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Puddle Jumper
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Minerva, Ohio | I've had my Vision Tour almost two years now and I have decided it's a keeper ;-) So, at this point I'm ready to start some modifications to make it "mine". What are some suggestions for tools that will make life easier?
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Central Wisconsin | Welcome to the forum from Wisconsin! I would suggest a bike lift, metric wrenches, sockets and torque wrench for starters.
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Puddle Jumper
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Minerva, Ohio | Thanks for the welcome. I've got most of the basics and even the lift & jack. All of my previous scoots were metric so I thought I might have to go standard. Are there special tools for body panels, extra long extensions, swivels etc....? My first mod is the clear front signals. I already have them and can't wait for the weekend to get started. My 3157 silver/amber lamps should arrive by then too. |
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Visionary
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| Special tools Himmm
Buy a service manual and owners manual. Now here is the best advice READ them. After reading them you can do as you like. |
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Victory Dealers are required to purchase a set of Specialty Tools (made by Victory) to work on Victorys. I've been told the tool set is VERY expensive. You might inquire at a dealer as to what these tools are and whether a consumer can purchase them. |
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Tourer
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Tucson, AZ | Your best tool is probably already in your wallet......credit card. LOL
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Iron Butt
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Central New York | A metric allen set and a metric socket set will get you pretty much as deep in trouble as you'll want to go. I used to use a tapered paint stick to pop off the panels, but since I started putting a little Vaseline on the rubber grommets before reassembly I don't need it anymore. Panels like the console cover, windshield access, and taillight trim panel just pop off with a little hand tug. |
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Central Wisconsin | Orbit - 2011-05-11 11:37 AM Thanks for the welcome. I've got most of the basics and even the lift & jack. All of my previous scoots were metric so I thought I might have to go standard. Are there special tools for body panels, extra long extensions, swivels etc....? My first mod is the clear front signals. I already have them and can't wait for the weekend to get started. My 3157 silver/amber lamps should arrive by then too. Your welcome! I see you got some good suggestions already. Good luck with your light mod and post some pics of it later.
Here's a link to a 2008 service manual chapters. There might be a newer version somewhere.
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Tourer
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Cleveland, GA | Long socket wrench extension if you ever want to take your trunk off. |
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Visionary
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| Harbor freight has these on sale for $5.99 great for pulling panels
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Visionary
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San Antonio, TX | john frey - 2011-05-12 12:08 PM
Harbor freight has these on sale for $5.99 great for pulling panels
Plus they are 20% off.....look for a coupon in your local paper. |
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Visionary
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| Plastic putty knife 79 cents at Wally World..... |
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Tourer
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Salisbury, NC | The only other tool that has not been mentioned so far is a pair of 10" needle nose pliers. They come in handy for the hard to reach wires under the front panel and the injector plugs as well. ET |
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Iron Butt
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Perry Hall, MD | Has been mention of the need for a special tool to use for changing the oil in the forks (probably the spring compressor). I did pick up a set of the long 'T' handled allen wrenches which are a big help. Look for a recent post for recommendations on tire change tools if you plan on doing your own. |
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Tourer
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| glighto11 - 2011-05-11 12:07 PM
A metric allen set and a metric socket set will get you pretty much as deep in trouble as you'll want to go. I used to use a tapered paint stick to pop off the panels, but since I started putting a little Vaseline on the rubber grommets before reassembly I don't need it anymore. Panels like the console cover, windshield access, and taillight trim panel just pop off with a little hand tug.
And in addition it is not a bad idea to get a set of long reach allen similar to these: http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece-38-drive-metric-long-reach-hex...
I also got a 5/8 allen, cut a 2" piece so I could use a ratchet with a 5/8 socket to remove the front tire. |
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