Building Your Motorcycle Tool Kit

In order to keep your motorcycle functional and safe to operate, you need to maintain it. Neglecting your bike is going to cause it to fall into disrepair, which is why it’s important to know what tasks to perform to keep it working. Not only that, but you also have to have the right set of tools, both at home and on the road for quick roadside repairs. Here’s a helpful list of what you should stock your motorcycle tool kit with.

Needle-Nosed Pliers

A good pair of pliers will always come in handy when you need to tighten, loosen or hold anything snugly. Straighten out wires or manipulate parts of your bike easily with a pair of pliers.

Flathead Screwdriver

A long and narrow flathead screwdriver will help you to loosen and tighten screws in your bike. If you can, find a model that has a magnetized tip so that it will hold onto your screws.

Foldable Allen Wrench

This compact and useful tool can help you loosen or tighten your motorcycle’s fasteners. Just make sure you choose the size that fits the fasteners on your particular motorcycle.

Flashlight

It’s hard to see in all the nooks and crannies of your motorcycle, so a flashlight will come in handy. This is especially true if you have to make repairs after dark.

Fuses

You nerve know when a fuse can go, so check your owner’s manual to determine the type of fuse you need for your motorcycle and keep a few spares on hand.

Need some assistance with motorcycle maintenance? Get in touch with the Indian Motorcycle® of Orange County service department to make your appointment with us. When you’re ready to shop for new and used motorcycles, visit our location in Westminster, CA, to see what we have available. Indian Motorcycle® of Orange County serves greater Los Angeles and all of Orange County, CA.