Honda Specialty Tools.

[BigSkip]

I was just looking through my honda 250es service manual...as I am getting ready to do my first restoration....and noticed I am going to need some of the specialty tools to dissasemble and address some of the issues I have on my machine....It looks like there is a lock nut wrench necessary for removing the swing arm....and a 17mm bit...also if I remember correctly there are some othe specialty tools necessary to remove the front fork from the frame...and for other service and repair work....Just wondered what the most common ones were.....and where I could pick up these tools...

[84honda200s]

im not sure what you will need but when i need a specialty tool i use to give snp on or mac tools a call... they are pricey but they wont break too easy and wen they do they are replaced ..

[BigSkip]

So Snap-on and Mac Tool carry the Honda specialty tools?

[200XMichigan]

Motion Pro make a lot of motorcycle specific tools. They sell them at many dealers or aftermarket shops (usually have to order them).

[Escanabajosh]

some of them tools guys make them self, do a search i know there was one on here about a tool for the sx swing arm.

[aldochina]

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?111718-250sx-swing-arm-pivot-bolt-tightness

[84honda200s]

So Snap-on and Mac Tool carry the Honda specialty tools?

yup thats where ive always got mine ..

[atc350xer]

some of them tools guys make them self, do a search i know there was one on here about a tool for the sx swing arm.

yup... worked great...I used an old 1 1/8" socket and an angle grinder... as for the 17mm jobber, a bolt and 2 -17 mm nuts (not sure what Snap-On charges, but mine was free)

[BigSkip]

That is a great idea on the socket....How wide are the "castles" and how tall......

[3wheelsinPA]

Can't remember if he measured it or not. Smear a little grease on the high part of the nut (just a little) and touch your socket to it, you should get a pretty good idea of where to cut. Cut each tab evenly and a little at a time until you get a good seat.

[200XMichigan]

Depending on time vs money bikebandit sells most of those tools for $10. Honda might want a fortune, and maybe Snap On too. But you can get the tools pretty cheap.