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Offline BDI

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« on: November 02, 2008, 04:46:10 PM »
I have some new toys,the first is a set of gear wrenches that I have wanted for a while but could not bring myself to buy. I went with the gear wrench brand because as far as I could tell they are the ones who make this style wrench for every one. For example you can get the same set from craftsman the only differance is the name and the price. The second tool I have had for a couple of months, It is a valve seat cutting tool made by neway,It does a very good job of cutting seats. You do not have to lap the velves when done and the kit I have is for all the popular four stroke dirt bikes and quads. what cool tools have you guys bought lately.
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Re: Tools
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2008, 04:00:21 AM »
AVS solo sag acale.
Cost is high but you get what you pay for.  This will last a life time.
I have enough bikes now so I guess it justifies the price.
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Re: Tools
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2008, 03:58:48 PM »
That's one sweet sagometer danger 8-) No one else has anything cool for wrenching on bikes :?
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Re: Tools
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2008, 04:46:20 PM »
I hate to say it but the only bike tool I bought recently is a set of screw extractors.  They are the ones with the tapered reverse twist.  I had only used ancient tapered square ones from the 60's before and the new ones worked noticeably better. Cam.
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Re: Tools
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2008, 05:50:54 AM »
My 2 favorite tools.........
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Re: Tools
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2008, 07:03:59 AM »
Alan wins....  8-)
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2008, 07:07:05 AM »
You got to love those old school machine tools.
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Re: Tools
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2008, 10:59:36 AM »
BDI you are going to love those Neway valve seat cutters, I have had a set since the early eighties and after 25 years they still cut true.  I still do a gentle, very light lapping just to be absolutely sure the contact is true, centered and the correct width.
 My old school valve grinder looks very old, but grinds valves perfectly. However it will not accept 5mm and 6mm valve stems. I need to adapt a smaller collet into the valve rotator.  Any suggestions ?
  Alan looks like your mill has X and Y axis controls, I am envious, my chinese "bridgefart" is a little crude. My lathe was even more crude with only a four jaw chuck, I sold it and am wishing for a cheap single phase lathe that is smaller than my house. No luck so far, it seems that everyone wants one.
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« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2008, 08:13:01 AM »
Johnniespeed The new titanium valves are not supposed to be lapped as far as I know. They do cut nice though and so far I'm enjoying them. Heres one more tool I got It's for the showa and KYB forks. Is aluminum and anodized so it is equal hardness to the fork caps and does not scratch them also it is made by zip ty..
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Re: Tools
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2008, 11:52:31 AM »
Christmas in November for BDI.   ( he tries to hide his envy )  Good for you !! way to go !
  ( hmm....... must go buy new tools soon )
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Re: Tools
« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2008, 12:44:12 PM »
i don't have any really cool specialty tools or don't buy a part i will make it tools. in the garage i got a old  box someone was throwing away filled with china junk tools. but i am trying to put a nice set together for trips. I'm going to get the stuff that matches my bike but will have some green stuff for the proud kx guys that need to turn a screw.
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Re: Tools
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2008, 01:07:36 PM »
BDI
 I own nothing new enough to have titanium valves, but in that case I would use a little dab of prussion blue just to verify the contact pattern.  I am a little overboard when it comes to valve seat width and contact location.  I think your new tools are great.
  The newest "tool" I have purchased would be a bench lamp that has a magnifying glass built into the center of a round flourescent lamp. That thing is great for very fine work, like reshaping the KX500 kickstart ratchet gear.  Also is perfect to check the edges of my skis after I file and polish the edges.
  Snap On has a really cool high tech digital boroscope I would love to have, but I only use one a few times a year, so I will make do with the old  one.
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Re: Tools
« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2008, 02:53:30 PM »
Thanks for the advice on that I have been using grease to check the contact area. You dont't have to post something new just something cool and bike related like Alan did.
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Re: Tools
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2008, 04:45:56 PM »

On the tool tip, who makes a nice set of snap ring pliers?

I have some cheapo ones from Harbor Freight, but they have gotten all mangled. want to keep them in the MX toolbox for changing front sprockets and what not. 
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Re: Tools
« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2008, 11:35:51 AM »
sintax, try these craftsman interchange pliers out. they are a little on the "clubby" side because of the internal/external switch but they are really nice to use. they have interchangable tips, different sizes, 45 and 90 degree tips too as well as the ability to change from internal to external style. they also are available as a 3 pc. set. small, medium, and large. i use them cause its nice not to have to carry a bunch of different ones. later, MADDOGGY
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