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    Yermo
    10 years ago
    Until I have better ways of keeping lists of things on the site (under profiles probably), I'm creating this thread as a place to keep links to various special tools because I'm endlessly forgetting where I got XYZ tool.

    For instance, this is the wheel balancer I use:

    Link #9924
    Yermo
    10 years ago

    Motorcycle Wheel Balancer Buyer's Guide

    What to consider when buying a motorcycle wheel balancer

    http://www.marcparnes.com/Buyers_Gu...

    ryan647
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    Yermo
    10 years ago
    This is a test. ryan647
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    ryan647
    10 years ago
    ack
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    ryan647
    10 years ago
    Do you think that the universal that you have should work with the Hawk rear wheel?
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    Yermo
    10 years ago
    I suggest that we give it a try. If it doesn't work then we can always order the correct cones.
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    ryan647
    10 years ago
    I might just order the one that is specific to it . . . at least to have it because it always sucks to get 90% done with a project only to not have the right tool on hand.
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    Yermo
    10 years ago
    This I can understand.
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    Yermo
    10 years ago
    This is the torque wrench I use:

    Link #9943
    Yermo
    10 years ago
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    Yermo
    10 years ago
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    Yermo
    10 years ago
    In Knoxville at Huey's Cycle Service, Ed showed me an electronic throttle body sync tool made by a company Kuwa Seito out of Japan.

    Photo #10054
    Yermo
    10 years ago
    Kuwa Seiko Throttle Body Carb Sync Tool

    Kuwa Seiko Throttle Body Carb Sync Tool

    I have not yet been able to find where to purchase one of these gadgets.

    I have not yet been able to find a source for one. Searching around today, I came across a couple of interesting projects where people have constructed their own digital syncing tools:

    Link #10055
    Yermo
    10 years ago

    Link #10056
    Yermo
    10 years ago

    Arduino Throttle Body Syncronization Shield

    A common Motorcycle maintenance task is to synchronize the throttle bodies on the engine to smooth out any rough idle. This is done by monitoring the...

    http://www.instructables.com/id/Ard...

    I'm half tempted to build one of these. 
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    Yermo
    10 years ago
    Ben Mendis forwarded me a link to the O2 meter. It's pricey but would enable me to adjust the fuel/air mixture on the K100RS (which does not have an O2 sensor)

    Link #10060
    Yermo
    10 years ago

    Innovate Motor Sports On-Line Store

    The LM-2 Kit (Single Wideband O2) includes the LM-2 meter, Bosch wide-band oxygen sensor, 8 ft sensor cable, cigarette-lighter power adapter, analog in/out cable, ODB-II/CAN interface cable, SD memory card, USB cable for PC connection, weld-in bung and plug, LogWorks software CD, and quick-start guide. Carrying Case also included! The powerful shopping cart software for web stores and e-commerce enabled webstores is based on PHP / PHP4 with SQL database (MySQL, PostGres) with highly...

    http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/...
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    Yermo
    10 years ago
    On ryan647's recommendation I ordered a proper float gauge:

    Link #10063
    Yermo
    10 years ago
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    Yermo
    10 years ago
    Of all the tools I have ever owned, this has been by far the most useful. It's much more industrial strength than the corresponding leathermans and can be used to do some real work. It's saved the day on more than one occasion.

    Link #10160
    Yermo
    10 years ago
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    Ben Mendis
    10 years ago
    A different kind of multi-tool, but also useful for working on motorcycles.
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    Ben Mendis
    10 years ago

    Buy Fix It Sticks bicycle multi tools

    Fix It Sticks bicycle multi tool system. Customizable tools for bike, snowboard and other sports.

    http://www.fixitsticks.com/

    Another interesting one is the Leatherman Crunch.
    Link #10163
    Ben Mendis
    10 years ago

    Crunch - Leatherman Multi-Tools

    Crunch with Leatherman's adjustable pliers can clamp up to a 1-inch diameter pipe and features plenty of other tools for the job. Leatherman

    http://www.leatherman.com/crunch/68...

    Gizmodo claims that the Crunch has even been used as a makeshift gear-lever on a motorcycle.
    http://indefinitelywild.gizmodo.com/how-to-find-the-per...
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    Yermo
    10 years ago
    Thanks to rshaug for finding this, here is a link to that electronic carb/throttle body balancing tool:

    Link #10260
    Yermo
    10 years ago

    Multi-Carb Vacuum Tester KEK-55-64 This electronic carb synchronizer balances multi-carburetor engines The LCD readout in Kowa Tools 4 B000Q6P3B4 car product information | Cheap Auto Parts

    Multi-Carb Vacuum Tester KEK-55-64 This electronic carb synchronizer balances multi-carburetor engines The LCD readout in Kowa Tools 4 B000Q6P3B4 car product information

    http://www.cheapautoparts.com/m/526...
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    John St John
    10 years ago
    I just wanted to share my experiences with the K&N oil filters. You know, the ones with the nut on the bottom, that are available on Amazon.com. Well, as you may have guessed: the nuts break off. And, you're left with a difficult filter extraction. They are a "Do not buy " recommendation.
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    John St John
    10 years ago

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    Yermo
    10 years ago
    Thanks for the heads up. For BMW's I always buy Bosch filters and use a filter wrench which I always carry on the bike.