Looking for a good range socket set... - SV650.org

10-08-09, 05:38 PM

Looking for a tool kit socket set pretty much, containing stuff useful for bikes generally and obviously definetly for the sv's... i've got a k6 pointy....

Any advice where to go, what brands to buy.... or a specific link to a full kit very helpful. Cheers Matt.

skeetly · 10-08-09, 05:44 PM

halford professional.
Best bang for your buck believe it or not...

edi: deleted the other one now

Old Git · 10-08-09, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skeetly

halford professional.
Best bang for your buck believe it or not...

Like NY so good he named it twice

maviczap · 10-08-09, 06:50 PM

Yep, had a halfords lifetime socket set for years, really good.

Although I do prefer sockets that grip on the face of the nut or bolt, not the corners, I've got a couple of these for emergency use. Can't recall the make though, but they're good quality too

Dave20046 · 10-08-09, 07:12 PM

Halfords ratchets are good, I have a clarke set from machine mart which is also good. If you buy a ratchet by one with like an oval head and a tab to knock directions as aposed to the roubd headed ones with a disk in the middle to change direction. this is generally speaking but they do tend to be cheaper made and break. I also buy sockets with 6 flats on rather than lots of teeth.

10-08-09, 07:24 PM

If you visit the Halfords site which would you realisticly recommend i've had a browse theres various sizes, also would it be considering something more than just a socket set... if anyone would have time or wouldn't mind, could you give me an idea.... http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...0151&langId=-1

Hope this link works... cheers for the advice so far guys... atleast pointing me in the right direction

Dave20046 · 10-08-09, 07:34 PM

For allround use mate i'd get a 3/8inch set about 55 pieceish as that should cover all ya day to day shiz (regardless of model bike) then get a few SV specific size sockets.
Their sets are good but expensive. The only reason I didn't go halfords was the £25 price difference and I don't like the sort of sockets they use (as I said before). I'm perfectly happy with my clarke set from machine mart that cost £50 retail. Not sure if ya have one on the island but I'm sure they have an online shop. would also recommend a few allen key bits that you can fit into the 10mm socket. most common sizes are 4mm,5mm,6mm & IIRC it's 12mm for the SV's front wheel.

Infact for the same price as the halford set you could get a clarke 3/8inch set, a whole allen key set, and a breaker bar if you shop around.

skeetly · 10-08-09, 08:56 PM

I snapped up the 150 piece big one on a 99.99 offer.
Its still worth the 139.99 I reckon. Last you forever that would so quite cheap really

Mine has a few torx bits in there as well.
The only other thing you might need for regulat stuff on a pointy is a 12mm allen key for the front wheel spindle. Maybe.

10-08-09, 09:16 PM

aye halfords again mate they should have all the bits you should need

CheGuevara · 11-08-09, 09:21 PM

I've got the Halfords large set as well -it's good but I paid I think £100 on sale, which I still thought was a bit steep (bought them when I moved here and was still comparing prices to home - £100 is about 3x what I'd have paid for something similar in Canada -should have shipped all my tools over

).

If you can get into Costco they have a similarly large set for £50 IIRC. Nice big stainless tool cabinets in there as well...

Costco set:

10-08-09, 05:38 PM	#1
ManxMatt34 Guest Posts: n/a	Looking for a good range socket set... Looking for a tool kit socket set pretty much, containing stuff useful for bikes generally and obviously definetly for the sv's... i've got a k6 pointy.... Any advice where to go, what brands to buy.... or a specific link to a full kit very helpful. Cheers Matt.

10-08-09, 05:44 PM	#2
skeetly Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: betws y coed Posts: 749	Re: Looking for a good range socket set... halford professional. Best bang for your buck believe it or not... edi: deleted the other one now Last edited by skeetly; 10-08-09 at 08:54 PM.

10-08-09, 06:50 PM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Looking for a good range socket set... Yep, had a halfords lifetime socket set for years, really good. Although I do prefer sockets that grip on the face of the nut or bolt, not the corners, I've got a couple of these for emergency use. Can't recall the make though, but they're good quality too __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

10-08-09, 07:12 PM	#5
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Looking for a good range socket set... Halfords ratchets are good, I have a clarke set from machine mart which is also good. If you buy a ratchet by one with like an oval head and a tab to knock directions as aposed to the roubd headed ones with a disk in the middle to change direction. this is generally speaking but they do tend to be cheaper made and break. I also buy sockets with 6 flats on rather than lots of teeth. __________________

10-08-09, 07:24 PM	#6
ManxMatt34 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for a good range socket set... If you visit the Halfords site which would you realisticly recommend i've had a browse theres various sizes, also would it be considering something more than just a socket set... if anyone would have time or wouldn't mind, could you give me an idea.... http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...0151&langId=-1 Hope this link works... cheers for the advice so far guys... atleast pointing me in the right direction

10-08-09, 07:34 PM	#7
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Looking for a good range socket set... For allround use mate i'd get a 3/8inch set about 55 pieceish as that should cover all ya day to day shiz (regardless of model bike) then get a few SV specific size sockets. Their sets are good but expensive. The only reason I didn't go halfords was the £25 price difference and I don't like the sort of sockets they use (as I said before). I'm perfectly happy with my clarke set from machine mart that cost £50 retail. Not sure if ya have one on the island but I'm sure they have an online shop. would also recommend a few allen key bits that you can fit into the 10mm socket. most common sizes are 4mm,5mm,6mm & IIRC it's 12mm for the SV's front wheel. Infact for the same price as the halford set you could get a clarke 3/8inch set, a whole allen key set, and a breaker bar if you shop around. __________________ Last edited by Dave20046; 10-08-09 at 07:39 PM.

10-08-09, 08:56 PM	#8
skeetly Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: betws y coed Posts: 749	Re: Looking for a good range socket set... I snapped up the 150 piece big one on a 99.99 offer. Its still worth the 139.99 I reckon. Last you forever that would so quite cheap really Mine has a few torx bits in there as well. The only other thing you might need for regulat stuff on a pointy is a 12mm allen key for the front wheel spindle. Maybe. Last edited by skeetly; 10-08-09 at 08:58 PM.

10-08-09, 09:16 PM	#9
mcsmarts Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for a good range socket set... aye halfords again mate they should have all the bits you should need

11-08-09, 09:21 PM	#10
CheGuevara Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 478	Re: Looking for a good range socket set... I've got the Halfords large set as well -it's good but I paid I think £100 on sale, which I still thought was a bit steep (bought them when I moved here and was still comparing prices to home - £100 is about 3x what I'd have paid for something similar in Canada -should have shipped all my tools over ). If you can get into Costco they have a similarly large set for £50 IIRC. Nice big stainless tool cabinets in there as well... Costco set: __________________ - K9 SV650S: Hel brake lines, carbon end can - SZR660: The project... - K5 SV650S: K7 GSXR750 front end, ZX6RR shock, GB Moto rearsets, Hel brake lines, Renthal risers, Tuono bars, V-Rod headlamp, "JMV" belly pan ~SOLD~ (wonder where it is now) Last edited by CheGuevara; 11-08-09 at 09:23 PM.

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