What's in your garage?

[GQROD]

Exedrin......for those long tuning sessions getting those carb gremlins.

Box Fan

Battery Charger

Oh and something to wipe the silly grin off your face when you take it for it's first ride after everything is done ! priceless.

All must haves.

[duaneage]

1/4" drive socket set. They fit easier in tight places.
Ventilation fan in the ceiling or a wall. When painting or running a bike you need fresh air to stay alive.

[sharpy]

Whats a "colourtune"? and what about a rubber mat on a wall to throw tools against without any damage.

[marz]

you know i agree with all the above.. but i didnt see. a ramp like thing to put the bike on..
i would suggest building one.. after years and years of not having one ...

im gonna build one too.. somday..

[StevieD]

Great list, folks. Thanks!

Unless you all think this is too basic, maybe a list like this... a 'what you need to get started' type list might be worth Sticky-ing? Basscliff? Whatcha think?

[Rover]

PB blaster

What is a PB blaster?
Rover

GS1000 in rehab

[Zooks]

Whats a "colourtune"? and what about a rubber mat on a wall to throw tools against without any damage.

I remember working on an old Chev, years ago, when the spanner (wrench) suddenly slipped and I skinned my knuckles. I lobbed the spanner across the garage at 100mph in a wild fit of rage. It shot straight through a plate glass window.


ooopps!!

[Zooks]

IV Stand - great for auxillary fuel tanks, carb stix, test meters and more. They have a heavy weighted base, wheels that roll easily, they are height adjustable and have curly hooks on the top to easily secure things.

Pizza trays... large sheet pizza trays are great for putting under bikes when working on them, or for storing parts on when disassembling engines. The deep lip help scontain any fluids.

I love these two. I use old meat hooks in the roof beams & aluminium baking trays (like for making pastries etc) in the same ways. It's all about being adaptable and scrounging what you can.

[twr1776]

Rover PB blaster

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What is a PB blaster?
Rover

GS1000 in rehab

Penetrating Oil

[willie]

I forget the exact name of it but one of those round stools that are adjustable for height on rollers. Man, what a back saver. The kind with a tray underneath is especially nice. On a similar note, a creeper is nice for when you have to get on your back and look up from underneath the bike.
Willie in TN

[mighty13d]

I have did a quick list and categorized them some. I tried to get everthing that I saw and I sent this to Basscliff to see if he could work something up.

ESSENTIAL FOR ANY WORK:
Penetrating Oil
1/4, 3/8 ratchet and soc sets, SAE and Metric
1/2 ratchet and soc set (probably this isn't needed on these bikes, more of a should have than must) SAE and Metric
pliers
adjustable wrench
Allen wrench set
drill
Combination wrench sets, SAE and Metric
Good screwdriver set
Impact driver
Shop Rags
Torque Wrenches, one small enough to get inch pounds, one ft-lbs (1/2 and 3/8 drive)
Anti-sieze
Multi Meter
Flashlight
Extending magnet
Box Fan
dead-blow hammer

2nd level:
Carb synchronizer
Colortune®
Compression Tester
Air compressor
1/2 drive impact wrench
Impact socket sets (different than normal sockets)
air ratchet
Bike Ramp
Battery charger
Welder
Micrometer/ vernier calipers

Optional:
Aluminum muffin trays for tearing carbs apart
Pick set
Carb dip (berrymans, etc) and carb spray
Patience
Nitrile/latex gloves
degreaser, (simple green, purple power etc.)
Extra fluids (oil, brake fluid)
Extra bulbs (headlight, blinkers, tail light)
aluminum polish (mothers, etc)
short stool with wheels to keep from having to kneel or crouch next to the bike.

[Zooks]

Can you tell me where to buy that 'patience' stuff??

[mighty13d]

Can you tell me where to buy that 'patience' stuff??

right next to the elbow grease in your local self-help store

CRAP, I should have added elbow grease!!! i'll add more things to that list as they come up. like the roller stool.

[mcloud]

I have no room for a compressor, so I used Dust-Off from Office Depot.
Worked well when I did my carbs.
Also, bought a LED forehead flashlight. Keeps both hands free, and avoids sticking a greasy flashlight in your mouth

[sschering]

most bolts are a 10, 12 or 14mm
Keep 2 sockets and wrenches in these sizes.
Getting a set of deep well and standard should keep ya covered on sockets. Short and long set of wrenches.

Set of JIS Screw Drivers
#1-#4 $15 at McMaster-Carr

http://www.mcmaster.com/#53325a41/=188rya

Item # 53325A41

3 sets of metric hex Keys..

1 set 1/4 drive bit type
McMaster-Carr 7 piece metric set 7389A41
Or McMaster-Carr 9 piece metric ball drive set #5492A92
1 set L keys
1 set T handle type.
A couple sizes of crescent wrenches
Great for putting a bit more leverage on a stubborn hex key.

Measure the larger nuts/bolts on your bike and pick up the appropriate size wrench or socket. Nothing more frustrating than finding out at that your craftsman socket set ended at 19mm and you need a 22 or 27

Some small metal bread pans for carb rebuild and small part cleaning.

Visit the vet or pharmacy and ask for a 100ml plastic syringe.
great for setting fork oil levels.

Harbor Freight sells a 1/4 drive bit to socket adapter set of 3 common socket drive sizes.. These are great for chucking up a socket in your drill.