Just received my Haynes manual for my 98 ZX6R. I'm really keen to get started on servicing and maintaining my bike plus maybe if I get a bit adventorous some little mods added on to her. Well anyway I'm about to go out and buy my tools. Just wondering what brand should I use and what is the best shop to get tools and spare parts from? I want more tradesman quality type of tools as they tend to last longer. I popped into conventrys auto and was pretty impressed by what they stock and that I can open up an account with my ABN with them.
The first set of tools that I require are:
torque wrench(small & mid range), combination of open ended and ring spanners, socket set(3/8" or 1/2" drive), spanners, wire type gauge, set of phillips.
Where would I get spare split pins for my bike as I need to change them when adjusting my chain?
For the oil type when replacing it says API grade SE, SF or Sg motor oil and viscosity SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40 or 20W50. What does that all mean and what is the best for my bike?
With the spark plugs it says NGK CR9e or ND U27ESR-N, what does that mean, where can I get the best spark plugs for my bike and what type?
With the drive chain can I upgrade that for a better one, will that have any affect?
Thank heaps for your time sorry for all the questions but I want to learn all I can on working on bikes and knowing how they work.
The first set of tools that I require are:
torque wrench(small & mid range), combination of open ended and ring spanners, socket set(3/8" or 1/2" drive), spanners, wire type gauge, set of phillips.
Where would I get spare split pins for my bike as I need to change them when adjusting my chain?
For the oil type when replacing it says API grade SE, SF or Sg motor oil and viscosity SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40 or 20W50. What does that all mean and what is the best for my bike?
With the spark plugs it says NGK CR9e or ND U27ESR-N, what does that mean, where can I get the best spark plugs for my bike and what type?
With the drive chain can I upgrade that for a better one, will that have any affect?
Thank heaps for your time sorry for all the questions but I want to learn all I can on working on bikes and knowing how they work.
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