required tools

[FirstTimerGS1000s]

Hey all, FNG here. Just got my first bike a couple of weeks ago 79 GS1000. I also got what I consider to be a great set of starter tools. Lots of sockets with drivers and wrenches. A few electrical things as well. My question is, is there anything you guys have found to be clutch to have when starting to a build? I haven't started getting real heavy into the rebuild but I don't want to hit a wall because I need what might be considered a specialty tool. You guys have been rock stars answering my questions so far and i appreciate it!

 

[fallenallstar]

I think the tool I had the closest during my tear down was an impact driver. Pair it with a rubber mallet and they help remove those 30 year untouched screws/bolts with ease (well most of the time ???). Not a bad addition to your tool box for $20-$30 for a cheap one. I used some no name brand that I found in a friends garage and still worked great!

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-impact-driver/p-00947641000P

 

[Rich Ard]

+1 on the impact screwdriver, it's a necessity.

GS1000 is a lot of bike for a first ride out - when you say 'into the rebuild' what do you have planned? Is it already running?

 

[beatnic]

+2 on the impact...get a clymer/haynes manual, even better download the suzuki service manual.

 

[FirstTimerGS1000s]

Lol, the general consensus is that its a helluva bike. It was more of an opportunity to get a free bike that made me get the 1000. Believe me, I'm scared of the damn thing. But I couldn't pass it up. It doesn't have a battery so I'm not sure the condition of the motor. As luck would have it, my coworker just finished getting certified from a tech school in motorcycle mechanics. He's restored a few bikes now and is basically my guy for everything. So far the Carb rail is off and has a bit of rust and build up in two of them. I'm taking it slow so.I can build up the funds to buy the basics.

 

[FirstTimerGS1000s]

Clymer was the way he told me to go on the manual

 

[Rich Ard]

if you can find the factory service manual it's the way to go. take it slow, leave yourself lots of room to brake :

 

[surffly]

Don't thing about tools to rebuild, think about tools to service.

 

[FirstTimerGS1000s]

Excellent point about the service tools! I want to post tons of pictures but I feel like everyone already knows what a bike looks like without a seat, tank and fairings! Haha! I'm just so.new I can't get enough of this site or cafe's period!