Tool Boxes & Accessories

Why Motorcycle Tool Boxes and Storage Units make Sense

From basic chain tightening and lubing to a full-scale engine re-build, at some time, you will need to work on your motorcycle. The first step to success is a tidy workspace or garage. As an old saying goes, “a place for everything and everything in its place.” Keeping motorcycle tools, equipment and consumables neatly stored when not in use makes any task quicker and safer. Read on to find out the benefits of tool boxes, storage units and more.

Tool Boxes

When purchasing tools for working on a motorcycle, it pays to buy the best you can afford. So if you’re going to put money into tools, it’s sensible to take care of your investment. You can do this by keeping them neatly stored in one location. Tool boxes are compartmented, which is ideal for separating tools. While this may not seem like a big deal, a metric spanner or socket can appear identical to an imperial version. If each tool has its unique compartment, you’re saving time by not trawling through a tangle of loose tools. The same goes for a specific spanner or socket wrench set.

Storage Units

Keeping things where you can find them doesn’t only relate to tools. Storing items such as chain lube and cleaning products in specific storage units means no more kicking over that open bottle of brake fluid abandoned on the garage floor. Some motorcyclists may prefer to leave muddy or wet gear in the garage after a ride. If this sounds familiar, consider a helmet stand and wall-mounted clothing and equipment hooks to ensure your kit is off the floor. Better still, your clothing will be open to circulating air.

Tool Trolley

You may think that a tool trolley or service cart is more suitable for commercial garages. Yet, they can make working at home a lot easier. You’re not going to need every tool in your kit for a simple maintenance job. Loading a tool trolley with the specific equipment you need for a particular task means you can wheel it alongside your motorcycle and have everything to hand. What’s more, choose a tool trolley with multiple shelves and you can place any fasteners you remove from the bike on the trolley. You will find this makes reassembly easier.

The Safety Aspect

Don’t waste valuable time looking for the tools you need to start and complete a job. It’s easy to become demotivated about carrying out work on your motorbike. So keep your garage clutter-free of tools and consumables. The most critical element of an untidy garage or workshop is the safety aspect. Containers of engine oil or brake fluid left on the floor from previous jobs are easy to spill. Spilled liquid is a safety hazard and puts you one step closer to an accident. If you have to remove a tank, fairing or even a cylinder head during maintenance work, a well-ordered toolbox pays dividends. If your tool box has individual compartments for every tool, you can see at once if a socket or spanner is missing. It is far safer to realise you’ve left a socket under the gas tank before heading out on the road. Not everyone enjoys working on their motorcycle. So if your workspace is a mess of loose tools and containers, you may find yourself making excuses to put necessary jobs on the back burner. Wheeling your motorcycle into a well-organised garage and knowing where everything is, saves time. Better yet, it keeps your workspace safe and hazard-free. Tool boxes and storage units from XLMOTO are a win-win for you and your motorbike.