The Toolkit Thread - Page 92

Wy'east · 11-07-2012, 11:55 PM

The above suggestion are good ideas once everything else is correct. Some type of impact wrench or driver can be useful too. The desired usefulness can also be construed as a measure of how much damage you want to perform on the side of your hand or the fastener you want remove or even the item that the fastener is attached to if you're using the hammer/mallet assisted type - what fun!

RidingDonkeys · 11-12-2012, 05:16 PM

I looked at the Kobalt Xtreme Access sockets today at Lowe's. It seems like a great way to carry more tools with less weight/mass, but I'm concerned about their functionality. In my experience, a tool that does everything does nothing well. Metric and SAE sockets all in one? Sounds too good to be true.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_379762-22328...RL=&facetInfo=

McKay · 11-13-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RidingDonkeys

I looked at the Kobalt Xtreme Access sockets today at Lowe's. It seems like a great way to carry more tools with less weight/mass, but I'm concerned about their functionality. In my experience, a tool that does everything does nothing well. Metric and SAE sockets all in one? Sounds too good to be true.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_379762-22328...RL=&facetInfo=

Those are spline sockets and they work great on all types of fasteners. I will be looking for a set as these are cheap.

LoneStar · 11-13-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jesusgatos

JesusGato - is that a 3/8 and 1/4 combo ratchet or a box end wrench with two ratcheting adapters?

If it's a combo ratchet would love to know the brand

'Flagger · 11-13-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneStar

JesusGato - is that a 3/8 and 1/4 combo ratchet or a box end wrench with two ratcheting adapters?

If it's a combo ratchet would love to know the brand

Husky. Check out post #2 of the thread that your reading.

LoneStar · 11-13-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Flagger

Husky. Check out post #2 of the thread that your reading.

McKay · 11-18-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by McKay

Those are spline sockets and they work great on all types of fasteners. I will be looking for a set as these are cheap.

The original set posted is no longer available at least in Kommyfornia, this is the replacement and looks pretty sweet, you don't need deep sockets with these. Spline wrenches do everything they claim and are pretty much bullet proof. Don't know about the ratchets here but Ill have a look and report back.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_379759-25428...AID=1381799467

RidingDonkeys · 11-18-2012, 09:48 AM

Check your local Lowe's. They were closing the original sets out in stores only for around $20. I didn't see a need for the 1/4" drive for my motorcycle tool kit, so the 3/8" set was perfect for me.

ACD · 11-20-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RAZR
so you should NEVER get a fanny pack tool kit

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Originally Posted by swingset
I wear mine over a kidney belt. Been down on it so many times I couldn't count, hasn't been an issue.

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Originally Posted by macadamia

Ok, I stand corrected...

I´´ve been down hard last year and had not one scratch except for a broken collar bone, right underneath a 5 inch maglite flashlight I was cleverly carrying in my external upper pocket. Coincidence? I don´t think so...

CollinsB · 11-21-2012, 08:48 AM

Klim NacPac:

Klim Scramble Pak.

I use a "High Seirra" backpack and a Fox fanny pack. Very similar to above items. Totally rugged, they've been beat, dragged, kicked you name it. Tough stuff!

HaChayalBoded · 11-21-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by McKay

Also when the fastener wont budge, try tightening it first, it works!

I tell people this all the time who call me, 9 times out of 10 they were turning the fasteners the wrong way to begin with.

LoneStar · 11-23-2012, 06:12 AM

Picked up one of the Husky 1/4" x 5/16" mini ratchets couple days ago - pretty slick. Bought the Lowes version as well for comparison. Lowes was a little kit with several bits for $9 vs $17 for Husky at HD. Husky mechanism switch worked more easily and the actual bit socket is 6-sided vs the Lowes which felt crusty and has a spline bit socket.

Anyone sourced any 5/16 shank bits other than short Torx bits? Seems the Torx are all I can find online but I'd love to find some 3" - 6" long Hex and Torx bits with the 5/16 shank size...

jesusgatos · 11-23-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by LoneStar

Picked up one of the Husky 1/4" x 5/16" mini ratchets couple days ago - pretty slick. Bought the Lowes version as well for comparison. Lowes was a little kit with several bits for $9 vs $17 for Husky at HD. Husky mechanism switch worked more easily and the actual bit socket is 6-sided vs the Lowes which felt crusty and has a spline bit socket.

Anyone sourced any 5/16 shank bits other than short Torx bits? Seems the Torx are all I can find online but I'd love to find some 3" - 6" long Hex and Torx bits with the 5/16 shank size...

I use mine with a 1/4" hex adapter and an extension most often. But you could get a hex extension too. Seems better to me to carry one extension than a bunch of long bits, even if you could find them.

LoneStar · 11-24-2012, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jesusgatos

I use mine with a 1/4" hex adapter and an extension most often. But you could get a hex extension too. Seems better to me to carry one extension than a bunch of long bits, even if you could find them.

Yeah I'll be doing the same... just like the concept of a little beefier piece and the lack of play with the adapters. Cool piece of kit!

STisma · 11-24-2012, 05:44 PM

Here is a tool-kit and spares that cover two identical bikes...
Total weight of tools and spares is 15.2lbs short of two 12" tire irons,
17x19mm box wrench spare inner tube and few other(s).

11-07-2012, 11:55 PM	#1366
Wy'east Dust in the wind... Joined: Sep 2012 Location: Stuck in Levant Oddometer: 117	The above suggestion are good ideas once everything else is correct. Some type of impact wrench or driver can be useful too. The desired usefulness can also be construed as a measure of how much damage you want to perform on the side of your hand or the fastener you want remove or even the item that the fastener is attached to if you're using the hammer/mallet assisted type - what fun! __________________ “ I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different.” ― Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

11-12-2012, 05:16 PM	#1367
RidingDonkeys Purveyor of Awesome Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA Oddometer: 3,329	I looked at the Kobalt Xtreme Access sockets today at Lowe's. It seems like a great way to carry more tools with less weight/mass, but I'm concerned about their functionality. In my experience, a tool that does everything does nothing well. Metric and SAE sockets all in one? Sounds too good to be true. http://www.lowes.com/pd_379762-22328...RL=&facetInfo= __________________ '67 Bonnie, '68 Tiger, (position vacant), '07 Bonnie/Cargo Hack, '11 Ural Gear-Up, '13 Husqvarna TR650 and a deep lust for more

11-18-2012, 09:48 AM	#1373
RidingDonkeys Purveyor of Awesome Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA Oddometer: 3,329	Check your local Lowe's. They were closing the original sets out in stores only for around $20. I didn't see a need for the 1/4" drive for my motorcycle tool kit, so the 3/8" set was perfect for me. __________________ '67 Bonnie, '68 Tiger, (position vacant), '07 Bonnie/Cargo Hack, '11 Ural Gear-Up, '13 Husqvarna TR650 and a deep lust for more

11-21-2012, 08:48 AM	#1375
CollinsB Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Orange Co., CA. Oddometer: 826	Klim NacPac: Klim Scramble Pak. I use a "High Seirra" backpack and a Fox fanny pack. Very similar to above items. Totally rugged, they've been beat, dragged, kicked you name it. Tough stuff! __________________ Brian BMW 1200GS ADV Husqvarna TE510 Aprilia RXV 550 Kaw Brute Force V750

11-23-2012, 06:12 AM	#1377
LoneStar WhoopDeDoofus Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Hill Country, Zip Code EIEIO Oddometer: 1,028	Picked up one of the Husky 1/4" x 5/16" mini ratchets couple days ago - pretty slick. Bought the Lowes version as well for comparison. Lowes was a little kit with several bits for $9 vs $17 for Husky at HD. Husky mechanism switch worked more easily and the actual bit socket is 6-sided vs the Lowes which felt crusty and has a spline bit socket. Anyone sourced any 5/16 shank bits other than short Torx bits? Seems the Torx are all I can find online but I'd love to find some 3" - 6" long Hex and Torx bits with the 5/16 shank size... __________________ 1998 R1100GS 75th The Run to Real de Catorce • Texas to Uruapan • Texas to Tombstone • Steamboat to Flaming Gorge • 4th in Terlingua '09! • Another 4th in Terlingua • Texas to Montana • Big Bend & Terlingua • Blue Skies & Three Sisters ~•• Die Yuppie Scum ••~

11-24-2012, 05:44 PM	#1380
STisma Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Oddometer: 46	Tool Kit & Spares Here is a tool-kit and spares that cover two identical bikes... Total weight of tools and spares is 15.2lbs short of two 12" tire irons, 17x19mm box wrench spare inner tube and few other(s). __________________ ____________________________________ If it can go wrong, it will go wrong!!!

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