Gear
Garage Motorcycle Tools
Vevor Motorcycle Stand Lift Combo (Front/Rear)
Pros:
Two Stand Lifts
Swingarm Adaptors
Fork Adaptors
Spool Adaptors
Cons:
Plastic wheels
Kyle’s Notes:
The simple, tube-steel lifts can work with front forks, rear spools, or a swingarm.
NEIKO 14.5" Steel Tire Spoons
Pros:
Three long tire spoons
Inner-tube friendly
Rim Protectors
Valve Cores
Valve Tool
Cons:
None.
Kyle’s Notes:
These three tire levers are long and smooth, so they're easy to use and less scary to use around inner tubes.
Craftsman 189-Piece Mechanic's Tool Set
Pros:
Standard & Metric Sockets
1/2", 3/8", 1/4" Wrenches
6-Point Sockets
12-Point Sockets
Deep-Well Sockets
Allen Keys
Combination Wrenches
Bit Driver & Bits
Cons:
None.
Kyle’s Notes:
I have used this kit (the older version of it, anyway) for fifteen years, and in that time I've only managed to damage one socket by doing something stupid. All the other tools held up to my stupid requests just fine. Highly recommended!
Neiko Metric Deep Well Socket Set
Pros:
10-32mm Metric Sizes
Impact Sockets
Cr-V Steel
Drop-Forged
Cons:
None yet!
Kyle’s Notes:
Includes the 27mm socket that a lot of Japanese motorcycles need to remove the axle nuts. I work on Japanese cars, too, so this set gets a lot of use.
Thorstone Fluid Extractor Pump
Pros:
Transparent Pump
Transparent Hoses
Common Adapters
Corrosion Resistant
Cons:
Requires two hands to use.
Kyle’s Notes:
I'll be using this to bleed brake lines and calipers, mostly.
Craftsman Ratcheting Screwdriver, 44-piece
Pros:
Magnetized Bit Holder
Reversible Ratchet
44 Bits
Cons:
None.
Kyle’s Notes:
I use this ratcheting screwdriver ALL THE TIME. Auto repair, gunsmithing, motorcycle maintenance; you name it. Craftsman tools are simple and robust.
Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242
Pros:
6mL
Removable
Cons:
Can affect torque reading.
Kyle’s Notes:
ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL. Keep screws from backing out by adding a drop of Blue Loctite to the threads. Just bear in mind that it will affect the screw's torque specs.
