Author Topic: What are some specialized motorcycle tools I can add to my xmas list for family? (Read 3526 times)

ChopSticks · « **on:** December 21, 2015, 09:17:58 AM »

Tools that aren't so common but anyone that is wrenching on their bike would need to use eventually such as carb syncs, compression tester, spark plug gapper etc

For example: I've got Cam-lock straps and Timing light so far

WV_750 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2015, 09:21:29 AM »

JIS Screwdrivers. They have been the most satisfying tool purchase for my bike.

flybox1 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2015, 09:32:01 AM »

+1 to JIS screwdrivers
Impact wrench (w JIS tips)
feeler gauges for valve and points gaps
vac sync gauges w long motion pro adjuster tool
multimeter w diode tester function, dwell meter

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2015, 09:43:31 AM »

Mini kit of metric wrenches to take with you on your bike. I have a small roll of titanium wrenches.

Magpie · « **Reply #4 on:** December 21, 2015, 09:51:10 AM »

Carb jet cleaner tool. I'm forever looking for pieces of the right sized wire to use.
https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/bikemaster-carburetor-jet-cleaning-tool-26-03a.html
Cliff.

mycoal · « **Reply #5 on:** December 21, 2015, 10:08:53 AM »

Ultrasonic cleaner
Chain breaker
Ratchet straps
Aux gas tank
Snap ring pliers
Brake bleeder
Gauge feelers
Torque wrench set
easy outs/bolt extractors
Tap and Die set
Volt meter

Don R · « **Reply #6 on:** December 21, 2015, 12:50:33 PM »

Bike cover, tire spoons, tire gauge, truing/balance stand, honda SOHC4 shirt, test light. Harbor freight bike lift, if you've been really good.

Gene · « **Reply #7 on:** December 21, 2015, 12:51:46 PM »

Spare bike to ride while the other is being worked on.

It won't fit in a stocking, though.

Stev-o · « **Reply #8 on:** December 21, 2015, 03:53:56 PM »

battery tender....

Gene · « **Reply #9 on:** December 21, 2015, 04:03:04 PM »

Quote from: Don R on December 21, 2015, 12:50:33 PM

Bike cover, tire spoons, tire gauge, truing/balance stand, honda SOHC4 shirt, test light. Harbor freight bike lift, if you've been really good.

Tire spoons - indispensible.

wowbagger · « **Reply #10 on:** December 21, 2015, 05:48:09 PM »

Quote from: mycoal on December 21, 2015, 10:08:53 AM

Aux gas tank
Tap and Die set

+1 on both of these. My full metric tap and die set have been invaluable. You never realize how much you need an aux tank until that first time you tank falls off the bike and dents because you propped it up while you were working on the engine. My gas "IV" make tuning so much easier.

przjohn · « **Reply #11 on:** December 21, 2015, 06:00:28 PM »

Motion Pro Clutch, Gear, and Sprocket Holding Tool.

b5rider · « **Reply #12 on:** December 22, 2015, 08:20:20 AM »

a thin-walled spark plug socket.
I use the plug wrench that came with my original tool kit and it's still the best for changing spark plugs because there is little room in the 550 cases

mycoal · « **Reply #13 on:** December 22, 2015, 09:29:34 AM »

A punching bag and bottle of alcohol.

Magpie · « **Reply #14 on:** December 22, 2015, 04:23:53 PM »

A small supply of Band-Aids too. Cliff.

camelman · « **Reply #15 on:** December 24, 2015, 07:01:08 AM »

This: https://store.snapon.com/Flex-Combination-mm-Wrench-Metric-Combination-Flex-Head-Open-End-10-mm-12-Point-P642105.aspx

My favorite tool and absolutely worth the money.

A close second is a10" set of forceps.

Magpie · « **Reply #16 on:** December 24, 2015, 08:46:07 AM »

Probably at the end of your list but if you have the space and money purchase a lift. I've messed with bikes for awhile and just recently bought a lift. I should have bought one years ago!
http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/1000-lb-capacity-motorcycle-lift-68892.html
Cliff.

Don R · « **Reply #17 on:** December 24, 2015, 12:47:08 PM »

Quote from: mycoal on December 22, 2015, 09:29:34 AM

A punching bag and bottle of alcohol.

Made me laugh!

DaveBarbier · « **Reply #18 on:** December 24, 2015, 02:31:12 PM »

Thread pitch gauges? Stereo system?
Poster of hot girl?

Gene · « **Reply #19 on:** December 24, 2015, 04:00:51 PM »

Quote from: Don R on December 24, 2015, 12:47:08 PM

Quote from: mycoal on December 22, 2015, 09:29:34 AM
A punching bag and bottle of alcohol.

Made me laugh!

Yeah, me too. And actually a good suggestion. Beats throwing the tools on the ground as hard as can . . . having them come back up off the concrete and take a fairly decent bite out of your arm and/or fingers. Not that I'd know anything about that . . .

mrbreeze · « **Reply #20 on:** December 24, 2015, 07:37:55 PM »

Quote from: Gene on December 24, 2015, 04:00:51 PM

Quote from: Don R on December 24, 2015, 12:47:08 PM
Quote from: mycoal on December 22, 2015, 09:29:34 AM
A punching bag and bottle of alcohol.

Made me laugh!

Yeah, me too. And actually a good suggestion. Beats throwing the tools on the ground as hard as can . . . having them come back up off the concrete and take a fairly decent bite out of your arm and/or fingers. Not that I'd know anything about that . . .

HA!.....you too? I've probably done that a time or 5 over the years......not so much nowadays!! Done the old punch the wall too! That drywall can be expensive to fix and if you don't aim right and hit a stud.....well you can imagine!! Don't have to do it too many times before you learn better......

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #21 on:** December 25, 2015, 05:08:07 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on December 21, 2015, 09:43:31 AM

Mini kit of metric wrenches to take with you on your bike. I have a small roll of titanium wrenches.

Don,
You happen to have a link to the set you bought? I've been looking at a few sets to get for Stella but if you already have a set you like, I'll just buy a set of those.

Ron

ChopSticks · « **Reply #22 on:** December 25, 2015, 03:02:32 PM »

Quote from: DaveBarbier on December 24, 2015, 02:31:12 PM

Thread pitch gauges? Stereo system?
Poster of hot girl?

What's a thread pitch gauge for?

danyo · « **Reply #23 on:** December 25, 2015, 03:10:06 PM »

For measuring pitch on threads;)

Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

Don R · « **Reply #24 on:** December 25, 2015, 10:51:10 PM »

So, what did you get? I got two bike covers.

becken · « **Reply #25 on:** December 28, 2015, 06:03:42 AM »

http://www.rrrtoolsolutions.com/adventure-tools.php

Don R · « **Reply #26 on:** December 30, 2015, 07:59:08 PM »

nice!

754 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 30, 2015, 08:00:58 PM »

The suspense is klling me..what did you get ?

brewsky · « **Reply #28 on:** December 31, 2015, 04:21:03 AM »

These are hard to beat...

b5rider · « **Reply #29 on:** December 31, 2015, 08:53:07 AM »

Well, what did the big,red fictitious character bring you?

ChopSticks · « **Reply #30 on:** December 31, 2015, 01:37:30 PM »

Ah sorry for the late response, my family ended up pooling together and got me a m-unit which was on the very top of the list as a "if you really really want" item.

Unfortunately I also got a minor low side on my main bike (damn rain

) so any work on the cb is gonna have to wait

Thanks for all the suggestions definitely gonna add them to a running wish list so things are so last minute

Don R · « **Reply #31 on:** January 01, 2016, 12:11:50 AM »

Fooey, sorry to hear about the low side, I tend to go high side myself, usually right after a tank slapper on uneven pavement.

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