Tool Snobbery Speaking as a licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic I admit to being a bit of a “tool snob”. That...
As I mentioned in my Motorcycle License Plate Stash Box review, there’s a serious lack of places to mount, store or...
Now you may be asking yourself “Self, is this yet another webBikeWorld digital tire pressure gauge review?” Good question! And the answer is: because we still haven’t found the perfect tire pressure gauge. After all’s said and done, the original Roadgear digital tire pressure gauge (review) is the one that gets used...
The Wiha Tools Torx bits are nicely made and available in all the sizes you’ll need for motorcycle use. Wiha...
GearWrench tools have excellent quality, appearance and feel. They’re made from highly polished chrome and have a lifetime warranty. They’re...
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...
Summertime is the prime motorcycle riding season. It’s also the time for motorcycle repair projects, regular maintenance and washing and...
Like all GearWrench products, the Stubby has excellent quality, appearance and feel. It’s made from highly polished chrome and has...
The Steinel Ultra Heat SV800 Heat Gun is an excellent quality tool with a rugged power cord and it puts out a lot of heat. This is an excellent tool to have for shrink tubing and removing decals or vinyl transfers or for general heat-up chores around the garage. And...
Well-made motorcycle table lift that is often used by professionals and in motorcycle dealerships and repair shops. Many options are...
Autumn has arrived in the northern hemisphere That means it’s time to start thinking about those winter maintenance projects! Maybe...
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....
The Wiha “Pop-Up” screwdriver or bit driver holds 12 bits in its cushioned handle. Squeeze the two buttons on the...
In my previous review of the No-Mar tire changer I mentioned that motorcycle owners can save money by changing their...
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 Alden wrench has a unique design It combines open-end wrench with ratcheting function. It’s very useful in certain situations...
The Roadgear Digital Programmable motorcycle tire air pressure gauge is designed specifically for motorcycles. It stores the recommended pressures for...
The Craftsman T-handle Allen wrenches are very nice to use with their big, fat handles. I really appreciate the extended lengths on these tools because they are handy when working on motorcycles. The Allen Wrench I must be the only motorcycle mechanic in the world without a “T” handle Allen...
After reading a review of a tire pressure gauge on webBikeWorld, it got me thinking about the gauge I owned...
OK, three articles about JIS screwdrivers is probably 2 too many. But, here we are again. This started as a...
Part 3: Conclusion It is truly early days for the Arboreal Systems Neutrino. But in using two of them on two different motorcycles the issues have been truly minor in nature and all resolved locally or through interaction with the manufacturer. Vibration and strain is a minor issue resolved by...
The last thing you should be wondering about when you’re leaned over in a fast corner is whether or not...
I hate when this happens! I bought this “Bulldog” brand stubby screwdriver set, with 6 hex bits that store right...
The Sears Craftsman Electronic Torque Wrench is and electronic sensor and the torque readings are clearly displayed. The torque limits can be preset and a warning beep sounds when reached. It switches between Nm or Lbs-ft and has an audible torque alert. It is too big and bulky to use...
Lightweight; accurate; lifetime battery; 5-year warranty; comes with belt carrying case. The original Roadgear “Hi-Tec” tire pressure gauge was (and...
A well-made set of tools for the motorcycle mechanic who wrenches on Japanese machines. The shorter handle design may make...
A good torque wrench is an essential tool for even the most basic motorcycle maintenance and repair. It’s important to ensure that all of the fasteners on a motorcycle are tightened to specifications for reasons of safety and to maintain its original design integrity. The the lightweight alloys used in motorcycles...
We covered the original (“millions sold”) Roadgear Digital Tire Pressure Gauge (review). Also, the pencil-thin, newer style Roadgear Digital Tire Pressure Gauge...
The Versatool is a handy little screwdriver bit set with a unique multi-position drive handle. The handle provides different amounts...
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...
Confused? This used to be called the Quik Strip tool. But the original company apparently went belly-up, so now it’s...
The Evil Gadgeteer within me could not resist when it saw the ad for this Sears Craftsman Digital Tire Gauge...
The Nebo Tools multi-purpose tools are handy items for motorcycle emergency repair or travel. The 13-in-1 Screwdriver has 12 bits plus a 6 mm hex driver in the handle, and the tool has a ratcheting head. The 7-in-1 Socket Wrench has 1/4″ drive sockets in the handle, which also ratchets....
The GearWrench Flex Head wrench has excellent quality, appearance and feel. They are made from highly polished chrome. They’re light...