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MichiganMike
06-20-2003, 11:57 PM
Recently while installing Progressive springs in the forks on my K75, needed to find the correct "tool" to remove that stubborn circlip from the top while pushing down on the 6mm allen screw.
The wife suggested I use a nutpick from the kitchen. Was the perfect tool, sharp point, stiff enough to pry out with ease. For all of us who don't have the complete Snap On tool set this worked perfect. Would like to see more of these little tips among this forum's expertise.
ptero
06-21-2003, 10:18 PM
Cool. I have a simple tool that has become essential to my tool kit. (also good for circlips)

It is like an awl on a screwdriver handle, BUT - the tip is bent over 90 degrees from the shaft. The bent tip is 3/8" long. The tip comes to a nice point, but not really very sharp(that's a good thing).

It is the Perfect Tool for removing the 'hubcap' that covers the bolts on the rear wheel (93 K1100LT) without scratching it or stressing it by prying with some other tool. The tip slips through a slot in the cap and allows a good straight pull.

It is the Perfect Tool for reaching into small spaces and moving or snagging wires, cables and such.

It is especially the Perfect Tool for hooking and retrieving those nuts and washers that drop to the bottom of the battery well and elsewhere.

Say, did I see you at the final Suzi's Party? I'm over in Utica.
kbasa
06-21-2003, 11:49 PM
One of these?

http://www.sears.com/data/product_images/tools/large/00904319000-dlv.jpg
ptero
06-22-2003, 12:22 AM
Yah, real similar.

This one is longer (great reach) with a smaller handle, slender-er shaft and a more precise tight bend, but the picture is pretty good.

neat.
kbasa
06-22-2003, 09:51 AM
Sears calls it a "Cotter Pin Removal Tool".
gararnett
06-23-2003, 01:01 PM
Sears also has a 4 pack of these in smaller size, different handle, with 4 different bends. Mine were about $6 for the set. Very handy.
lorazepam
07-03-2003, 12:06 AM
I have a couple sets of "dental picks" I got at the local flea market for 3 dollars a set. I use them a lot at work, and I will slip one or 2 in my took kit on the bike as well. They have metal handles that are thinner than a pencil, and have a variety of angles on the tips for a thousand and one uses. Just thought I would add my .02.