If you want to start working on your motorcycle, you’ll need your own set of tools. And that means building your own motorcycle tool kit.
A lot of my readers will know Ari Henning who has written for a wide variety of publications and has become known for the videos he does with Spenser Robert and Zack Courts. He’s now with Revzilla, putting out great content. I talked to the guys about their move in an article for Web Bike World.
Recently, Ari dove into the topic of building your own motorcycle tool kit. He had a lot of useful things to say.
You can watch the video above to get the information straight from Ari’s mouth, or you can look over the list below, which is the full list of everything he goes over.
Ari’s List for your Motorcycle Tool Kit
- A shop manual – Check some out at Amazon
- Combination wrenches – Check some out at Amazon
- Adjustable wrench – Check some out at Amazon
- Sockets and socket wrench – Check some out at Amazon
- Torque wrench – Check out this one at Revzilla
- Breaker bar – Check some out at Amazon
- JIS screwdriver set – Check some out at Amazon
- Pliers set – Check some out at Amazon
- Vice-grip pliers – Check some out at Amazon
- Hex wrenches – Check out this set at Revzilla
- Dead-blow hammer – Check some out at Amazon
- Tire-pressure gauge – Check some out at Revzilla
- Nitrile gloves – Check some out at Amazon
- Motorcycle chain brush – Check some out at Amazon
- Chemicals for your garage – Check out this at Revzilla
- Oil filter strap wrench – Check out this one at Revzilla
- Drain pan – Check out this one at Revzilla
- Funnels – Check some out at Amazon
- 3/16-inch ID vinyl hose (for bleeding brakes) – Check some out at Amazon
- Zip ties – Check some out at Amazon
- Toolbox – Check some out at Amazon
If you want to see Ari’s full post over on Revzilla’s blog, click here.
A Word on Pre-Assembled Tool Kits
One thing that he says that I only somewhat agree with is that many pre-assembled motorcycle toolkits aren’t worth buying. I actually disagree, especially if you buy a toolkit specifically made for your bike.
However, I would say that I do agree that they will not have everything you need. You will likely need to supplement those kits with additional tools. With that said, there are some fantastic tool kits out there.
I would advise you to look at some. They might be a good option, or they might not. It’s up to you and what your bike needs. Check out some tool kits at Revzilla.
