... that'd be handy.

[Magpie]

And for taking the wheels off safely. I'm afraid to pull my Goldwing on my lift. I put the bikes on the centre stand when they are on the lift and I'm afraid of the Wing going over onto the right side as I try to do that. Disaster time! Cliff.

[BenelliSEI]

And for taking the wheels off safely. I'm afraid to pull my Goldwing on my lift. I put the bikes on the centre stand when they are on the lift and I'm afraid of the Wing going over onto the right side as I try to do that. Disaster time! Cliff.

Cliff….. ypu ordered one? I’ll be curious to hear your opinion. I use an old screw jack (std. equipment on the Honda Civics we raced in the ‘80’s) to pickup the bikes on the lift, after the front end is lightly strapped.

When I restored the Cleveland, I had it mounted in my engine stand for the longest time. The frame had two main lug tubes for the engine that worked perfectly on the stand. It was lovely to work both ends AND be able to flip it upside down too. Conveniently, the engine slipped up into the frame, from below. It helped that before engine install, the entire thing weighed about 100 lbs.!

[Magpie]

A friend is coming by with a engine stand for me. I think I should have bought one years ago.
Cleveland? You must have quite the collection! Cliff

[Terry in Australia]

My son gave me his “old” 20V Dewalt cordless drill and impact gun kit. He has to have the latest one (that could probably turn over a Caterpillar diesel)!

Stripping down the back end of the K6, I gave the little gun a test. Impressive! With a 3/8 drive extension it worked a treat. Tiny, light and powerful. I don’t use power on assembly, but this thing is going to get used for tear downs. Cool tool.

I’ve got the same one John, excellent tool. I also have its big brother 1/2” drive rattle gun that works great on the big stuff, removing CB750 alternator rotors is a breeze with the big boy and an EBay puller that threads into the rotor and has a ball bearing on the end that contacts the end of the crank so doesn’t bind like some screw in “pullers” I’ve used.

The only problem I had with the little one was that I also have the Dewalt cordless drill and was using the drill to spin the little 2 strike engine on a moped and by accident (or just being lazy) I used the little Dewalt rattle gun to spin the engine clockwise which overtightened the nut and snapped the end off the crankshaft. It was my cousin’s moped so that ended up costing me for a replacement engine.

[BenelliSEI]

A friend is coming by with a engine stand for me. I think I should have bought one years ago.
Cleveland? You must have quite the collection! Cliff

Cliff….. used to look after a friends collection of WW1 vehicles. Sold that one to Victoria about a year ago.

[BenelliSEI]

My son gave me his “old” 20V Dewalt cordless drill and impact gun kit. He has to have the latest one (that could probably turn over a Caterpillar diesel)!

Stripping down the back end of the K6, I gave the little gun a test. Impressive! With a 3/8 drive extension it worked a treat. Tiny, light and powerful. I don’t use power on assembly, but this thing is going to get used for tear downs. Cool tool.

I’ve got the same one John, excellent tool. I also have its big brother 1/2” drive rattle gun that works great on the big stuff, removing CB750 alternator rotors is a breeze with the big boy and an EBay puller that threads into the rotor and has a ball bearing on the end that contacts the end of the crank so doesn’t bind like some screw in “pullers” I’ve used.

The only problem I had with the little one was that I also have the Dewalt cordless drill and was using the drill to spin the little 2 strike engine on a moped and by accident (or just being lazy) I used the little Dewalt rattle gun to spin the engine clockwise which overtightened the nut and snapped the end off the crankshaft. It was my cousin’s moped so that ended up costing me for a replacement engine.

Terry …. I made the same mistake with my  ancient 1/2 drive electric Craftsman Impact gun. Forgot one side of my old FORD has backwards wheel nuts. Snapped the stud just as my memory returned!

[grcamna2]

I have a pair of Craftsman impacts, one is the older one that takes a quick chuck and the other is 3/8" drive. I've done the fork cap trick too, last time I ended up with the o ring hanging out of the threads. Be sure to tuck them in and add a little lube. L0L!

Don,are they the 19.2vt. ?