First set of tools is for roadside repair
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No. 1 tool is a metric allen wrench collection
No. 2 tool is set of tire spoons for changing tires & a spare tire
No. 3 tool is a patch kit
No. 4 tool is patience.
Once you master the No. 4 tool,
No. 5 tool is a crescent wrench. WARNING: skip this tool and buy a
socket set if you are impatient!
Second set of tools is for periodic maintenance
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No. 6 tool(s) are probably cone wrenches for hubs. Cheap works fine.
No. 7 tools are pullers for bottom bracket (? [censored] ?) & cassette.
No. 8 tool is probably headset wrench (depends upon brand).
No. 9 tool is spoke wrench
No. 10 tool is chain tool (to clean/soak chain). NOTE: You might
consider an on-bike chain bath tool (Pedros, Park, etc.)
Third set of tools is for parts replacement
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No. 11 tool might be something to open pedals or remove pedal dust caps
No. 12 tool is good cable cutters for cables & housing replacement
Fourth set of tools is for geriatric mechanics
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No. 13 tool is probably a good repair stand
No. 14 tool is wheelbuilding jig (for the impatient.)
No. 15 tool is a headset remover ( you can stop using hammer & screwdrivers )
No. 16 tool is headset press ( or a long bolt & washers & 2 nuts )
Fifth set of tools is for restorations
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No. 17 tool is simichrome or nevr-dull polish
No. 18 tool is a brush chroming set ( www.caswellplating.com )
No. 19 tool is EZ-Off Oven Cleaner ( to strip aluminum anodizing )
No. 20 tool is sandpaper : 200, 400, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000 grit (autoparts store)
No. 21 tool is rust dissolver ( https://www.theruststore.com/Evapo-Rust-Gallon-P1C1.aspx )
No. 22 tool is local chromer (call your local harley davidson dealer for a recommendation)
No. 23 tool is dremel ($20, kmart) and various bits that appear to the
untrained eye to be used for surgical dentistry.
Sixth set of tools is for making replacement decals
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No. 23 tool is digital camera / ebay
No. 24 tool is scanner
No. 25 tool is adobe illustrator
No. 26 tool is a pro decal printer that handles bikes ( www.vcgraphix.com )
Seventh set of tools is for repainting
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No. 27 tool is airplane stripper
No. 28 tool is more sandpaper
No. 29 tool is a good chromer (to electrically _strip_ chrome, don't
EVEN try to sand it off since its' super hard
No. 30 tool is professional masking tape from a paint/auto store
No. 31 tool is primer & paint
No. 32 tool is an airbrush
The Eighth set of tools is for frame building
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I haven't got here yet ... but maybe soon ...
The Nineth set of tools is actually tooling to make your own tools
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Don't get me started ...
Good luck,
- Don Gillies
San Diego, CA
