Tooling - SV650.org

JulesW · 12-02-14, 01:59 PM

I'm looking for a recommendation regarding a set of spanners and a socket set that would be suitable for carrying out routine maintenance and services on the SV650.

I'm looking for a decent bargain not cheap and cheesy.

Cheers Org

SIII · 12-02-14, 02:07 PM

Look at Halfords, good quality and good price if you can get it on offer. They do a 1/4" drive socket set that is a little beauty, this and a set of ratchet spanners is what I use mostly on the bike.
Facom Screwdrivers, set of 6 for under £30, v.good quality, better than halfords or stanley(which are poor now)

12-02-14, 03:34 PM

I keep one of these with me on any bike i ride, its small, fits in a reasonable sized pocket and does lots of things. Ideally suited for the SV's smaller bolts too.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Auto.../sd2938/p30712

I've a larger laser set, that was around £90 that does everything, but they no longer seem to stock this.

Toolstation also do a semi decent roll of spanners

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Auto.../sd3005/p68631

Worth a look at both. I'd recommend a socket set covering 1/4, and 1/2 in drive, or 3/8 and 1/2 in drive as well. This should cover most of what you need.

maviczap · 12-02-14, 06:30 PM

I've had Halfords lifetime stuff for ages. Its good enough for my general use.

Buy it via Quidco using a credit card and get some cashback

JulesW · 12-02-14, 09:16 PM

Best forum I ever joined, thanks fellas

squirrel_hunter · 12-02-14, 10:40 PM

Halfords Pro gets my vote as well, that's what I use in the most part. If you are starting off they do some good kits that are always on offer so just buy the biggest kit you can afford and then build your workshop from there.

andrewsmith · 13-02-14, 06:12 PM

What everyone else has said.

For torque wrenches spend the extra money on a good one. Teng do calibrated ones for not much more than a halfords one.

written with a brio

12-02-14, 01:59 PM	#1
JulesW Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wirral Posts: 444	Tooling I'm looking for a recommendation regarding a set of spanners and a socket set that would be suitable for carrying out routine maintenance and services on the SV650. I'm looking for a decent bargain not cheap and cheesy. Cheers Org __________________ Bikes I've owned and loved: Bridgestone 90, Honda CB175, Suzuki GT250, Yamaha YZ125, RD350LC x2, RD350YPVS x2 & FZR600, Honda CB900F, Suzuki SV650S K6, 2014 Triumph Street Triple R

12-02-14, 02:07 PM	#2
SIII Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway Posts: 1,319	Re: Tooling Look at Halfords, good quality and good price if you can get it on offer. They do a 1/4" drive socket set that is a little beauty, this and a set of ratchet spanners is what I use mostly on the bike. Facom Screwdrivers, set of 6 for under £30, v.good quality, better than halfords or stanley(which are poor now) __________________ "You know, Scotland has its own martial arts. Yeah, it's called Fuk-U. It's mostly just head butting and then kicking people when they're on the ground" The Stoppy King

12-02-14, 03:34 PM	#3
atassiedevil Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tooling I keep one of these with me on any bike i ride, its small, fits in a reasonable sized pocket and does lots of things. Ideally suited for the SV's smaller bolts too. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Auto.../sd2938/p30712 I've a larger laser set, that was around £90 that does everything, but they no longer seem to stock this. Toolstation also do a semi decent roll of spanners http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Auto.../sd3005/p68631 Worth a look at both. I'd recommend a socket set covering 1/4, and 1/2 in drive, or 3/8 and 1/2 in drive as well. This should cover most of what you need.

12-02-14, 06:30 PM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Tooling I've had Halfords lifetime stuff for ages. Its good enough for my general use. Buy it via Quidco using a credit card and get some cashback __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

12-02-14, 09:16 PM	#5
JulesW Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wirral Posts: 444	Re: Tooling Best forum I ever joined, thanks fellas __________________ Bikes I've owned and loved: Bridgestone 90, Honda CB175, Suzuki GT250, Yamaha YZ125, RD350LC x2, RD350YPVS x2 & FZR600, Honda CB900F, Suzuki SV650S K6, 2014 Triumph Street Triple R

12-02-14, 10:40 PM	#6
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Tooling Halfords Pro gets my vote as well, that's what I use in the most part. If you are starting off they do some good kits that are always on offer so just buy the biggest kit you can afford and then build your workshop from there. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

13-02-14, 06:12 PM	#7
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Tooling What everyone else has said. For torque wrenches spend the extra money on a good one. Teng do calibrated ones for not much more than a halfords one. written with a brio __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi