KX Riders
General => In General... => Topic started by: BDI on November 02, 2008, 04:46:10 PM
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I have some new toys,the first is a set of gear wrenches that I have wanted for a while but could not bring myself to buy. I went with the gear wrench brand because as far as I could tell they are the ones who make this style wrench for every one. For example you can get the same set from craftsman the only differance is the name and the price. The second tool I have had for a couple of months, It is a valve seat cutting tool made by neway,It does a very good job of cutting seats. You do not have to lap the velves when done and the kit I have is for all the popular four stroke dirt bikes and quads. what cool tools have you guys bought lately.
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AVS solo sag acale.
Cost is high but you get what you pay for. This will last a life time.
I have enough bikes now so I guess it justifies the price.
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That's one sweet sagometer danger 8-) No one else has anything cool for wrenching on bikes :?
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I hate to say it but the only bike tool I bought recently is a set of screw extractors. They are the ones with the tapered reverse twist. I had only used ancient tapered square ones from the 60's before and the new ones worked noticeably better. Cam.
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My 2 favorite tools.........
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Alan wins.... 8-)
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You got to love those old school machine tools.
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BDI you are going to love those Neway valve seat cutters, I have had a set since the early eighties and after 25 years they still cut true. I still do a gentle, very light lapping just to be absolutely sure the contact is true, centered and the correct width.
My old school valve grinder looks very old, but grinds valves perfectly. However it will not accept 5mm and 6mm valve stems. I need to adapt a smaller collet into the valve rotator. Any suggestions ?
Alan looks like your mill has X and Y axis controls, I am envious, my chinese "bridgefart" is a little crude. My lathe was even more crude with only a four jaw chuck, I sold it and am wishing for a cheap single phase lathe that is smaller than my house. No luck so far, it seems that everyone wants one.
John
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Johnniespeed The new titanium valves are not supposed to be lapped as far as I know. They do cut nice though and so far I'm enjoying them. Heres one more tool I got It's for the showa and KYB forks. Is aluminum and anodized so it is equal hardness to the fork caps and does not scratch them also it is made by zip ty..
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Christmas in November for BDI. ( he tries to hide his envy ) Good for you !! way to go !
( hmm....... must go buy new tools soon )
John
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i don't have any really cool specialty tools or don't buy a part i will make it tools. in the garage i got a old box someone was throwing away filled with china junk tools. but i am trying to put a nice set together for trips. I'm going to get the stuff that matches my bike but will have some green stuff for the proud kx guys that need to turn a screw.
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BDI
I own nothing new enough to have titanium valves, but in that case I would use a little dab of prussion blue just to verify the contact pattern. I am a little overboard when it comes to valve seat width and contact location. I think your new tools are great.
The newest "tool" I have purchased would be a bench lamp that has a magnifying glass built into the center of a round flourescent lamp. That thing is great for very fine work, like reshaping the KX500 kickstart ratchet gear. Also is perfect to check the edges of my skis after I file and polish the edges.
Snap On has a really cool high tech digital boroscope I would love to have, but I only use one a few times a year, so I will make do with the old one.
Johnniespeed
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Thanks for the advice on that I have been using grease to check the contact area. You dont't have to post something new just something cool and bike related like Alan did.
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On the tool tip, who makes a nice set of snap ring pliers?
I have some cheapo ones from Harbor Freight, but they have gotten all mangled. want to keep them in the MX toolbox for changing front sprockets and what not.
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sintax, try these craftsman interchange pliers out. they are a little on the "clubby" side because of the internal/external switch but they are really nice to use. they have interchangable tips, different sizes, 45 and 90 degree tips too as well as the ability to change from internal to external style. they also are available as a 3 pc. set. small, medium, and large. i use them cause its nice not to have to carry a bunch of different ones. later, MADDOGGY
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Sintax , I have about ten different snap ring pliers, of many different brands. I like the "Proto' brand the best, but I dont even know if they are still in business. I also like the Snap on ones. The el-cheapo ones are either too fat or flex too much to suit me, but sometimes they are the ones that fit the best.I have one from Matco that is a favorite too.
I used to have the type with the interchangeable tips, but threw those away as the tips would flex too much.
John
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old truck jack from mid 50's about 5000lb cap if memory is good
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There is an old Floor jack company called Hein-Werner or Hein-Warner, they made very good quality jacks back in the day. Perhaps your jack is from them. I doubt they are still in business, as they had high quality and high price. Seems the general public would rather have low quality and low price.
Post a picture or two after it is rebuilt and repainted. It would be worth powdercoating if you plan on using or showing it.
Just to tie it into the site, you could put your KX on top of it for the pic.
John
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I know its been along time since this topic came around, but I finally got the camera out to post some of my tools.
the first is a slug that is heated and dropped into bearings prior to crank installation, the hex headed deal is for front axle installation.
a variety of tools for fork and shock work
various seal and busing drivers
crank tools, pullers of various designs
zip ty tire irons (the best I've ever used)
Lathe and mill ( you can make anything you need)
blind bearing remover
cylinder hones, if you must use a hone use these rather than a ball hone much easier on your cylinder.
press with a small brake attachment.
the motion pro sag gauge is the best one person unit I have ever used.
there is a set of Kimpex channel lock pliers, those things are amazing.
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Here is my favorite tools:
(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu165/oemcycle/TOOLS/DSCN4013.jpg)
I use the small Makita 95% of the time.
The Battery powered Milwaukee 4% of the time.
The AC powered Milwaukee 1%.
Here is what happens when something won't give
(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu165/oemcycle/TOOLS/BLOWNSOCKET.jpg)