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Started by Max Way, April 22, 2012, 10:50:09 AM

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Max Way

Pretty simple stuff really but I thought I'd share it anyway FWIW.

I like the idea of having a "proper" tool for every job so I knocked this up for the final drive filler plug.

I know the plug only requires minimal torque and you don't need to use a socket handle on it but I just feel more comfortable giving it a nip up with the small 1/4" socket handle that fiddling about with a coin or washer and vice grips - no offence to those who do.

A washer from the builders supplies and an el cheapo 1/4" drive socket from the tool store. A bit of judicious cutting with the dremel, tap the washer into the newly cut slot and hey presto !



You've got a much better looking tool than the official Kawasaki one at a fraction of the cost.

2kwacks

#1
like your idea for the tank grips and the shaft filler plug tool, but got both coverd..! I use a bagster tank cover which acts as a good grip and protects the tank and allows me to use a bagster tank bag, "three in one" also made a tool to fit the shaft filler plug. also had trouble lifting the front wheel on the front paddock stand, the rear wheel would touch the ground before I got enough clearance to to secure the front paddock stand. so binned the paddock stand and knocked this up :smiley:
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,987.msg10523.html#msg10523
getting on now...  but not as old as Rog or Geoff

Kwikasfuki

#2
Thanks for that useful info.

That's two custom tools I need to make then.

For tapping in the bearings you need this socket from Halfords

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Lonewolf

Max, no offence taken, I've previously used one of Her Majesty's coins, rather unsucessfully I hasten to add.  :shocked:


viper

the washer that is on the rear axle , under the castle nut is a perfect fit