Tools/supplies/what do I need

[MB]

So, I just received a 73 cb750 in pieces. I want to rebuild the engine. I don't care how long it takes me, I'm gonna give it a try. So I'm trying to assemble a tool list right now. I have enough of this and that, mostly poor quality that I have been able to use on my cb350, but I don't wanna walk into this build without first constructing a proper work space with the proper tools.


So far my list of what I need but don't have consists of
-impact driver
-torque wrench
-tap and die kit
-vice
-air compressor


Anything else you guys can think of?


Also, has anyone had experience with the "metric tool kits" from harbour freight? I'm on a budget and I such a random collection of various sizes of wrenches, sockets etc it would be nice to start knowing that I have every size of everything.

 

[Sonreir]

Some circlip pliers and a clutch socket will go a long way. Replace the case bolts with some caphead screws and get yourself some allen wrenches for that job.

 

[Sonreir]

Feeler gauges, too. Machinist dial, micrometer, and calipers are handy to have for checking specs.

 

[blake57]

I use gear wrenches A LOT. They are great...
But some people don't like them.


Get a big bottle of Fast Orange and a big bag of rags.. trust me.


Dewalt just came out with a wonderful 12v cordless 3/8 impact driver that i love. It will rattle most everything up to (but not including) lug nuts on a car wheel.

 

[blueandy]

i did the allenhead screws for the side cases sooo much better. plus the old ones are probably shot to hell anyway, and they are phillips arent they so they are gonna easily strip.

 

[crazypj]

i did the allenhead screws for the side cases sooo much better. plus the old ones are probably shot to hell anyway, and they are phillips arent they so they are gonna easily strip.

They work a lot better with the correct screwdriver :

You'll need 3/8" drive sockets from 12~19mm 1/4" for 8~12m and half inch drive for larger sizes.
a 23mm socket to turn crank.
Harbor Freight electronic caliper is accurate enough for most things, use a 'leg' caliper in cylinder then transfer to vernier for size
Get a good torque wrench, stripping stuff out isn'tany fun.
You'll probably need an inch pound one for the 6mm bolts/studs/screws (7ft/lbs is VERY low and easy to go too far even with a screwdriver)

 

[Sonreir]

i did the allenhead screws for the side cases sooo much better. plus the old ones are probably shot to hell anyway, and they are phillips arent they so they are gonna easily strip.

Actually... they're not phillips. They're JIS. That's why they're such a pain for so many of us.

 

[crazypj]

#3 Phillips and #3 JIS are same.
#0, #1, #2 JIS are different

 

[ktree]

-tap and die kit

get a "thread repair kit" instead. much more useful unless you are tapping NEW threads. Its designed to follow and clean existing threads without as much risk of re-cutting right over them

 

[crazypj]

Metric thread file.
I've worn one out repairing 'hammered' threads (well, the thread for rear axle's) ;D

 

[teazer]

In addition to all the above:

A clean workspace
Oil drain tank/container
Baking trays to put things in
A supply of plastic bags and a Sharpie to write on them
A roll of shop rag or paper towels
A few old newspapers to spread around to absorb oil drips and keep down dust
Suitable music
Workshop manual
Time to think about what you are doing
Patience
Motivation

That should just about cover it

 

[johngofast]

Wire strippers
multimeter (harbor freight $11 meter is fine for what you're doing)
motorcycle tire levers
nut drivers (especially 1/4" for most hose clamps)
blind hole bearing puller (harbor freight)
pneumatic tooooools
10 million dollars
picks

Very few jobs require one certain tool or approach. Its funny to see how many ways one task can be done and with what tools.


"Burnin' oil and smellin' royal!"