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Occasional screwdriver: Do handicrafts when absolutely necessary, but do not have particularly great screwdriver ambitions.
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Spark plug connector pliers: Price 26.95 euros at Louis
Function: Have you ever tried to pull off very tightly fitting spark plugs by hand? Can last. With the well-made Knipex pliers, this can be done quickly and without damage.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Hose stripping pliers: Price: 7.99 euros at Polo
Function: Put an end to the unspeakable water pump or combination pliers gagging. With these pliers, hoses with a diameter of 4 to 13 mm can be pulled off much more easily and, above all, without damage.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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The classic: grab the stand spring with pliers, slide off – spring away and ouch!
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Chain lock assembly aid: Price 19.99 euros at Polo
Function: Merge two open chain links and a chain lock? A third hand would be extremely helpful. Or this assembly aid that makes inserting the chain lock child’s play.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Clutch basket holder: Price 25.95 euros from Louis
Function: The claws of the adjustable holder engage in the grooves of the coupling driver. This allows the removed part to be held securely and the central nut can be loosened in order to dismantle the clutch basket.
Type of screwdriver: professional screwdriver.
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Maneuvering assistant: Price: 99.95 euros for Polo
Function: This means that even machines without a main stand can be easily moved in the tightest of spaces. The rear wheel is clamped between four rollers and raised slightly. The motorcycle can now be maneuvered easily and safely.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Chain lubrication aid: Price 29.99 euros at Polo
Function: chain maintenance without main stand? It’s a game of patience without help, but much easier with the rear wheel turner. Simply drive up, slide the compensation block under the side stand – and the bike can be turned while stationary.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Chain brush: Price 9.99 euros at Polo
Function: Gone are the days when mother’s disused dish brush was misused to clean chains and was not really good for it. This robust part saves time and nerves. And it also gets a lot cleaner.
Type of screwdriver: occasional screwdriver.
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Chain escape tester: Price 39.95 euros at Polo
Function: If you don’t quite trust the setting markings on the swing arm, you can use this mini laser to check the chain or toothed belt alignment easily and precisely.
Screwdriver type: professional screwdriver.
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Mini oiler: Price 9.99 euros at Louis
Function: This small device can be used to oil hard-to-reach areas in droplets and with pinpoint accuracy. The aluminum case is a real treat.
Type of screwdriver: occasional screwdriver.
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Infrared thermometer: Price 49.95 euros at Louis
Function: Measures the temperature without contact on all parts that can be aimed at with the laser pointer. For example on manifolds, tires, bearings, brakes – or completely different things in the garage and household whose temperature you always wanted to know. Measuring range minus 20 to 500 degrees.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Stahlbus oil drain valve: Price 34.95 euros at Polo
Function: replaces the standard oil drain plug. When changing the oil, simply open the quick-release fastener, put on the hose and the valve opens – all without messing up old oil.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Stahlbus ventilation valve: Price 22.99 euros at Polo
Function: is exchanged for the original brake bleeding nipple. Allows one-handed operation when filling / bleeding hydraulic brakes and clutches.
Screwdriver type: professional screwdriver.
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Bowden cable oiler: Price 4.99 euros at Polo
Function: the classic among screwdriver aids. Unhook the cable, insert it, fix it, lubricate it – done. Without loss of lubricant and without mess. Simple tool for perfectionists and care junkies.
Type of screwdriver: occasional screwdriver.
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Spark plug assembly aid: Price 6.99 euros at Louis
Function: actually just a robust, flexible and 20 cm long plastic tube with two different openings (12/14 mm, 14/18 mm). Extremely helpful in built-up areas.
Type of screwdriver: occasional screwdriver.
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Spring assembly aid: Price 6.99 euros at Louis
Function: Anyone who has ever been annoyed about flying stand or exhaust springs will praise this simple device as the absolute crowning glory of toolmaking.
Type of screwdriver: occasional screwdriver.
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Exhaust pulling hook: Price 7.99 euros at Polo
Function: This can be used, for example, to securely pack the retaining rubbers of exhaust systems. Very practical in the car sector, but motorcyclists can also use it.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Hobby screwdriver: enjoys working with tools, is already well sorted, but does not overestimate his skills.
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Professional screwdriver: Also dares to tackle larger tasks and rarely or never needs a specialist workshop.
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Magnetic telescope set: Price: 9.95 euros from Hein Gericke,
Function: Mirror with joint and magnetic lifter with three interchangeable magnetic heads with a length of 91 or 65 cm make rummaging in and retrieving from the depths of technology easier.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Claw gripper: Price 4.99 euros at Polo
Function: The gripper is used where pointed fingers can no longer reach. Three claws grab lost small parts up to a depth of 50 cm. And leaves from the car water tank in autumn.
Type of screwdriver: occasional screwdriver.
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Magnetic lifter set with bowl: Price 8.95 euros from Hein Gericke
Function: What the flexible 50 cm lifter with LED lamp brings to the fore, the 15 cm large magnetic bowl won’t let go of it. Ideal for somewhat cluttered screwdrivers.
Type of screwdriver: occasional screwdriver.
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LED telescope lamp: Price 9.95 euros from Hein Gericke
Function: pushed together a 17 cm short flashlight with three LEDs, unlocked a 54 cm long magnetic lifter with a flexible light head. Also a great toy away from the workshop.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Angle screwdriver: Price 49.95 euros at Louis
Function: Anyone who has ever broken their screwdriver fingers on a built-in quadruple carburetor system will appreciate this special tool. With the 90-degree deflection, hidden adjustment screws can also be repaired. The scope of delivery includes an interchangeable screwdriver head, five slotted and two Phillips bits and an additional handle.
Screwdriver type: professional screwdriver.
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Ratchet wrench set: Price 59.95 euros at Louis
Function: Where there is no more space for the conventional ratchet, the slim ratchet ring / open-end wrenches are used and make repositioning the tool unnecessary. The set includes eleven keys (6 to 19 mm) and six adapters.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Axle hexagon socket: Price 9.99 euros at Louis
Function: four hexagon socket sizes in one tool with a 3/8-inch drive. Mandatory for installing and removing various front wheels.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Thread templates: Price 7.99 euros at Polo
Function: 52 sheets with which thread pitches (metric and Whitworth) can be checked – place the negative form on the thread, no light gap to be seen, fits!
Screwdriver type: professional screwdriver.
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Tweezer set with LED light: Price 14.99 euros at Polo
Function: three slim grippers with very bright LED light for working in poorly lit work areas …
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… Helps, for example, with fiddling with the vehicle’s electrical system – or with removing splinters from delicate screwdriver fingers. Very robust case.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Mini grip pliers: Price 4.99 euros at Louis
Function: only 11 cm short and therefore ideal for ensuring firm and permanent access in very tight spaces. It always helps when the third hand is missing while screwing.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Extractor set: Price 5.99 euros at Louis
Function: look like dental instruments and help the screwdriver, for example, when it comes to pulling O-rings out of their guides. The handle is fitted with a magnet at one end.
Type of screwdriver: Hobby screwdriver.
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Fork oil level calibrator: Price 17.99 euros at Louis
Function: looks complicated, but works ingeniously simple and ensures a completely identical fork oil level in both fork legs. Put an end to the folding rule.
Type of screwdriver: professional screwdriver.
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Buying advice screwdriver aids for conversion and tuning
Buying advice screwdriver aids for conversion and tuning
Easier, faster, safer screwdriving
MOTORRAD has tried 28 tools that make screwing easier, faster or safer. For every tool assessment, we also state which type of screwdriver the little helper is suitable for: occasional screwdrivers, hobby screwdrivers, professional screwdrivers.
Klaus Herder
11/21/2013
Sometimes it’s the small, seemingly inconspicuous things that make life easier. And that doesn’t mean alcohol, women, or bribes at this point. This is about 28 smart and mostly surprisingly inexpensive tools that can make everyday workshop life a little more pleasant by ensuring easier, faster or safer screwdriving.
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MOTORRAD was exemplified by Hein Gericke (www.hein-gericke.de), polo (www.polo-motorrad.de) and Louis (www.louis.de) find what they are looking for. Some of the products are also available from relevant specialist retailers.
The green, yellow and red tool logo reveal which helper is best suited for which screwdriver type. The associated screwdriver types are briefly characterized in the photo show.
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