Motorcycle tools

Raising the bike for safe work

Most routine operations require lifting the rear wheel: lubricating and tightening the chain, checking tire wear, removing the wheel. The bike lift Bihr raises the swingarm from the back, either with L-shaped rubber supports slipped under the arm or with V-shaped forks that catch diabolos screwed onto the bike, which are more stable. The wheel can then spin freely by hand, and the bike stays upright during work or for winter storage that spares the tire. Always place the stand on a hard flat surface, never on gravel or asphalt softened by heat.

The rest of the maintenance

Bike maintenance also includes:

• Maintenance products.
• Battery charger.

All maintenance information is gathered on the maintenance page.

Puncture, spark plug and chain: tools for repairs

The tubeless kit Chaft seals a puncture without removing the wheel: the rasp cleans and sizes the hole, the T-shaped needle inserts the plug, then we inflate again. Stored in its pouch, it fits under the seat; the repair is temporary, until reaching a professional. The articulated spark plug wrench from Chaft reaches the spark plugs located deep in the cylinder head, where a straight wrench won't fit. The chain kit Supersprox includes the chain, sprocket, and crown, which wear out together and are replaced together; its crowns Stealth combine a lightweight aluminium core with a steel tooth. The UP Design brush cleans the links before lubrication.

Lowering and storing tools while travelling

The lowering kits Alpha Technik, designed in Germany, lower the seat height by twenty-five to forty millimeters depending on the model, by replacing a part of the rear suspension: they help shorter riders get their feet on the ground, on a Moto Guzzi V85 TT or a Kawasaki Ninja for example. The installation changes the stance, necessitating an adjustment of the side stand and fork. While travelling, the toolbox SW-Motech Trax, made of aluminium with a waterproof cover, fixes onto the side brackets PRO and keeps tools, tubeless plugs, and a first-aid kit within reach, with a volume of about three litres.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What tools should you have to maintain your motorcycle yourself?

A workshop stand, a torque wrench, a set of sockets, a spark plug wrench, a pressure gauge, and a chain brush cover the essentials. Add the workshop manual for your model, which provides torque specifications and maintenance intervals.

How do you know if you need to change your chain kit?

Pull the chain backward at the crown: if it clearly moves away from the teeth, it is stretched. Pointed or hooked teeth, stiff links, or a tension reaching the end of the adjustment also require replacing the complete kit.

How do you repair a tubeless tire with a plug kit?

Remove the object, use the rasp in the hole to clean it, thread a plug into the needle, and insert it two-thirds of the way before quickly pulling out the tool. Cut off the excess, inflate, and have the tire checked quickly.

Is a torque wrench absolutely necessary?

For safety components, yes: wheel axles, brake calipers, disc bolts, and spark plugs have a precise torque specification. If a bolt is too tight, it can strip the threads of an aluminium casing; if it's not tight enough, it can come loose with vibrations.

What workshop stand for a bike without diabolos?

A stand with L-shaped rubber supports slides directly under the swingarm without needing to screw anything onto the bike. V-shaped forks require diabolos, and a single-sided swingarm necessitates a specific pin for that model.