ujmrider
New York
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Hello everyone. I'm a relative newbie and I'm trying to build myself a nice little set of motorcycle tools. Ideally a set that would have everything I need to do most maintenance and small repairs and also be portable enough to bring along on longer trips.
What tools have you all found to be most essential and useful for basic repair and maintenance?
Thanks in advance for any helpful advice.
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Ride_Slow2004
Northwest
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multi bit screwdriver, adjustable wrench, small Vise-Grips, electrical tape
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who68
England
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Welcome to the dark side!
When on the road all the items ride slow says plus a tire repair kit. If you've got tubeless tires a plug kit, but if you've got tubed tires(as on most spoked wheels with the exception of GS BMW's) you'll need tire levers plus tube patches. Best brakedown in the size of a credit card AAA membership.
Back at home a good wrench and socket set though check which refers to your bike metric(jap)or AF(Harley still i think?)Also if your bike hasn't got a center stand a paddock stand is a good idea.
Just a few ideas happy riding,
Mark.
PS hope you don't have to use said items too often!
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kzgb
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a volt-ohm meter comes in handy for those pesky electrial shorts.
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hawgman341
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Look in the major bike parts mags, they usually have them laid out so you can see what's inside. They have a good idea what goes in a trip repaire kit. Don't forget a knife. I've found multi tools to be almost useless and too bulky.
Everyone has pretty much everything covered as far as tools don't forget the emergency rain gear that fits in your back pocket..... If I think of any other tools that might not be too big and will help out I let ya know.
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