Tools and Instruments

Can you give me a list of tools to take certain information from the bike that you think each motorcycle owner should own. Example: tire gauge. But I'm also thinking about tools that tell whether there is something wrong with an electrical part, battery etc.

 

Duct tape. A must. Held my right GSXR lighted mirror together when I broke the stem about 800 miles from home. Also good for holding together torn up fairings (haven't had to use it for that yet, though).

Also, lots of rechargeable batteries and a quick charger for all your farkles.

Extension cord and multi-oulet comes in handy for charging things up while camping or in a motel.

Spare R/R, wire, crimps, shrink tubing, wire ties, etc. You will need it eventually.

Head light, marker, and tail light bulbs.

 

Tire repair kit with Co2 charger is a must as well.

 

I kind of meant in the persons garage - the basics

 

Well, that's very different, then. Never mind.

 

too funny :biggrin:

 

The basics for what? Taking a cover off,general repair, total tear down or maybe an engine rebuild. Take a look at your bike's fasteners. You know nut's, bolts, screws, clamps, electrics etc. Figure out what fits them to remove and replace them.

Do you have any mechanical experience or skills? If you do then no need to ask unless it's for specialty tools. If not then get some $$$$ together and get Metric: wrenches, screw drivers, pliers,hammers,pry bars,punches, chisles, allen wrenches, dial calipers, sockets, extensions, ratchets, adapters and duct tape. Throw some band-aids and Mercurochrome in there too. That will be just a start if your going to be wrenching.

Last but not least a factory shop manual for your bike. Forget the Clymers/Hayes type manuals.

 

thank you!

 

what do you need a bottle opener for? you have the kererator built into the garage....
In place of the bottle opener I would say a bikini clad bartender...