10 Tools You Should Have In Your Motorcycle Tool Kit

So you want to start working on your own bike, but not quite sure what you need? Here are our Top Ten Tools for a reasonably well-equipped tool kit that can do maintenance, basic repairs, and upgrades on your bike.

1. Allen/Hex Bit Sockets

Keep this 9-piece hex tool set in your kit, and you’d be ready to whip out whatever size you need. The whole set is small enough to always carry around, but if it’s still too bulky for your kit, you can choose to bring only the sizes you need.

Shop online: Motion Pro Ball End Allen Key 9-Piece Hex Tool Set

2. Spoke Torque Wrench Set

A spoke torque wrench is the best tool to keep your spoke tensioned correctly. A torque wrench helps you apply the correct "torque" to the spoke helping keep your wheels in shape. It is also the tool of choice for wheel builders world wide.

Shop online: Excel 7-Piece Adjustable Torque Wrench Set Tool

3. Y-Handle & T-Handle Sets

This Motion Pro Y-Handle tool combines 6 sockets sizes into one with excellent grip and leverage.
The compact design is ideal for trail tool packs.

The Mini T-Handle Tool Set is also a great choice for any tool kit.

Shop online: Motion Pro Combo Y Drive Wrench Tool

4. Screwdrivers

A good screwdriver is used for so many things so you should get a quality set that includes:

Flat and Phillips heads
Long and short handles and shafts
Multiple tip sizes—magnetic tips are a plus
Consider angle screwdrivers as they can be a useful addition to your screwdriver set for hard to reach spots.
Check our this handy 28 Piece Mini Tool Set by Xtech.

5. Tyre Pressure Gauge

This may be the most important tool for your motorcycle toolbox. Low tyre pressure can lead to a flat tyre. Proper tyre inflation is important to the safety and performance of your motorcycle.

Shop online: X-Tech Tyre Gauge

6. Hammer/Rubber Mallet

This is good to have in your kit, not to hit your bike with (that would be crazy!), but to assist in whatever you’re trying to fix. Jobs like installing wheel axles, or helping to drive bearings into place.

7. Bolt Set

You’ll need spare nuts and bolts to replace the originals if they vibrated out or if they are showing signs of wear. Always have a couple of different sizes on hand, so that you won’t have to run to the store every time you need them.

Shop online: Nuts and Bolts

8. Chain Breaker Tool

If you decide to replace your chain on your own, you’ll need a chain breaker tool as it’s basically impossible to do the procedure without it. Invest in a good one and it will pay for itself because of the money you saved by replacing your chain yourself!

Shop online: Heavy Duty Motorcycle Chain Breaker Tool Set

Shop online: Motion Pro Heavy Duty Motorcycle Chain Breaker Cutter Tool

9. Motorcycle Stand

Ever had your bike fall off a milk crate? No motorcycle garage should be without a decent stand. Working on your bike is much easier when it is upright on a easy lift stand. Great for maintenance chores like chain lubing, cleaning the bike, or removing the wheels for tyre changes,

Shop online: Aluminium Heavy Duty Motorcycle Motorcross Alloy Lift Stand

10. Battery Charger

Riding your bike on the odd weekend charges the battery, but it is often not enough to avoid a flat battery. You still need to charge the battery regularly. A trckle charger is the solution. Leave it on and never worry about a flat battery again. Owning a decent battery charger isn’t a question. It’s a must.

Shop online: Battery Chargers

Okay, so we said only ten tools, but we couldn’t forget the service manual for your bike. In it, you’ll learn the right way to disassemble and reassemble your bike when it needs a bit of love. You’ll also find information on routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repairs, saving you time and money.

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