Basic screwdriver tip for the 1st tool collection

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Basic screwdriver tip for the 1st tool collection
Ralf Petersen

Basic screwdriver tip for the 1st tool collection

Basic screwdriver tip for the 1st tool collection

Basic screwdriver tip for the 1st tool collection

Basic screwdriver tip for the 1st tool collection

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This screwdriver tip is about the most elementary basics. Everyone started out very small and simple. For example with his first tool collection.

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Better than nothing: the standard Japanese on-board tool kit in mostly mediocre quality.

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Everything was better in the past: At least it was true with BMW tools until the 1990s.

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Upgrade: Sensibly supplemented on-board tools ensure relaxed screwing on the go.

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Storage space: There is space for the tool kit under the side cover or the bench.

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Very practical: Drawer elements with tool modules in good quality from Racefoxx.

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Expensive but good: Hazet torque wrenches and Racefoxx torque adapters.

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Specialists: piston reset / pliers, magnetic candle socket, voltage tester, chain laser.

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Well equipped: additional screwdriver material for the big motorcycle tour provides security.

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Tire repair kits are practical, but you also have to be able to use them.

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For motorcycles with a chain without a main stand: A lift stick makes it easier to maintain the chain.

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Electrician: test lamp, fuses, voltage tester, jump start cables, battery boosters.

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This is how screwing is fun: Luxury equipment like this leaves nothing to be desired.

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Basic screwdriver tip for the 1st tool collection

Basic screwdriver tip for the tool
The first motorcycle tool collection

This screwdriver tip is about the most elementary basics. Everyone started out very small and simple. For example with his first tool collection.

07/14/2021

If you want to work on your motorcycle yourself, you logically need tools, regardless of whether it is about maintenance, repairs or a conversion campaign. Quite a few motorcyclists will already have more or less good basic equipment. But with such a random collection, there is often a lack of tools that are especially suitable for the respective motorcycle model and, above all, clever special tools that can make screwing very easy.

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Prices and Quality: The most important thing when choosing a tool is quality; because in practice it quickly becomes apparent that buying cheap usually means buying twice. Working with bad tools leads to screwed-up screws, damage to people and machines and lasting frustration. Cheap offers from hardware stores and discounters are often a disaster in terms of dimensional accuracy and service life of the goods on offer (exceptions: magnetic bowls, cable ties, etc.). It makes sense to buy your work equipment from well-stocked tool shops or from motorcycle accessory specialists such as Louis or Polo, who often have cheap offers, especially in the course of discount campaigns. You should by no means buy everything immediately and in a complete set (the typical 500-part tool case often contains a lot of useless items), but only buy what you really need, which is not that much at the beginning. Since good tools are in principle an acquisition for life (screwdriver), the price is also put into perspective.


Basic screwdriver tip for the 1st tool collection


Ralf Petersen

Sensibly supplemented on-board tools ensure relaxed screwing on the go.

In the middle price segment there is already a lot of usable, professionals and a lot of screwdrivers, on the other hand, should turn to quality manufacturers such as Hazet. Indispensable – the tool kit: it should be small, light and functional; because the storage space on a motorcycle is limited. That is why good on-board tools are often designed in such a way that individual, assemblable parts complement each other. In principle, the on-board tool kit should help to carry out minor repairs on the go. In addition, it often contains special tools for the respective machine, for example a spark plug wrench with a joint (promises finger acrobatics when changing) or the indispensable hook wrench for adjusting the spring base on the shock absorber. The Japanese usually only offer a cheap version, the quality of which is quite modest. Usually only the spark plug wrench is really useful. The narrow ring spanners for the axle nuts and their mini extensions are also well-intentioned, but only of limited use. The art of loosening a rear axle nut that is often tightened to more than 100 Nm using the foot without slipping requires skill and practice. Riders of the brand new Kawasaki Z 650 don’t have these problems. That “Total package” consists of a cheap plastic handle and a few bits – incredible! If you want to know what good standard on-board tools look like, look under the seat of a youngtimer like the BMW R 100 R: A rollable, waterproof tool bag contains a pleasantly large selection in decent quality.

But since almost all manufacturers are now saving on vehicle tools, for most of them there is only one targeted purchase. The wrench sizes 8, 10, 12 and sockets 14 and 17 as well as for the axle nuts (mostly 22/24 socket) plus toggles, a small ratchet with bits, a couple of Allen / Torx wrenches, reasonable pliers, wire, cable ties and insulating tape as well a suitable bag is sufficient for the most common handicrafts. An interesting, albeit not entirely cheap, approach is the on-board tool kit from SBV (available from Polo, for example), which consists of a basic kit plus an additional kit in a practical roll-up bag, depending on the motorcycle brand.

Transport question: Most motorcycles only have a relatively small tool compartment, but there is often more storage space than expected under the seat bench. Waterproof tool boxes such as those from Racefoxx, which can also be temporarily installed, are also helpful and practical for transport. It is not advisable to use leather tool rolls, which are often mounted on the fork, especially with choppers – on-board tools don’t like water ingress.

Indispensable for me: Tool for removing wheels and adjusting the chassis, for correcting the chain tension and for dismantling the tank and side covers. If there is enough space, also a jump start cable and possibly a valve extension.


Basic screwdriver tip for the 1st tool collection


Ralf Petersen

For motorcycles with a chain without a main stand: A lift stick makes it easier to maintain the chain.

Equipment for the home: In the course of a screwdriver career, the tool inventory usually grows continuously with it. However, with increasing experience, the demands also increase, and then it often becomes significantly more expensive. Over time, you learn what you really need and can use the money saved by repairs to purchase useful tools. A targeted search on the Internet for used quality tools can also be worthwhile. The common combinations of open-end and ring spanners are part of a good standard equipment. The wrench sizes 8, 10 and 12 are needed in duplicate to loosen locked screw connections (e.g. chain tensioners). In addition, a small and a large ratchet with matching sockets, an Allen key, ideally as a ball-head wrench. Gripping claws or magnetic lifters as well as magnetic bowls are also practical. Screwer’s dream is a workshop trolley or, even better, single drawer elements that can be easily transported and combined with matching tool modules in a compartment (e.g. from Racefoxx). This ensures order and clarity.

Just as important as the actual tool for machines without a main stand are sensible assembly stands that ensure a safe stand. And for everyone: manuals / repair instructions, gloves and cable ties for attaching dismantled parts. We also recommend a good base (prevents dirt and small parts from rolling away) and a workbench with a vice.

Step 1: Motorcyclists who rarely use tools can orientate themselves on the contents of the on-board tool kit plus additions. Since you don’t have to pay attention to weight or space requirements for the home garage, you should choose the solid variant. The dismantling of the tank and side covers, wheel removal, light maintenance work such as an oil change (special key?), Chain tensioning, changing spark plugs, removing batteries and minor modifications can all be carried out with it. A charger that matches the battery and a simple voltage tester are actually essential.

Level 2 then already includes simple repair work, fluid changes, brake maintenance, installation of electrical accessories and a complete inspection. Depending on the design, you need a lot of standard and special tools, for example for valve clearance adjustment and throttle valve synchronization.

the level 3 is already going in the direction of professional work. For bearing replacement, engine repairs (cylinder head / clutch), troubleshooting in the electrical system, telescopic fork overhaul, tire fitting, etc., you often need special tools. But you don’t necessarily have to buy it, you can also borrow it if necessary (information on this can often be found in Internet forums). I also often use a hydraulic jack to support a partially dismantled motorcycle.

Torque wrench: Since the screws or the threads nowadays mostly consist of light metal alloys, they are often no longer tensile strength. So if they are tightened more than specified, they can tear off. The corresponding tightening values ​​can be found in the repair instructions and should be adhered to as precisely as possible. Torque wrenches are therefore indispensable, especially for beginners. A small to around 50 Newton meter and a large one up to 130 Nm cover most areas of application quite well. As with any tool, there are also great differences in quality with torque wrenches. When it comes to ease of use and accuracy, there are worlds between cheap offers (from 30 euros) and, for example, a Hazet key (10 to 60 Nm for 139 euros). This is especially noticeable in a direct comparison. Caution: Torque wrenches should only be used to tighten and never to loosen, otherwise the internal mechanism can be damaged. After use, the key must be relieved by releasing the tension on the adjusting screw. A good alternative and perfect for beginners is also a so-called torque adapter (e.g. from Racefoxx), which turns a normal ratchet into a precision torque wrench (adjustable from 0 to 200 Nm).


Basic screwdriver tip for the 1st tool collection


Ralf Petersen

Specialists: piston reset / pliers, magnetic candle socket, voltage tester, chain laser.

Some of my best special tools were relatively cheap. I am happy to use B. the smart circuit tester, the ignition voltage tester as well as the brake piston reset of the Louis own brand Rothewald. Also a Wilbar brake piston caliper and a chain laser from Polo. A magnetic spark plug socket is also very practical for deep plug shafts. Relatively expensive, but worth the money, are a compressor (impact wrench / blower), a tire fitting device / balancing device from Wilbar, a Colortune candle and the SYNX electronic synchronous tester.

Travel equipment / tools / breakdown assistance: The composition of the tool for a vacation tour should be based on the screwdriver skills, the travel destination and the duration of the trip. Of course, there are worlds between crossing Africa and a tour to the North Sea. In addition to the on-board tools pepped up with the additions already discussed, what I see as a tire repair set / tire milk, a replacement spark plug in the plastic safe, a box with small parts such as screws, nuts, wire, a tube of Dirko liquid seal, a piece of gasoline hose Repair set for trains, good combination pliers, cable ties, replacement lamps and fuses. A leak-proof metal bottle with motor oil (0.5 l) also does a good job. Foldable filling aids are available for difficult-to-access oil filler necks. Drivers of motorcycles with chains must also think of chain spray and, if the motorcycle does not have a main stand, can use a lift stick, which makes it much easier to lubricate the chain on the go. In my 21 years as a tour guide, I have mainly learned to improvise in the event of breakdowns. Since I mostly dealt with problems with the battery and electrics, a jump-start cable for motorcycles or a battery booster as well as a voltage tester or a built-in battery guard are part of the basic equipment. The whole thing is packed in a bag, box or tool roll, which should be kept within easy reach. Best in a tank bag; because well-lashed luggage often hinders the dismantling of the seat. If you are in a group, you can also distribute the material over several machines. It’s also a good idea to do a few small training sessions with the tool at home. That gives security in the event of a breakdown.

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