what tools?

Ina Ditch · 04-09-2020, 02:48 PM

I am about to purchase an enduro, not sure which one yet and also 2 ct70 clones and am not sure what tools I might need that I don't have. I have multiple socket sets from 1/4 drive up to 3/4 drive, chain breakers and rivet setters a shop full of welding and cutting equipment, drills, grinders and dremels but I don't have a shock spanner and am not sure what to buy.
Also I have seen torque wrenches used ( on youtube maybe ) that read in inch pounds. I don't own a torque wrench and haven't used one in 30 years or more so I have no idea if I need one for ft pounds and 1 for inch pounds or not or how to know a good one from a poor one. I would love some input and links if possible to help guide me to the proper tools I will need to set these bikes up properly and make sure everything is torqued to the right value.
I am old so I prefer analog stuff but if you have had success with digital I am willing to try.

Many Thanks

**JerryHawk250** · 04-09-2020, 02:55 PM

You more than likely have all the tools you will need minus the torque wrench. Minimum tools are needed. There's only a hand full of different size bolts on these bikes. Most of which will come in the cheap little tool pouch that comes with the bike. An inch lbs torque wrench will about all you need. If you been wrenching long as i have you will have that built in torque wrench that's finely tuned form years of breaking bolts.

franque · 04-09-2020, 03:20 PM

If it were me, I'd just buy a torque wrench that has a lower range, but reads in ft-lbs, as an in-lbs gauge won't cover stuff like engine mounting brackets or axles. Like a 5-75ft-lb range. Inch-lb is largely unnecessary unless you're ham-fisted with these bikes.

Megadan · 04-09-2020, 03:43 PM

A set of JIS screw drivers is always a good idea.

Ina Ditch · 04-09-2020, 04:13 PM

Thanks all.
Dan I have been reading the Hawk guide you posted, A+++ on the value of the content and thank you for sharing it, it should save a lot of us some headaches.

Kenstogie · 04-09-2020, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Megadan

A set of JIS screw drivers is always a good idea.

where is the best and reasonably priced set of these? it seems like a regular philips screwdrivers are available everywhere and fairly cheap but not the JIS stuff....

China Rider 27 · 04-09-2020, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenstogie

where is the best and reasonably priced set of these? it seems like a regular philips screwdrivers are available everywhere and fairly cheap but not the JIS stuff....

There are a couple of JIS bit links on here.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...ighlight=tools

Kenstogie · 04-09-2020, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by China Rider 27

There are a couple of JIS bit links on here.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...ighlight=tools

thanks i did see that..... i also did a search on amazon and found these... 13 beans
https://www.amazon.com/VESSEL-GO-SAI.../dp/B0751891B5

Megadan · 04-09-2020, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenstogie

where is the best and reasonably priced set of these? it seems like a regular philips screwdrivers are available everywhere and fairly cheap but not the JIS stuff....

Decent quality set for a decent price

https://www.amazon.com/Hozan-JIS-5-J...6486628&sr=8-4

Megadan · 04-09-2020, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ina Ditch

Thanks all.
Dan I have been reading the Hawk guide you posted, A+++ on the value of the content and thank you for sharing it, it should save a lot of us some headaches.

I appreciate it. The whole goal was to try and cut down on questions that got asked often. It isnt perfect, but it is something.

Kenstogie · 04-10-2020, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megadan

Decent quality set for a decent price

https://www.amazon.com/Hozan-JIS-5-J...6486628&sr=8-4

thanks Megadan!

04-09-2020, 02:48 PM	#1
Ina Ditch Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NW-Fl Posts: 305	what tools? I am about to purchase an enduro, not sure which one yet and also 2 ct70 clones and am not sure what tools I might need that I don't have. I have multiple socket sets from 1/4 drive up to 3/4 drive, chain breakers and rivet setters a shop full of welding and cutting equipment, drills, grinders and dremels but I don't have a shock spanner and am not sure what to buy. Also I have seen torque wrenches used ( on youtube maybe ) that read in inch pounds. I don't own a torque wrench and haven't used one in 30 years or more so I have no idea if I need one for ft pounds and 1 for inch pounds or not or how to know a good one from a poor one. I would love some input and links if possible to help guide me to the proper tools I will need to set these bikes up properly and make sure everything is torqued to the right value. I am old so I prefer analog stuff but if you have had success with digital I am willing to try. Many Thanks
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04-09-2020, 02:55 PM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,579	You more than likely have all the tools you will need minus the torque wrench. Minimum tools are needed. There's only a hand full of different size bolts on these bikes. Most of which will come in the cheap little tool pouch that comes with the bike. An inch lbs torque wrench will about all you need. If you been wrenching long as i have you will have that built in torque wrench that's finely tuned form years of breaking bolts. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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04-09-2020, 03:43 PM	#4
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,044	A set of JIS screw drivers is always a good idea. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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04-09-2020, 03:20 PM	#3
franque Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Marseille, France -> Conakry, Guinea Posts: 1,481	If it were me, I'd just buy a torque wrench that has a lower range, but reads in ft-lbs, as an in-lbs gauge won't cover stuff like engine mounting brackets or axles. Like a 5-75ft-lb range. Inch-lb is largely unnecessary unless you're ham-fisted with these bikes.
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04-09-2020, 04:13 PM	#5
Ina Ditch Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NW-Fl Posts: 305	Thanks all. Dan I have been reading the Hawk guide you posted, A+++ on the value of the content and thank you for sharing it, it should save a lot of us some headaches.
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