[Multimeter recommendations please]

I have a cheap one I got from Menards that has served me well. Dont recall the brand but it was like $30. I can look tonight when I get home. Lots of cool options plus a temp stick

[My current winter project]

Thanks for the kind words guys. Im into anything on 2 wheels or 4 wheels. I would love to get into woodworking but dont have the shop room or tools yet.

[What's the latest tool you purchased?]

Sorry guys heres a picture of the snap on (or rather blue point, they made no mention of this in my purchase) wrench holders. Freed up a lot of space so now this drawer looks empty

 

[My current winter project]

Well i put new o-rings in behind the intake boots. All of them were cracked and that causes big issues. Now im on the hunt for a new factory airbox as mine has been "modified for better airflow". Hope to be done by February with everything but these things never go as planned.

[My current winter project]

Hey guys and gals,

 

A little background on me. I went to school for motorcycle and small engine repair. Got my degree in that and then went back to school for marine engine repair. Apparently they are two different programs. Worked in the industry for about 3 years, got sick of the low pay and switched to a technology job. Now I run all of the applications and software for a bank.

 

1979 Suzuki GS750

 

So this is my winter project that i thought I would share with you. I picked up this beauty in November for a whopping $700. Guy told me he "went through everything and its in top running condition". Well I go the bike home and the carbs started leaking instantly. So i pulled the tank and cabrs. Did a full rebuild with new o-rings, cleaned the jets, set the float height ect. Then it came time to check the valve clearances as thats probably the most looked over part of maintenance for any bike. Well every valve was too tight to get even my smallest 0.02 feeler gauge into. So I had to get a smaller shim and run it through ever valve to get a baseline of what I needed. Finally got all the shims needed and put them all in. Ended up twisting a bolt off on the cam holder. Nothing a left handed drill bit and an EZ-out cant fix. New gaskets and shes back together. Adjusted the clutch actuater and and cable so now its how its suppose to feel. Im not quite done with her as i need to get new wheel bearings, tires, brake lines ect. Ill try to keep this updated. In the mean time, here are some pictures:

 

Just got her back home

 

 

Tank and Carbs off. Very dirty

 

 

valve cover off

 

 

This was almost a bad night

 

 

The zip ties help keep the valves open when pulling the shims out

 

 

Might as well pull the cams out so its easier to put the new shims in

 

 

This is a good tool to speed up installing bolts that cant be torqued too high as would happen with my impact

 

 

These are as good as everyone says

 

All buttoned up. For now

[What's the latest tool you purchased?]

My latest purchase was some snap on wrench holders. I didnt know they made a reverse tooth one so I got it and it saves a bunch of room in the drawer. Very cool purchase

[Best Phillips Hex Bits]

Ive had a set of blue point ones for the last 5 years and they show no signs of slowing down. Although my primary work is on motorcycles/atvs/snowmobiles. You guys seem to do a lot heavier work than I. Although i did sit there and try to tighten some intake boot screws for about 20 seconds before i realized I was going the wrong way. I think i got about 40 different bits from philips to flathead to security torx. Lots of variety and no idea how much I paid for them

[Dremmel 8200 or Milwaukee M12 Rotary tool]

I've had a few dremels for the past 6 years or so. My first one burnt up after a month or so. My current one is the 8000 series i believe. It seems better built as far as being able to replace brushes and such but I'm still a little scared of the durability so I dont push it too hard. Plus my cord is like 6 ft or something like that. Id like a 10 ft cord. Or I could go cordless but I'm not hip enough for that yet.

[Help with deciding on screwdrivers!]

I just got my set of Wera's this morning. They look good but all of the flatheads are pretty close to the same size. Time will tell how they feel and work and such

[snap-on repair help]

Oh i have some of those tools that hold down the ball called "feeler gauges"

[A LOOK INSIDE THE BLACK & DECKER LBXR20 20v MAX LITHIUM ION BATTERY]

I know this thread is ancient and im sure you all have figured out the best batteries for replacing the ones in the 20v, but in case you havent, look for Sony VCT5 18650 batteries. 2600-2800 mAh and 30 amp and 3.7V, 4.2 off the charger. I have a bunch from vaping