What tools tips do you recommend to get started working on bikes?

Hey, that's me! Thank you for the time, knowledge, and encouragement. I can't wait to get started wrenching on my own bike.

@BrandonBicasso

18 күн бұрын

Sure thing Fam 🤙🏾

@charlesjackson8635

14 күн бұрын

What bikes are you looking at picking up to work on?

@anthonyallard3014

14 күн бұрын

@@charlesjackson8635 Indian, Harley or a Honda

@charlesjackson8635

14 күн бұрын

@@anthonyallard3014 Good choices. This year I got a 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 rebuilt that had been sitting for 8 years. Fueling problems were the hardest to get figured out because the whole fuel system was varnished. Runs badass now. It’s a beast to ride. Good luck finding what you want and put some love into her

Love the fact that you took the time to make a video to answer his questions As a 53 year old who has worked on all my own bikes I can honestly say the shop manual is always a great investment Keep doing what you do Great work young Man

Craftsmen t-handle hex keys are a game changer.

Love it man - I couldn't agree more. Also if anyone is interested, I found that the Dewalt 192 mechanics took set to be one, if not THE BEST socket sets out there. I bought it on sale on Amazon for like $155 and it was one of the best investments I've ever made. ALL 6 point sockets so no rounding over bolts, it has all 3 drivers (1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" with ratchets), 3 extenders for all 3 ratchets, adapters for all sizes, spark plug sockets (3 sizes) and torqs and allen sockets, deep and shallow sockets with a WIDE range of sizes. THE ONLY "fluff" are the allen keys - if you don't have any then it really isn't fluff but I've got a TON of allen keys around. Honestly I think it's the best set for new mechanics.

@BrandonBicasso

18 күн бұрын

I’ll put this clapped out Harbor Freight set up against your Dewalt 🤣🤣. I’ll bet the house on it until it snaps and I cry myself to sleep. 💀💀

@jontnoneya3404

18 күн бұрын

@@BrandonBicasso - hahaha well don't get it twisted, I'm not saying the HF set up us bad at all. NO NO NO, I loves me some HF!! BUT when you add everything up to match what's included in this Dewalt set, I'll bet money that the Dewalt is less expensive. BET!! Oh and I'm going to use the $155 sale price, not the $300+ retail price!

I love watching your channel to learn more about bikes, and your humble and positive personality. I'm terrible at working on my bikes lol, always stripping things and messing up simple installs lol. I like learning though.

Hey good video! Some other ideas: Impact driver for undoing bolts/screws. Couldn’t live without mine - If it’s Japanese bike get JIS bits. A bench vice - 1000 uses, but essential for pressing in bearings and bushes. Vernier calipers - for measuring wear on pistons, valves, bores etc or just for measuring bolt sizes for replacements. Clutch holding tool, but I think you mentioned that? Good quality tap and die set if you’re working on old bikes often need to retap threads. Rubber Mallett for doing stuff gently cause things break! Circlip pliers

Great advice! Some diagnostic tools can also be rented for free from auto stores. Rented a fuel pressure gauge when I needed one for freeeeee.

@BrandonBicasso

18 күн бұрын

Renting tools, awesome recommendation!

@BrandonBicasso I appreciated your doing this video. I have a 1994 Electra Glide Classic that I want to eventually wrench and do my own maintenance. I have my Harley Factory Manual for the year and bike model on order. 😀

@BrandonBicasso

18 күн бұрын

Oohhhh, that’s gonna be a good read! Enjoy!

Great information share. You said this a couple times, get it when you need it. I feel if you get a basic kit, you can build it out. I have a lot of tools but they have been acquired over years. Service Manuals are the best.

Great info, thanks for sharing!

Great content and educational.

Thank you very for the share.

Idk anything about Harley Bikes, I have and indian, but man Hex Key socket has been the best added tool I have. Not getting into the Bicasso level of teardowns, but just for normal stuff. Thanks for the Video.

@BrandonBicasso

18 күн бұрын

That hex/socket combo will take you crazy far on these bikes! Good owner feedback 🤙🏾

Great advice !! Keep up the great work !! When I get a chance to view your channel I’m always intrigued with what you are working on and the helpful tips you provide.

@BrandonBicasso

18 күн бұрын

Sure thing. 🤙🏾

That Victory doesn't look like a complete mess anymore!

@BrandonBicasso

18 күн бұрын

Ssshh

The magnum is lookin good man!

@BrandonBicasso

13 күн бұрын

Brick by brick 🤙🏾

Good advice. As far as hand tools (sockets, ratchets, extensions) I would recommend checking out pawn shops and try and find higher end stuff for good prices. That can be hit or miss but can be a good way to build a killer tool setup for not stupid money.

@BrandonBicasso

18 күн бұрын

That or Facebook marketplace 🤙🏾. Great ideas

@upsidedowndog1256

18 күн бұрын

@@BrandonBicasso Yeah, I forget about FB marketplace. I know people who bought nice tools there.

I would ad a good quality set of generic wrenches for 50$. Oh and good tools are usually made out of forged chrome-vanadium steel. But let me tell you, as soon as you start you are either going to stretch your budget or give up. Be patient with yourself if you are tight on money. Oh and by the way, most tool brands offer beginner style toolboxes. Make a wise choice und you can pretty much disassemble a house.😊

@BrandonBicasso

18 күн бұрын

Totally would add a good wrench set. 🤙🏾 I think my tools are made of paper mache sometimes 😂

First things first, top of your list . . . - Beer 🍺

Hi Brandon. 😊

@BrandonBicasso

18 күн бұрын

Hi Bridgett! 👋🏾

at least 100 10MM sockets and wrenches

@BrandonBicasso

18 күн бұрын

I still don't feel like that's enough 10MMs....

where is the best place to get the shop manual?

@BrandonBicasso

18 күн бұрын

Manufacturer website, dealer, quick Google search through forums. Depends on the make model but searching for it like any other item.

Having the right tool is 80% of the job

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Also buying a cheap motorcycle isn't necessarily cheap, it's cheap for a reason. Hidden and unforseen stuff gets expensive real fast.

@BrandonBicasso

18 күн бұрын

That’s part of the rabbit hole fun. 🥴