socket size range

[watto66]

Hello All

Apologies if this has been covered , could any body suggest a good size range of sockets and ring spanners to carry in the toolbox .I have purchased a stubby wratchet ( 1/4" drive i think ) . I know you cant cater for all every any ideas i couldnt find the info in the sticky book .

Regards

[mick1]

I've took a few sockets out and added a few hex ends and other bits....fits in toolbox ok


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bahco-SL25-25 ... 2ed1d6e893

[DigDug]

Depends on what spares you are carrying.

First year that I went over the water I took a rucksack full of tools and I think I took a set of bulbs with me....

Luckily nothing went awry.....

[Muppet]

compact
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310354582428

[hydra]

Have a look at www.oiltek.co.uk on the lambretta tools page

[Tractorman]

Because you already have a ratchet, best to know the drive size before buying the sockets A range of single hex sockets from, if 1/4 drive, from 6-14 and a short and long extension. Also a breaker or powerbar for tight nuts, save straining the ratchet. If you buy combination spanners they will work better with the sockets.

[ducksta]

carry tools to your mechanical ability, if you dont know anything carry a waterproof can of beer radio and some sandwiches so your comfy while you wait for the AA

[warts]

As above.

In a sort of stating the bleedin' obvious, you only need sockets and spanners if they fit nuts'nbolts on the bike. Leave unnecessary tools at home.
Some fasteners can be changed to socket heads. Allen keys are very compact and easy to stow.
It helps if any likely fasteners which may need to be removed are not seized/stripped/rounded. A set of visegrips can maybe help in these situations. Not cheap s**t ones.

[mick1]

carry tools to your mechanical ability, if you dont know anything carry a waterproof can of beer radio and some sandwiches so your comfy while you wait for the AA

Hmmm a waterproof can of beer, interesting

[corrado]

Hmmm a waterproof can of beer, interesting

Not as interesting as a waterproof can of beer radio though.