Building A Tool Kit At Lowes

RedLdr1

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Since Honda didn't provide a tool kit I have been building one. The other day while at Lowe's I stumbled on some stocking stuffers that make a good base.

The Task Force brand tools aren't Craftsman quality but they do carry a Lifetime Warranty. They are easily better than the OEM tools in some bikes I have had!

Task Force Kit #0060167 T-Bar Driver Set includes; The T-Bar, Nine sockets sized from 5MM to 13MM, and 11 Bits T-15, T-20, Two #2 Phillips, Two #3 Phillips, Four Slotted bits a 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 9/32 inch, plus the 1/4 Drive Socket Adapter.

Task Force Kit #0060237 1/4 Inch Drive socket Set contains a 1/4 Inch Drive Ratchet, a Three Inch Extension, and a bunch of useless, for the NT anyway, Standard Size sockets! I wanted the ratchet and extension...



Total Cost, including tax, $10! Not a bad "starter set" and it lets me carry something inexpensive, all right cheap, :rolleyes: that can satisfy my need to have a minimal tool kit...

With these, my SMC Pocket Wrench, 10-Way screwdriver, Maglite, and Leatherman tool I now have my "safety blanket" of tools...:D Add a batch of spare fuses and anything I am capable of fixing is covered... If I can't handle with these tools it's time for my cell phone and extended warranty...
 
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Wyane, I like looking for things like that at flea markets. It's gone now but every week-end there was a flea market at the Rocky Hill fair grounds and it was big. I found a craftsman 1/4" ratchet with the lever broken off, paid $ 1.00 for it and took it to Sears and they replaced it.
 

maxweljames

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I'm liking the starter kit you've got going. Do you have a box or bag that you keep your tools in or are they free floating in the saddle bags?
 
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Based on your post above, has anything changed since December 2010 on your tool kit?
Yes, I have added a few more tweaks, I'll get out the camera and post more info later this week...

Do you have a box or bag that you keep your tools in or are they free floating in the saddle bags?
I use a zip up three bag set that looks like a "Bank Tellers Bag" from Sears...

Sad that bikes do not come with tool kits/tire repair stuff/ pump.......but many modern day riders/toy riders/trailer bikers wouldn't know how to use them anyway.
That is unfortunately very true, I have seen people totally confused by issues that used to be "Owner Maintenance" items...
 

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Retard spark set choke tickle carb set crank (?) Kick over LOL
 
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I also keep a head mounted light in my kit so that both hands are free.

Jim
 
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