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MorrisJL

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+1 on the clymers manual, I have the Yamaha Service tech manual (75.00) Clymers can be had for 29.00

 

Both tell you all tools needed in the preface of the books.

 

A battery or pneumatic impact gun is very handy and to me a must. Tourque wrench up to 100 or so ftlbs. Metric impact socket set to 20mm + 32mm.Feeler gauges, make a leak down tester(before u need it) Get a flywheel puller for your bike. I recommend an atv roll around jack, worth every dime. Other than that, like I said, the book has it all listed out.

 

I am trying to scan and convert the yamatech manual to a pdf format so I can send it off to people as we speak, trying to gauge intrest in it right now.

The roll around jack is nice for tire changes and small jobs that you need the wheels off the ground for. But, for engine work and other major jobs, I prefer an X stand. It puts the bike at a higher level and is much more friendly on your back. I have and use both. You definetely need a good torque wrench, it will prevent many stripped or broken bolts and also your bike won't fall apart while you are riding if you use some Loctite and a torque wrench on your hardware. By good I mean at least a Craftsman, or Snap On, Mac Matco, SK, Proto, etc. A good torque wrench can be sent out and tested and recalibrated. If you need an Impact, I would go with a battery powered one because you will be able to take it with you on riding trips. You should also have a flywheel puller, and a clutch hub holder tool and a good multimeter. Motion Pro makes a clutch holder that also will hold the flywheel and sprockets, it looks like a set of modifed Vise Grips. Add a set of metric sockets and wrenches, a few screwdrivers, prybars, hammers, etc. and you will be set.

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still haven't seen it on anyones list....

 

One DEFINATE thing that should be on top of your tool box before you even think of starting to wrench on your banshee is a CLYMERS MANUAL. It will help you withc wrenchin on your bike without a DOUBT! get one....they're like $25 through our site sponsors.......its the best $25 you'll spendo n your shee.

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