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Old 05-26-09, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ChanceCoats123
Well most everyday improvements to cars can be done with simple tools, but I will admit that more indepth engine and drive train work has a lot of specialized tools.
Even the simplest automotive maintenance job like an oil change requires a specific oil filter wrench. Spark plugs require a proper size deep-well socket. Newer cars don't need dwell meters or timing lights since a "tune-up" requires much less work than it used to be but they were specialized tools needed for routine simple jobs in the past.

Evey piece of machinery requires its own specific tools and bike are no exception. Big hammers and hacksaws will indeed do the job if you don't care what the remains look like.
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