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[devon john]

just wandering that special tools are really nessesery??
i will be doing a complete engine transmission and possable gear box strip and rebuild
pluss work on the forks
i can make some tools but need to now what i really need.

john

[Mark M]

Bike? Car? Model? Year?
REgards, Mark

[devon john]

silly boy!!!!
sorry 2008 500 eletric start classic bullet

[Mark M]

I don't know if there is a tool for the electric start itself but for the rest of the basic Bullet you don't really need anything that a competent home mechanic can't get round. The only tricky bit might be removing the pinion on the end of the crank for which there is a tool. It is often very tight but sometimes is loose if you are lucky! Have a look in the Accessory Catalogue on this site, it lists all the tools for all models.
REgards, Mark

[PeteF]

Mark's right, you can manage without special tools. These are designed to make life easier for people who are doing engine work every day. As long as you're not in a tearing hurry I should proceed without and, if you get stuck, order the special tool. Mr H has a reputation for super-fast delivery. Mark makes a point about the crank pinion but mine came off with a bit of heat without the special puller.

[Midge]

The only specials I needed were a valve spring compressor and the tool for removing/installing valve guides. Copper/Hide hammer is useful, if used only in moderation!

[Norm]

welder is handy to run a bead of weld around the inside of the timing side bearing so it will drop out

[Phil Ashbrook]

Tappet guide puller , camshaft spindle puller , engine sprocket puller . idler spindle puller ...it all depends on how worn the engine is .
valve spring compresser is a must I would think .