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Favourite Tool For the Bike...
#380922 03/14/2010 11:04 AM
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Hi Folks. I thought I'd share my find here.

I have a Husky (Home Depot) 1/4" drive ratchet with a 1/4" hex drive wrench that's been invaluable working on the bikes. It comes with 5 screwdriver bits. I also purchaced a set of 1/4" hex drive (2mm to 6mm)from my local tool store. This is about $30 CDN. I carry this set on the bike. It makes getting at stuff easy, and is compact.

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Out of all my tools, this has turned into my most used tool on the bikes for lighter use.

I should also add that this tool makes getting at the headlight (should a bulb burn out) very easy with a windshield in place.

H.


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hyates #380923 03/14/2010 11:12 AM
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I have the same ratchet. Perfect for working on the carbs. For $10 I bought an 80 piece bit set at the auto parts store. Has everything I need, including security torx.

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Lonzo #380924 03/14/2010 1:02 PM
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Now if only someone would send one to me I also could benefit from it

Never seen one over here


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TrOjAn #380925 03/14/2010 6:37 PM
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I've got something similar. was from a cheap tool shop. (I don't generally pay for expensive tools...my dad has a garage full, so anything serious I do it at his...or pay for someone to do it!)

My favourite are my rachet spanners.


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GinaS #380926 03/14/2010 6:51 PM
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Those small bit ratchets are handy. I bought a set of craftsmans with straight and fore and aft angled ratchets and a few bits for 20$. Liked them so well I bought a second set to carry on the bike. Rounded out my tool bag pretty nicely.


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GinaS #380927 03/14/2010 7:24 PM
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Yup, have a set of GearWrench ratchet spanners. They are very handy, but you can't use them everywhere due to their size.

H.


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TrOjAn #380929 03/15/2010 4:05 PM
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Quote:

Now if only someone would send one to me I also could benefit from it

Never seen one over here




+1

Or should that be +2 cos another set would be handy for work


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