Tool Snobbery Speaking as a licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic I admit to being a bit of a “tool snob”. That...
Pressure is Pleasure: Compressed Air for the Custovation Shop My love affair with compressed air started a number of years ago...
It comes with a calibration compliance certificate that certifies the wrench to MIL STD 45662A and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 with accuracy traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. It’s accurate to ±1% from 20% to 100% of its capacity in either direction. One percent calculates to plus or minus...
Changing – Balancing Motorcycle Tires How to Change Motorcycle Tires: wBW review of the No-Mar Motorcycle Tire balancer and tire changer | Descriptions...
Our Team Got A Lot Done While Testing The Latest Motorcycle Tools & Tool Kits Whether you are changing tires,...
Summertime is the prime motorcycle riding season. It’s also the time for motorcycle repair projects, regular maintenance and washing and polishing tasks. We’re in the process of doing a monster review of many different motorcycle cleaners and polishes, but in the meantime, we thought we’d let you know about some...
The Black and Decker Gyro Screwdriver The Black & Decker “Gyro” rechargeable screwdriver is the “World’s 1st motion activated screwdriver...
OK, three articles about JIS screwdrivers is probably 2 too many. But, here we are again. This started as a...
The Wiha “Pop-Up” screwdriver or bit driver holds 12 bits in its cushioned handle. Squeeze the two buttons on the side and the magazine pops up. Grab one and go! The hardened bits that come with the tool are perfect for motorcycle work. The 1/4″ drive bit holder end has...
Part 3: Conclusion It is truly early days for the Arboreal Systems Neutrino. But in using two of them on...
The Nebo Tools multi-purpose tools are handy items for motorcycle emergency repair or travel. The 13-in-1 Screwdriver has 12 bits...
A well-made set of tools for the motorcycle mechanic who wrenches on Japanese machines. The shorter handle design may make it difficult to get a good grip with larger hands. In 2011, I reviewed a pair of JIS screwdrivers to see what, if any, differences there were between the JIS (Japanese Industrial...
The Wiha Tools Torx bits are nicely made and available in all the sizes you’ll need for motorcycle use. Wiha...
As I mentioned in my Motorcycle License Plate Stash Box review, there’s a serious lack of places to mount, store or...
JIS screws: Myth or Miracle? That is often the question when it comes to discussing JIS or Japanese Industrial Standard screwdrivers. I’ve been told there is no difference between a standard Phillips (or “cross-head”) screwdriver and a JIS screwdriver, as long as the sizes are equal. I wasn’t so sure....
The Steinel Ultra Heat SV800 Heat Gun is an excellent quality tool with a rugged power cord and it puts...
The Alden wrench has a unique design It combines open-end wrench with ratcheting function. It’s very useful in certain situations...
Well-made motorcycle table lift that is often used by professionals and in motorcycle dealerships and repair shops. Many options are available and the table can lift up to 1,000 lbs. (453 kg). If you’ve ever considered purchasing a motorcycle table lift for working on your bike then you need to...
The Roadgear Digital Programmable motorcycle tire air pressure gauge is designed specifically for motorcycles. It stores the recommended pressures for...
The Versatool is a handy little screwdriver bit set with a unique multi-position drive handle. The handle provides different amounts...
In my previous review of the No-Mar tire changer I mentioned that motorcycle owners can save money by changing their own tires. Most people wouldn’t even think of changing the tires on their car, but changing the tires on a motorcycle is another matter. It’s not that difficult — as...
GearRatchet Vortex Socket Set Review Excellent addition to any tank bag! My continuing search for the perfect motorcycle tool set...
I hate when this happens! I bought this “Bulldog” brand stubby screwdriver set, with 6 hex bits that store right...
This one will be short and sweet, folks. Here’s why: We recently reviewed the Sears Craftsman T-handle Allen wrench set. After that review was published, several webBikeWorlders emailed us with suggested “equivalents”. Several readers suggested a set from Harbor Freight for $11.99; less than half the cost of the Sears tools....
Now you may be asking yourself “Self, is this yet another webBikeWorld digital tire pressure gauge review?” Good question! And...
The Craftsman T-handle Allen wrenches are very nice to use with their big, fat handles. I really appreciate the extended...
Heavy-duty tool works better on heavier gauge wires. Slightly difficult to adjust and probably better suited for industrial use. The Vise-Grip brand is probably one of the most recognized trade names in the world. I’ll bet that there are as many pairs of the familiar Vise-Grip locking pliers stashed in...
After reading a review of a tire pressure gauge on webBikeWorld, it got me thinking about the gauge I owned...
The Sears Craftsman Electronic Torque Wrench is and electronic sensor and the torque readings are clearly displayed. The torque limits...
The Evil Gadgeteer within me could not resist when it saw the ad for this Sears Craftsman Digital Tire Gauge in the Craftsman Club tool catalog. What was the hook? The ad copy beckoned me with the tempting “Program the target tire pressure of your vehicle” clearly printed on the...
Autumn has arrived in the northern hemisphere That means it’s time to start thinking about those winter maintenance projects! Maybe...
We covered the original (“millions sold”) Roadgear Digital Tire Pressure Gauge (review). Also, the pencil-thin, newer style Roadgear Digital Tire Pressure Gauge...
Like all GearWrench products, the Stubby has excellent quality, appearance and feel. It’s made from highly polished chrome and has a lifetime warranty. They are light weight and thin and the Flex Head rotates 180 degrees. It needs as little as 5 degrees of sweep to move a fastener. The...
A good torque wrench is an essential tool for even the most basic motorcycle maintenance and repair. It’s important to ensure...
The last thing you should be wondering about when you’re leaned over in a fast corner is whether or not...
Lightweight; accurate; lifetime battery; 5-year warranty; comes with belt carrying case. The original Roadgear “Hi-Tec” tire pressure gauge was (and still is) a popular “must have” item for motorcyclists. Roadgear has probably sold a zillion of them to motorcyclists around the world. Its light weight and unique shape make it...
Confused? This used to be called the Quik Strip tool. But the original company apparently went belly-up, so now it’s...
GearWrench tools have excellent quality, appearance and feel. They’re made from highly polished chrome and have a lifetime warranty. They’re...
The GearWrench Flex Head wrench has excellent quality, appearance and feel. They are made from highly polished chrome. They’re light weight, thin and the Flex Head rotates 180 degrees. It needs as little as 5 degrees of sweep to move a fastener. The tools come with a lifetime warranty and...