You have the socket set and screwdrivers, but they aren't always sufficient to complete the task.
This list of tools doesn't include the most spectacular stuff you'll ever see in your home garage shelves, but you'll be pleased you have them sooner or later.
Oil Filter Wrench
So you're changing your oil, and you've got your new oil filter, but the old one won't budge. It's screwed on as tight as tight can be. An oil filter Wrench will help you get it out without messing around. Some of these are adjustable wide-jawed wrenches, while others are straps or chains that wrap around the filter container and then into a handle that you twist to loosen it.
Torque Wrench
Everything went off without a hitch. The old components came off smoothly and the new ones were less expensive than you expected, and they all fit in well. Then, only three steps from the finish of your flawless method, you discover you need to torque the bolts to a specified tightness Torque wrenches aren't only for cylinder head nuts, they're there to make sure you don't strip a bolt or a thread by over tightening it.
Magnetic Pickup Tool
How many times have you dropped a nut or a screw into a little, unreachable, deep, dark part of the engine bay? You can't see it, you can't get to it, and your automobile is fully immobilized until that last piece is installed. This is where a lengthy magnetic pickup tool is capable of recovering microscopic metallic bits. You can even purchase them with a built-in LED light to brighten up dark places.
Needle Nose Pliers
These are great for removing circlips, squeezing out split pins, and handling a variety of other small objects. They aren't meant to exert a lot of force, but they are really useful when working in tight spaces, so acquire the longest-nosed pliers you can.
Bench Vice
Things are sometimes bent and need to be straightened, and sometimes they are straight and need to be bent. And sometimes all you need is an additional set of hands to hold items in place while you file, drill, or grind them. A bench vice/vise comes in handy in this situation. It's just a set of large metal jaws that you close with a metal bar.
Oil Drain Pan
So you're going to change up your engine oil for something cleaner. That's fantastic. But where are you going to pour it? Yes, it is correct. Instead of improvising with last-minute home containers, invest in an oil drain pan. They're small enough to fit under the motorcycle, large enough to store all the oil.
First AId Kit
Antiseptic, band aids and a variety of dressings should all be included in this much needed tool in a garage.
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