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The Tools You Need For Motorcycle Maintenance

Jan. 28 2022 Maintenance By East Bay Motorsports

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Riding a motorcycle is one of the most freeing and thrilling experiences there is, and being able to take care of smaller maintenance tasks on your own makes it all the more special. We here at East Bay Motorsports want to help you show off your independent streak, so we’ve put together a few of the tools you need for motorcycle maintenance, below. To learn more, or to see the motorcycles we have for sale, contact our store in Hayward, California, today!

Screwdrivers, Wrenches, and Hex Wrenches

There are a lot of pins, screws, and other fastenings keeping your motorcycle together, and you’ll need to be able to remove them properly to get to its inner workings. For that, you’ll need a variety of sizes of screwdriver (both flathead and Phillips head), solid wrenches, and hex (also called Allen wrenches). 

Tire Tools

If you get a flat on the road, it helps to be able to patch it on your own. A tire patch kit should include:

  • CO2 cartridges
  • Glue
  • Tire patches
  • Tire plugs

You should also have a tire pressure gauge in case there isn’t one built into your bike or it’s on the fritz.

Center Stand

For more serious maintenance, you’ll want a center stand to keep your bike steady. These are especially vital if a tire needs to come off for any reason, so make sure you include one in your motorcycle tool kit if there isn’t one built in.

Ready to get started? Contact us at East Bay Motorsports for more information, or to see the motorcycles we have available. We proudly serve the people of the Bay Area in California—let us serve you today!