rags, flashlight, zipties, & duct tape

 

the 2 most used tools are a shop manual and blue lock-tite.
Next is a decent set of torx and allen sockets (make sure T-27 is in the set).
add a motorcycle jack and a set of SAE sockets and wrenches and you tan tackle 99% of anything Harley.

 

 

Yeah...pretty much what they all have said:

H-D Manual
Quality lift (WITH tie-downs!!!)
Torque wrenches (I like the click-type)
Decent ratchet & socket set
Torx bits
Allen bits (ball-type are the best)
No-slip screwdrivers

I also use T-handled allen & torx wrenches, open- and box-ended wrenches, and on occasion, I've needed a 10-millimeter box wrench (I think for the brake bleeders).

Time & experience will generally educate you on what works best for you. Good luck & CONGRATULATIONS!

 

If you didn't use them before,I would recommend torque wrenches. With today's materials it is becoming imperative.

 

Thanks for all the advise. I will be picking up a shop manual when I head stateside, Should be cheaper than at my local dealer. A torque wrench is also on the list. As for the Torx tools. I know I will need Torx bits. Will I also need Torx sockets?

 

Hey, that number doesn't work!

 

yes you will need torx sockets.

 

I too am trying to gather the tools needed to work on my bike. I'm wanting to get enough tools to work on the bike when on the road, but also use when at the house. Naturally, I won't be able to tote everything needed for a major repair on the road, but that's what the roadside assistance is for.

In regards to torque wrenches, I just did a search and OMG, where do you start??? 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" drives, and 20-80 lb/ft all the way up to 25-250 lb/ft. And prices ranging in the 30s to well into the hundreds.

 

The FLD is still pretty new. I've owned one for about 4 months now and I am still figuring out what I need. I'd say, initially, a set of allen wrenches, tire pressure & depth gauge (HD has a good one with the little hose), & spanner for the shocks. I haven't had time to move beyond that. The 1k checkup will take care of a lot of initial adjustments. As you ride, you'll figure it out. I think a maintenance manuel is probably a good rec-- I'm not much of a mechanic but I think it'd be good as far as explaining all the systems of the bike.