How should I outfit my Garage??? Where can I get a Shop Man?

[Rackovanz]

I was wondering what would be the best tools. To buy for use on my Katana. I won't use them a lot but offten enough for maintainence SP. What all do I need. Please give me some pointers.

[Meikol2]

Here is what I use the most:

set of T handle Metric Allens
set of Metric sockets
set of Metric combination wrenches
Torque wrench (Cyber says bar type, I like clicker)
Suzuki oil filter wrench (for removal)
set of Metric allen sockets
18mm spark plug socket
set of screwdrivers
Bel-ray chain Lube
WD-40
Scott Shop towels
my Clymer repair manual
set of feeler gauges (for valve adjustments)
parts from Special K

Other than an oil drain pan I can't think of anything else I have used yet.

EDIT: All of my tools unless otherwise noted are Craftsman.

[Rackovanz]

Clymer shows they do not make a manuel for 2000 750 Kat do they??

[Meikol2]

That I don't know. Mine is a '96 750. Try Haynes. They are as good, some like them better. You can also get in addition to or instead of, a Suzuki repair manual. They are all up on Ebay pretty regularly. I actually bought mine at the dealer when I was getting an OEM oil filter and a filter wrench.

[arsenic]

Haynes makes a book called Motorcycle Workshop Practice Techbook. It tells you all about setting up a shop, tools you will need, and how to do things properly. It's a must have if you're gonna set up a descent work space

[Court93kat]

Don't forget the wheel stands. I wish I had them everytime I go to work on mine. I am waiting till I have a garage to work in again, and I will DEFINATELY have a pair as soon as I move.

[SweetLou]

Need a shop man?

Corey and I are for Hire. We work for Beer and Mexican food. And we goof around a lot, so expect it to take a long time....

[md86]

parts from Special K

I use alot of those , too . Got some more on the way , in fact !

[Meikol2]

Hey Rack...Why is your Xbox name Katana600 when you have a 750?

Just nosey.

[tzortn]

I can't recommend specific tools, but I will tell you to buy decent quality tools. You do not need to spend big bucks on SnapOn or Mac, but the super cheap $10 800 piece wrench socket sets are usually not worth the money. Craftsman make a good tool for home use at a reasonable price.

[Rackovanz]

The reason my xbox is Katana600 is because som eof you may remember I used to have a Kat 600 that was totaled out in june by a guy who ran a red light.

[somainevent]

wow, (new) i havent heard of you getting in an accident, im sorry to hear that. are you doing alright?

[Rackovanz]

yeah I was very lucky

[Meikol2]

Soory to hear about that, but glad you are back on a better bike. How did you heal up. Are you 100%?

[trinc]

look in the tool pouch - that is what you need
spark plug socket
17mm to 22mm socket set
4,5,6 mm allens
10 & 12mm combo wrenchs and sockets
good set of screwdrivers
cotter keys
pliers
good torque wrench
carb sync tool
suzuki valve adust tool ( it's like a 1/8 inch square drive )

look through some of my how-to's - i think i give a list of tools needed

http://www.pacifier.com/~trinc/katana

tim