A must have set of tools...

[KIC]

I bought a set of these large pliers from Harbor Freight. I can not believe how many times they have come in handy in such a short time. Today I was trying to tighten a hose clamp that the screw was in a position that I couldn't get a small open end or screw driver to it.

 

The long needle nose work well in loosening the clamp so I could spin it and re-tighten it.

 

They also work really well on the oil breather line under the air box on a 1st Gen.

 

I recommend a set of these for every tool box.

[SilvrT]

That top one would be great for pulling out nose hairs!

[dacheedah]

I have had the pleasure to observe skydoc with a pair of those and he is an artist. I can say they are very useful , especially if you have fat fingers, getting into tight places.

[KIC]

I forgot to mention that they were less than 10.00 for the set

[playboy]

Great for fishing things out of the Garbage disposal too.

[Guest]

I have the same set from HF but they had orange handles. Yep, one of the better buys. I have used them dozens of times.

[Yammer Dan]

I got a set in my box. Got a bunch of Harbor Freight things I work with and leave my good tools put away....

[Guest]

I got a set in my box. Got a bunch of Harbor Freight things I work with and leave my good tools put away....

 

Saving those good tools for when you get a second gen????

[Flyinfool]

You need better tools for a 2nd gen cuz they need a lot of work.........

[Guest]

Keep it up there, Riblet.......

[twigg]

Replacing the breather hose from the airbox is a breeze with these:

 

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[Yammer Dan]

Saving those good tools for when you get a second gen????

 

 

You mean the new pretty tools that don't want to work as good as the old ones???

[Condor]

I bought a set of these large pliers from Harbor Freight. I can not believe how many times they have come in handy in such a short time. Today I was trying to tighten a hose clamp that the screw was in a position that I couldn't get a small open end or screw driver to it.

 

The long needle nose work well in loosening the clamp so I could spin it and re-tighten it.

 

They also work really well on the oil breather line under the air box on a 1st Gen.

 

I recommend a set of these for every tool box.

 

Yep, bought a set of those myself. Big hands just don't fit in tiny places....

[SilvrT]

Replacing the breather hose from the airbox is a breeze with these:

 

Amazon.com: TEKTON 3495 11-Inch Long Reach Hose Ring Pliers: Home Improvement

 

well, they won't work on nose hairs but .......

[DragonRider]

Those would have come in handy when putting my 83 back together.........gonna have to get me a set........:thumbsup2:

[rickardracing]

That top one would be great for pulling out nose hairs!

That's just not right!

 

Harbor Frieght tools are not something I would buy if I made a living with tools, but for the Backyard Barney like myself, they work great!

[pmelah]

well, they won't work on nose hairs but .......

yea they will you just have to grab a bunch at one time and hope they all come out at the same time :rotf:

[Yammer Dan]

That's just not right!

 

Harbor Frieght tools are not something I would buy if I made a living with tools, but for the Backyard Barney like myself, they work great!

 

:sign yeah that: You have to watch the quality of some of their stuff but you can load a tool box full of useable tools for a LOT less money than the big names.