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Megadan · 05-04-2017, 04:26 PM

On the note of cable lubrication. I use and swear by this stuff. It really does work well, lasts quite a long time, and makes cables silky smooth. It also does not thicken up/get stiff in colder weather. It also smells great lol. https://www.amazon.com/PJ1-1-12-Cabl.../dp/B00HRXOGVW. I've had the same can, used on 4 different bikes, for 2 years, and I still haven't run out.

As far as tools, it depends on how comprehensive you want to be. For a simple kit, excluding tire tools/tubes. A bit type screwdriver and the right bits for the bike (usually a couple of JIS Phillips heads and a couple flat head sizes) an 8, 10, and 12mm wrench and/or a ratchet with those size sockets, a metric allen set - I have a folding version, and an adjustable wrench or two. Some Zip ties and electrical tape never hurt either. That is usually enough to do most basic repairs/work on import bikes.

05-04-2017, 04:26 PM	#16
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,100	On the note of cable lubrication. I use and swear by this stuff. It really does work well, lasts quite a long time, and makes cables silky smooth. It also does not thicken up/get stiff in colder weather. It also smells great lol. https://www.amazon.com/PJ1-1-12-Cabl.../dp/B00HRXOGVW. I've had the same can, used on 4 different bikes, for 2 years, and I still haven't run out. As far as tools, it depends on how comprehensive you want to be. For a simple kit, excluding tire tools/tubes. A bit type screwdriver and the right bits for the bike (usually a couple of JIS Phillips heads and a couple flat head sizes) an 8, 10, and 12mm wrench and/or a ratchet with those size sockets, a metric allen set - I have a folding version, and an adjustable wrench or two. Some Zip ties and electrical tape never hurt either. That is usually enough to do most basic repairs/work on import bikes.
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