Motorcycle Tool Kit Essentials

‘What if I get stranded on a motorcycle trip’ this is one of the biggest nightmares for all motorcycle riders

A list of essential tools is what I have listed below which will be of great help for motorcycle riders the tool kit will ensure the smaller problems won’t turn in to a big one and curb the enthusiasm of a motorcycle rider.

As part of standard equipment that the company provides along with the bike when you purchase it, is often limited & as a rider its best to know your motorcycle and carry appropriate tools which suits your bike, needless to say that any long distance motorcycle rider would have modified the motorcycle for their touring needs, consider all factors based on the same to ensure you are well equipped.

While choosing the kit it’s also important that you pick the ones that do not occupy space and have multiple options in the same tool or the tools which comes as a pack eg: combo screwdrivers, combo spanners and ring spanners, fold up allen keys etc.

Components of your Tool kit:

Combo Screw driver: Flat head & Star screw drivers, interchangeable ones will give you a better advantage and if they are magnetized on the ends it’s easier to align and get the job done.

Allen wrench: A fold up allen wrench is a handy tool, ensure you pick the one which suits your motorcycle.

Pliers: small size pliers comes in handy to remove the nails etc during a puncture, will also help in while you straighten, hold the parts or while fastening the screws etc.

Wrench: An adjustable wrench can be of great use, and carry the right size sockets according to your motorcycle.

Scissor\Wire clipper\Cutter: All these come in handy every single time in an event of an issue.

Flash light: Tactical flash light have a great use during issues when riding at night, store the batteries separately.

Battery cables: Jump start battery cables are an essential component and for motorcycles which do not have a kicker these will come in handy in the event when jump start is required.

Tire repair kit: Based on your motorcycle if it’s a tubeless or a tube tire, choose your tire repair kit.

Mini compressor: Ensure the battery is already fitted with sockets to attach the compressor to fill air.

Motorcycle battery Tender: A variety of small battery tenders are available for motorcycles, choose based on the battery type, they can be used to plug in to the wall socket and charge the battery.

Gloves, Fuse, Bulbs, Wire tags, insulation tape & a small wd40 can, chain lube & chain cleaner.

Choose the right size of tool to remove the spark plug as per your motorcycle.

Motorcycle tools for a long distance ride

Conclusion

A motorcycle breakdown is something that is not planned, preparing a tool kit based on the motorcycle you ride is an attentive methodology, yet when things can't be fixed in the event that you don't have past information of the circumstance and how to deal with it, its great to post for the nearest repair shop for master guidance and fix, which will ensure you can be back on the road and continue your voyage.