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"

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

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