If I were to become a Harley Davidson certified mechanic (I know the process...thanks in advance), what tools would I need to be successful? I would really appreciate a list of tools that every Harley mechanic needs to to all the work. I would like to include body work too.

So, everything from wratchets to tac welders. If you could please list recommended brands of tools, that would be great. Example...purchase "fill in blank" welding kit, "fill in blank" bike lift, etc...

As far as tools go, Snap on is great, but pricy. I am looking more toward building around Craftsman.

Final note, when you list something please break it down like this...

Category 1
Absolutely necessary - (then list the tools and suggested brands under here)

Category 2
Should have's -

Category 3
Nice to have's -

Category 4
Dream big, but not required -

Maybe if enough people answer, this can become a STICKY for newbee's like me.

 

http://www.handsontools.com/Harley-Davidson_c_63.html

 

Not too sure thats what he is looking for jcall....

 

A must have is "fuses" I was riding into dawn and noticed I had no headlight (or a fuse) and I was deep in the country. Rode that bike hard to get to the highway. Its scary with no lights.

 

First tool Quality torque wrench

 

This would be a GREAT sticky! Super idea!

 

standard wrenches. torque wrenches ft/lb and in/lb. 10 mm wrench.
volts meter. allen wrenches, and a whole lot of other stuff....

 

You might want to rethink the Craftsman route. They aren't going to hold up to the use that Snap-on tools will. You'll get them replaced for free when they break but that's going to get old pretty quick.

 

Don't skimp on the torque wrenches and don't lend them out either!

 

I'm not gonna' do all that, but here are a few--
Very wide variety of needle nose pliers, especially the soft touch one's.
Damper Rod wrench
pieces of rubber
vices (yeah, I said vices, & I do mean both. I suggest a punching bag, too)
magnetic measuring devices