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Basic Maintenance Items to Keep in Your Motorcycle Tool Kit

Jan. 5 2022 Maintenance By Gina's Motorsports of Monee

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Many motorcycle riders love their bikes, so they often want to do the basic motorcycle maintenance themselves. With your owner's manual and some tools, you can perform your motorcycle maintenance without having to go to a dealer or service shop. Visit us at Gina's Motorsports of Monee in Monee, Illinois, for all your motorcycle needs. We serve the Chicago and Kankakee County, Illinois areas, as well. 

For Your Tires

Your tires are an essential part of your bike. They are what meets the road and gets you on your way. Because they're a vital component of your bike, you should ensure they are ready to go for every ride. Your owner's manual will list the recommended pressure amount for your bike.

A tire pressure gauge allows you to check the pressure rating in your tires at any time. Your safety and that of others on the road depend on your tires being appropriately inflated. A tire inflator or an air compressor provides you with the convenience of inflating your tires yourself. 

Essential Motorcycle Tools

  • There are instances where you'll need to tighten a screw on your bike, so you'll need to have various screwdrivers for any screw. Hex screws are also popular on bikes, so you should also have a set of multiple sizes of hex keys.  
  • Another basic item found in most tool kits is a good set of wrenches. You'll have parts that are bolted onto your bike, and some parts also use nuts to secure them in place. 
  • Fasteners are another item that are used to hold parts in place. They come in two standards, either metric or SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers). 
  • A torque wrench is a must if you need to tighten your bike's bolts or other parts. Torque is the name used to describe the tightness of a bolt or part. It's measured in a few different ways, such as inch-pounds, foot-pounds, and newton meters.
  • You have to add oil to your engine to keep all the moving parts working together. You also need to change that oil at set intervals because the oil gets dirty with use. An oil filter wrench and oil catch pan are necessary to change your oil.
  • A motorcycle stand is vital to keep your motorcycle from rolling away when working on it.

Quality toolsets can come in handy for working on any vehicle, so these tools listed here will likely be versatile and convenient to you. Feel free to stop by Gina's Motorsports of Monee in Monee, Illinois, to browse our inventory of motorcycles and accessories. We proudly welcome customers from Chicago and Kankakee County, Illinois, too!