a good toolset?

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a good toolset?

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can anyone recommend a decent tool set? i want to go ahead and strip and clean the engine, but i dont think i have all the tools needed, i do have a 60pc set but i want something better, not too expensive though id like to keep it below 100....or even 90 pounds.

links would help a lot! :)

thanks!
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You want tools to clean the engine?


I beg you, please don't remove the engine. It will be 2015 before you figure out which way it goes in!
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Dont do it dude :popcorn:
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Please, save the money and put it towards A few hours labour with a good mechanic.
Do this before u buy any more tools or parts. They'll hopefully fix your problems and you can finally enjoy riding your bike - before your thread hits 150 pages & bike still doesn't run.
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So it's still not running? How long has it been now?

My advice - Get it sent down here and I'll get the fecker running like new :mrgreen:
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Post by marcus57 »

Your not going to get a decent tool kit for under £100 , you will be able to buy a few decent bits to start building one up , look for stuff like halfords professional , teng ect ect .

You'd be better finding some one who can help you and is willing to use his or her tools on your bike , see what used the most and they but those parts to start .
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thunderace wrote:So it's still not running? How long has it been now?

My advice - Get it sent down here and I'll get the fecker running like new :mrgreen:
That is the best piece of advice you will get!
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Post by racingt »

Agree with all the above! A few hours with someone who nows what they are doing will pay lots of dividends. And summers arrived, you need it fixed!
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xivlia wrote:can anyone recommend a decent tool set? i want to go ahead and strip and clean the engine, but i dont think i have all the tools needed, i do have a 60pc set but i want something better, not too expensive though id like to keep it below 100....or even 90 pounds.

links would help a lot! :)

thanks!
Clean the engine?

I don't understand what you mean? What do you think you'll achieve by cleaning the engine?
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