| Author | Message | ||
     Snowscum |
http://www.buell.com/en_us/gear/accessories/Produc t.asp?Menu_ID=2&ProductLineID=2&CategoryID=9&Produ ctID=2248 Is it worth $99 plus tax? | ||
| Bertotti |
Heck no. All those tools plus some can be had on QVC during a craftsman day for less. | ||
| Chris_in_tn |
I have wondered the same thing. It would depend on the quality of the tools. If they are cheap Chinese tools then probably not, if they are up close to Craftsman or the like it would be a fair deal. If you consider most tool rolls/pouches are $20-25, it may be $75 worth of tools. | ||
| Bertotti |
Individually purchased the tools are expensive but the sets they sell on the tv info shows, that are craftsman are very reasonably priced and are a much better value in the per tool price. I picked up a 350 piece set for 150 bucks. So at .50 cents a tool that is darn good and it is craftsman quality. I have used virtually every tool and have several sets of some because I need them. Shop around you can do better. Unless the tools are proto or snap on or matco etc.. I don't know who makes those tools but would check first. | ||
| Iugradmark |
Has anyone put together a good toolkit list? My first American bike in decades and I am having to pull together U.S. sized tools for the first time in a long time. | ||
| Gotj |
You'll need Torx and metric as well. All part of the "adventure", wondering which one you'll find next! | ||
| Gotj |
Also, it depends on what you want to be prepared for. One member seems to be planning to change the rear wheel bearing by the side of the road. First figure out what you feel comfortable doing. Then review the shop manual for the tools to accomplish that. | ||
| Lorazepam |
I have the tool kit, and I didnt mind paying that price. It saved me having to shop for the tools, get a tool roll for them, etc. | ||
| Azdaniel |
Lorazepam-Would you be able to list the tools in the factory kit? | ||
| Dgunther |
Yes, please! And if you've added anything that isn't in the factory kit, could you tell us what it is (and why if it's non-obvious). One day my luck is gonna give out and my toolkit (tire repair kit, cellphone and a mastercard) is not going to get the job done! | ||
| Iugradmark |
+1 Mark | ||
| Oldnotbold |
Lorazepam, How big is the kit. Will it fit under the seat and most of all does it have both SAE and metric? My concern with making up a kit is how much room will it take. Dennis | ||
| Lorazepam |
Ok, I will do a photo report for you asap. It barely fits under the seat, and yes it has a mix of sae and metric tools. Ball end allen wrenches: 3/8,5/16,1/4,7/32,3/16,5/32, 5mm,4mm, and a smaller unmarked one. Open end combo wrenches: 7/8-13/16,3/4-5/8,1/2-7/16, 21-19mm Open end/12 point box wrenches: 9/16, 14,13,12,10mm a 3/8 drive ratchet, 6 inch extension with a 5/8 swivel spark plug socket (it detaches) Combination (screw)driver with T25,T27,T30,T40 torx, #2/#3 phillips, 3/16-1/14 flat bits. a spark plug gap tool (circular style) and a 5/8 male female socket. and finally, a small pair of vise grip pliers. I have supplemented the kit with a pair of needle nose pliers, a small vom, some zip ties, duct tape, electrical tape, 5 min JB Weld, a tiny tube of loctite, and an led penlight. I also carry a plug kit and compressor, and extra fuses. | ||
| Snowscum |
Thanks guys for the info. Ill print that off Loraz and stock up. | ||
| Iugradmark |
Loraz, How about the quality of the tools? Would you use them beyond emergency travel? Thanks, Mark | ||
| Lorazepam |
I was disappointed that all the tools are from Taiwan, but the quality is better than tools from harbor freight, but not up to snap on quality. They would be a good starter set for someone who doesnt have a garage full of tools, and are more than adequate for roadside repairs, and basic maintenance. They are chrome vanadium, and the box end points are good enough that I would "lean" on them a bit if needed. (Message edited by lorazepam on July 17, 2007) | ||
| Jayvee |
The CruzTools Am-Sport kit is pretty much Buell specific ("American Sportbike") and it's all made in USA tools. That's why it costs double the chinese-made Buell tool kit. And still you can put together a craftsman kit individually for the same dough or less than the AmSport. | ||
| Snowscum |
http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/PROD314.html So you could populate that tool bag and it will still fit under the seat? |
