Well, right now my interest is to have all that I need to do the oil change. I got the Honda Service Manual, it arrived today. But I don't see any clear explanation how to do this task. I think I need the Honda Common service manual. Do I also need a center stand for my bike in order to the oil change? Javier.
On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 9:13 AM, surfswab <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
