The original tool kit is just a bare minimum set and not very good quality. It's designed for breakdowns on the road. It's main advantage is that it tucks away easily under your seat and has most of the wrench sizes to fit nuts and bolts on your bike.
It does have one special tool in it that's worthwhile. It's the large "spanner" with a kind of hook on it that's used for changing the firmness (preload) settings on your rear shock absorbers. Any of the rest you can find cheaper and of better quality at Walmart, Northern Tool or Harbor Freight. Any of the online motorcycle parts suppliers that offer exploded views of OEM parts also sell that kit brand new for about $48. My favorite is Bike Bandit. They are a little pricey, but their response time and shipping are excellent. I've ordered items from them and have had them in my hand as fast as two days. Don't know if any of the tools will allow you to change your oil. I've never actually had to use my kit. I just carry it around under the seat, just in case. Your best bet for oil changes is a ratchet wrench with extensions long enough to reach through your exhaust pipes to the oil drain bolt and to the filter (buy the type filters that have the nut built into the top of the canister) and a set of metric sockets. Here's a link to Bike Bandit: http://www.bikebandit.com/honda-motorcycle-parts/oem-parts --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
