Hi people, there may be many people like me who must have been struggling a lot right now to get all the required tools for your bikes.

What bike(s) do you have? If you are still reading this, would try to write a detailed answer this weekend.

1)Where can we get Tool kits required for general bike service.

2)What are some of the must have tools.

4)Some reference materials about servicing the bike.

Hi !



Don't waste your money and space at home by buying any "kits". This is because, unless we run a workshop, not all the items in a kit might be useful. Try to avoid buying any sets/kits, rather, as much as possible buy individual components. For example, bikes seldom use odd number size bolts/nuts. So having a 9 mm or 13 mm or 15 mm socket/spanner is a waste of money. Some exceptions are there, for example, my bike uses a 17 mm for oil drain plug - that size can be bought separately.

Where to buy? I first went in and out of some of the biggest hardware shops near my place. No one had sockets but only ring/c-spanners. Whenever a shopkeeper says he doesn't have it, I would ask him where else can I find the piece and they usually direct me correctly. I was shown a small petty shop-like automotive tools shop in my area and the bhai there sourced most tools for me, if he doesn't have it, would give me the catalogue and place an order.

See this, try this road in Bangalore. PM @SparKot, if he is free and has read your message, would definitely answer.



Try Justdial to locate any automotive/general tools dealers. Try buying online - Toolwale, Moglix, Amazon, Flipkart. The writer himself has got many tools via online
route.

Search Google for "xbhp tools" or "xbhp spanner/socket" and click images. Read those threads to gain info.



Depends on the vehicle. More or less, all bike scooters require the same general tools. Sometimes, for a job like engine re-building, special tools like magneto holder
might be required.



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Try the above site for catalogues and price lists for Yamaha and Honda. You can DL parts catalogue for Activa and FZ there.

Do a smart Google search for the following:

FZ16 workshop manual pdf
Honda Goldwing Common Service Manual pdf
How to Repair Your Motorcycle charles everitt pdf
Manual servicio FZ16 pdf
Honda Scooter workshop/service manual pdf
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Also, I would like to Add these - they help in DIY or general upkeep of the moto:

Below Image: #1: These are available online/major automotive spare stores. Gear oil for chain lubing and gearbox oil for scooters like Activa. Some say 10W-30 oil is sufficient as gearbox oil for scooters. Brake cleaner and carb cleaner for brake lining cleaning and carb cleaning - they like to eat rubber seals/plastics. WD40 or Zorrik for loosening rusted tight nuts/removal of rust and general corrosion prevention. Chain lube/spray type for o-ring chains. System G for petrol vehicles - can be bought from petrol pumps for addition to tank and grease - get Castrol's gel type grease that is superior to ordinary one that the writer has bought.

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Below Image: #2: A curtain rod for applications that require increased force to tighten/loosen a nut/bolt - only to be used on big ones like axle and swing arm bolts. Generally, smaller the bolt, smaller the force to be applied to it else would get broken/damaged. An assortment of brushes for cleaning. Get metal bristle brushes from Amazon for spark pug cleaning. An oil can for general lubing/chain lubing. Retain the bike's original tool kit - it would have a long-ish/deep socket for spark plug removal/fitting.

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Below Image: #3: Pliers: L to R: Circlip pliers for brake master cylinder overhaul. A general plier for pulling out cotter pins and such. Needle nose pliers for places where the general can't poke its nose in. Water pump pliers to remove/adjust the steering head nut. You may not require all of these - buy as per your creative need/plan to finish a job safely.

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Below Image:#4: An old SMPS to charge battery. One can also cautiously use an UPS, or simply give the battery to the battery shop for recharging if required. A Multimeter for checking battery and electrical item status.

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Below Image: #5: An Allen key set, alternatively, one can buy Allen/Hex sockets. An assortment of screwdrivers from a good brand (Taparia, Eastman, Stanley, Everest). A set of feeler gauges for tappet clearance adjustment. A long/big Taparia +/Phillips screw driver as most fairing screws are that type.

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Below Image: #6: A ratcheting handle, T-handle, 8 mm T-spanner for oil filter cover, L-rod and extension rod. Extension rod can be attached to L-rod for increased torque. Extension handle can be coupled with T=handle to make a T-spanner of our choice - just fit the right size socket ! Drive size is important. Mine are all 1/2-inch.

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Below Image: #7: L to R: A 12-point socket, a 6-point/hex socket and a ring spanner (usually they are 12-point). Whenever possible, use a 6-point/hex to prevent damage to a nut/bolt.

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Below Image: #8: A ring spanner set - one might simply buy the sizes they require. Use them wherever a socket can't be used.

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Below Image: #9: A c-spanner set - one might simply buy the sizes they require. Use them wherever a nut/bolt requires very little torque/tighening force. Least preference compared to others. Examples of use: Chain adjusting nuts and chain cover nuts.

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Below Image: #10: A socket set. As one can see, some are Allen, some are 6-point. 6-point sockets are the BEST. Drive size important, 1/2-inch works well for motorcycle/scooter DIY applications. Buy according to your need/vehicle.

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Last but not the least:

SAFETY first. Don't hurt yourself or others. Don't damage the nut/bolts by using a c-spanner on Axle or other bolts that have be torqued correctly.

Read as many Xbhp DIY and ownership threads as possible.

Go to Taparia's website and DL their catalogues and price lists.

Pick a easy DIY first like changing engine oil and filter. Buy the filter and o-rings beforehand. Replace the o-ring if necessary. New sealing washer if necessary. Don't over-tighten any fasteners - this will be learn't from experience only. See as many youtube videos as possible for a single type of job (engine oil change for FZ) and as you progress, everything would be easy. Be cautious - some youtubers make videos just for the sake of it and might use non-standard things like loosening the caliper bolts with a c-spanner, they may get away with it, when we try the same - trippppppp goes the bolt !

All the very best! Enjoy your DIYs and Crack the CAT exam.

Cheers, Ashwanth.

P.S. This small collection was built over 2-3 years; no one should shop overnight and try to get all, never works.

Hi !


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try to find forged tools rather than cast tools. .

I just submitted a separate thread talking about the on-bike toolkit, .

Do you mind sharing link of the same here (assuming the thread is up and running) for ease of access and documentation.
Thanks.

Cheers