I was just wondering what everyone's opinions of absolute must-have tools for bike repair in their garage, and also at the track. I'm looking to put together a trackside tool box for a pinch, and also get whatever tools for my house I might need. Thanks!
True story. But also, full set of socket and ratchets, Allen wrenches (metric and standard), some safety wire with a nice safety wire twisting plier and lock-tite. Just to name a few.
T handle Allen set. And 8,10,12,14 mm socket set and wrenches. Long extensions and long screwdrivers. Also zip ties and FLUSH cut dikes.
Duct tape, hammer, pliers, zip ties. You can fix anything in the world with those four. And a knife. So, five.
1/4, 3/8, 1/2 ratchets with corresponding metric and sae sockets plus whatever sockets are needed to remove front and rear axle nuts as the rear is usally quite bit larger than most kits. metric and sae allen heads for 3/8 ratchet 3/8" torque wrench safety wire safety pliers zip ties blue loctite metric t handle allens metric allen wrenchs because sometimes the spot isn't big enough to get in with a ratchet and allen head socket hammer hex head axle tool http://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0397 pliers-needle nose, visegrips, channellocks, snap ring battery operated impact gun--for those times you cut the chain and forgot to break the nut on the front sprocket first brake bleeder kit-mighty vac whatever tools you need for your suspension This is the kit that I got for Christmas to get me started for tools and I have just added to it to to make it work for working on the bike at home and at the track: http://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-227-...c-Mechanic-s-Tool-Set-with-Hard-Case/50200795
And when the budget and transport permits, a decent tool box with labels. I hate when i dont have it at a race weekend.
? Lay the chain on the sprockets with the cut point on the lower run, then zip-tie or wire the ends together - not really necessary, but it prevents flopping about and slipping. Put the wooden / plastic / rubber-coated handle of a hammer or mallet through the rear spokes so that it binds on the swinger, then use your standard socket wrench to remove the sprocket nut. Also comes in handy to remove the basket nut on the clutch.
The absolute most important thing, im suprized no one has mentioned. Tire gauge. Not some harbor freight or cycle gear cheapie. Spend the few extra bucks and get a good one. I have 2 quick car gauges that I have calibrated at the beginning of each year. And I use the same one every time. Youd be amazed and some of the gauges I see people use. Tire pressure consistency is one of the most important things imo. Using 3 4 5 different gauges from different people will throw you for a loop if your not careful. Ive seen people using gauges that were 7 lbs off. And then they wonder why the bike is sliding.
ehh.. i love this $25 digital tire gauge. have 2 of em. been using em for years. will never waste money on expensive tire gagues again. https://roadgear.com/digital-tire-gauge-p-40.html
I have these. I just for some reason cant trust digital. Im sure it's me. https://m.summitracing.com/parts/qc...t-P_FzGbUyTl-GiO0iYNlWrIituKST0ezgaApAh8P8HAQ
