Specialised Tools

[Sadlonelygit]

I don't know if it's just me, but as I have aged, my collection of specialised tools has increased dramatically.
Instead of a bfo screwdriver and old pads, I use a brake caliper piston tool, or a valve spring compressor instead of a G clamp and socket, or a vacuum pump instead of a syringe to bleed brakes etc.
Now I have a tool box, specifically for special tools.
Zrx61 is banned from this thread btw!

[Noggin]

If i had space I would 100% have all the tools even if I'd only need to use them once!! LOL

I used to buy stuff that 'fitted' the bike I had and so I didn't have a massive collection - but then my old riding buddy left me his tools and I seem to have a serious collection of stuff I'm never gonna need!

But I'll not give them away, partly cos I doubt anyone would want them and also cos you just know that the day I do, the following day will be the day I need that tool!!

[Sadlonelygit]

If i had space I would 100% have all the tools even if I'd only need to use them once!! LOL

I used to buy stuff that 'fitted' the bike I had and so I didn't have a massive collection - but then my old riding buddy left me his tools and I seem to have a serious collection of stuff I'm never gonna need!

But I'll not give them away, partly cos I doubt anyone would want them and also cos you just know that the day I do, the following day will be the day I need that tool!!

Tyrannosaurus tools

In my special box I have a 54mm impact socket (RX7 flywheel nut) 47mm impact (ktm250 primary drive nut) and a few other odd sized sockets that have only been used once/twice. But better I buy them then have to pay garage prices and let some grease monkey wreak havoc on my stuff!

[Skub]

Too many accumulated over 50 + years,some of them I even forget which bike they were for.

I always assume the present bike will be one I'll keep forever,but I never do. Just like Terrapin.

[ZRX61]

Zrx61 is banned from this thread btw!

I'm in the same boat.

although...
Used a screwdriver while changing rear pads on a mates ZRX12 two weeks ago, however, it was his cheapass screwdriver so not mullaring one of mine. It was done in a parking lot 80 miles away at the Two Stroke Extravaganza show.

Rare pic of me actually working... Snapped by another Brit who made a smart ass comment..



Which lead to..



This week I did treat myself to a 52 piece kit of bearing/bushing/seal drivers though. 18-65mm in 1mm increments, plus a 74mm one for axle seals.
Last month I bought a kit of radiator pressure test kit with doodads that cover all vehicles... & the one for Toyota Camry/Corollas fits Kaw radiators (as do Toyota radiator caps which are way cheaper than Mama Kaw's version).

[Newey]

Zrx61 is banned from this thread btw!

I'm in the same boat.

although...
Used a screwdriver while changing rear pads on a mates ZRX12 two weeks ago, however, it was his cheapass screwdriver so not mullaring one of mine. It was done in a parking lot 80 miles away at the Two Stroke Extravaganza show.

Rare pic of me actually working... Snapped by another Brit who made a smart ass comment..



Which lead to..



This week I did treat myself to a 52 piece kit of bearing/bushing/seal drivers though. 18-65mm in 1mm increments, plus a 74mm one for axle seals.
Last month I bought a kit of radiator pressure test kit with doodads that cover all vehicles... & the one for Toyota Camry/Corollas fits Kaw radiators (as do Toyota radiator caps which are way cheaper than Mama Kaw's version).

Wallet is thick enough to be used as a wheel lift I see,