Tools To Work On Motorcycles? Start Here

💭 What tools should you buy when beginning to work on motorcycles? Cost is always a factor and this matters most when on a budget. Motorcycles and budgets often don't coincide, but with motorcycle maintenance, there are many options to get started. I go over a supporter's quest to start their own journey with a few recommendations.

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[BrandonBicasso]

What tools tips do you recommend to get started working on bikes?

[anthonyallard]

Hey, that's me! Thank you for the time, knowledge, and encouragement. I can't wait to get started wrenching on my own bike.

[mikemartin]

Love the fact that you took the time to make a video to answer his questions
As a 53 year old who has worked on all my own bikes
I can honestly say the shop manual is always a great investment
Keep doing what you do
Great work young Man

[jontnoneya]

Love it man - I couldn't agree more.

Also if anyone is interested, I found that the Dewalt 192 mechanics took set to be one, if not THE BEST socket sets out there. I bought it on sale on Amazon for like $155 and it was one of the best investments I've ever made. ALL 6 point sockets so no rounding over bolts, it has all 3 drivers (1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" with ratchets), 3 extenders for all 3 ratchets, adapters for all sizes, spark plug sockets (3 sizes) and torqs and allen sockets, deep and shallow sockets with a WIDE range of sizes. THE ONLY "fluff" are the allen keys - if you don't have any then it really isn't fluff but I've got a TON of allen keys around. Honestly I think it's the best set for new mechanics.

[MCmotoUSA]

Great advice! Some diagnostic tools can also be rented for free from auto stores. Rented a fuel pressure gauge when I needed one for

[molallamerica]

Craftsmen t-handle hex keys are a game changer.

[jasethejewman]

After 36 years of building bikes this is great advice for newcomers into a build especially more so advanced bikes that require more diversity tools... shop manual is a must even tho it's inprinted in my brain as I got older I still turn pages 😅
Good vid mate .... torque rench deep sockets ...swivel head attachment ...ratchet spanners Alan's are the first things on my list...
Luv the vids

[tomoates]

I love watching your channel to learn more about bikes, and your humble and positive personality. I'm terrible at working on my bikes lol, always stripping things and messing up simple installs lol. I like learning though.

[MinnowMoto]

Great information share. You said this a couple times, get it when you need it. I feel if you get a basic kit, you can build it out. I have a lot of tools but they have been acquired over years. Service Manuals are the best.

[collyernicholasjohn]

Hey good video! Some other ideas:

Impact driver for undoing bolts/screws. Couldn’t live without mine – If it’s Japanese bike get JIS bits.
A bench vice - 1000 uses, but essential for pressing in bearings and bushes.
Vernier calipers - for measuring wear on pistons, valves, bores etc or just for measuring bolt sizes for replacements.
Clutch holding tool, but I think you mentioned that?
Good quality tap and die set if you’re working on old bikes often need to retap threads.
Rubber Mallett for doing stuff gently cause things break!
Circlip pliers

[upsidedowndog]

Good advice. As far as hand tools (sockets, ratchets, extensions) I would recommend checking out pawn shops and try and find higher end stuff for good prices. That can be hit or miss but can be a good way to build a killer tool setup for not stupid money.

[SportyFatBob]

Great advice !! Keep up the great work !! When I get a chance to view your channel I’m always intrigued with what you are working on and the helpful tips you provide.

[CactusJack]

That Victory doesn't look like a complete mess anymore!

[fmagalhaes]

@BrandonBicasso I appreciated your doing this video. I have a 1994 Electra Glide Classic that I want to eventually wrench and do my own maintenance. I have my Harley Factory Manual for the year and bike model on order. 😀

[sway]

Idk anything about Harley Bikes, I have and indian, but man Hex Key socket has been the best added tool I have. Not getting into the Bicasso level of teardowns, but just for normal stuff. Thanks for the Video.

[FlattiMoto]

I would ad a good quality set of generic wrenches for 50$. Oh and good tools are usually made out of forged chrome-vanadium steel. But let me tell you, as soon as you start you are either going to stretch your budget or give up.

Be patient with yourself if you are tight on money.

Oh and by the way, most tool brands offer beginner style toolboxes. Make a wise choice und you can pretty much disassemble a house.😊

[BikesBeardsAndBrews]

at least 100 10MM sockets and wrenches

[road_king_dude]

First things first, top of your list . . .
- Beer 🍺

[chrishunter]

Having the right tool is 80% of the job

[forsaken]

where is the best place to get the shop manual?