Motorcycle/ATV tool basics. A beginning DIY'ers guide
Check out these videos for an introduction into outfitting a beginner DIY'ers toolbox for working on motorcycles and ATV's in their garage at home. What follows are some of the most common tools the weekend mechanic should have in their possession to do the most common repairs and maintence to their machines.
"Buy the best tool you can afford"
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TOOLS LIST
Flashlight Ball peen hammer (no larger than 16oz) Impact Driver Assortment of Pliers (needle nose, slip joint, ect..) Diagonal cutters Open end wrenches (spanners) or combination wrenches (sizes 5mm-24mm) 1/4 inch drive short and deep well sockets (5mm-13mm) 3/8 inch drive short and deep well sockets (8mm-19mm) 1/4 inch ratchet handle 3/8 inch ratchet handle 1/4 and 3/8 inch socket extension assortment Allen wrench assortment Spark Plug gaping tool Tire gauges (low pressure and standard) Depth gauge ruler in millimeters Calipers in millimeters/centimeters Feeler gauges in millimeters and inches Multi-Meter (digital or analog) Torque wrench with readings in ft/lbs and Nm (click or beam type) |
SHOP SAFETY ITEMS
Safety Glasses (find ones you like) Fire extinguisher Hearing protection Gloves or hand protection (personal preference) |
Essential tools when riding Off Road guide
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TOOLS LIST
Collapsible Multi-Tool Electrical tape or Duct tape roll Compact screwdriver with bits Compact tire gauge (low pressure) Combination wrenches 10mm-17mm Spark plug wrench (bike specific) Compact ratchet handle and sockets Slip joint pliers Allen wrenches (bike specific) Axle wrench (bike specific) Adjustable wrench Mechanics/safety wire Length of fuel line (bike specific) 2 spare spark plugs (bike specific) Tire repair, patches, adhesive, plugs and Co2 inflator Compact tire irons Spare inner tube(s) (bike specific) |
SURVIVIAL ITEMS
SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker Trail or Topographical map(s) Flashlight Rain Poncho Basic First Aid Compact binoculars Compass Folding knife |
