ith fuel prices where they are motorcycles are getting a lot more use. A Harley is no longer just a weekend toy because traveling on two wheels can significantly stretch a pinched budget. Compare a V-twin’s MPG figures with just about anything on four wheels and it’s no contest. The bike wins every time. It’s a fun way to get from here to there, too.
     All this means lots more activity at the parts counter. Extra use means extra maintenance, and that means parts, accessories and tool sales. For that third category, the tools, Motion Pro has some dandies. No Harley rider will want to be without them. The American Multi-Purpose Tool and a Belt Tension Gauge should be part of every rider’s kit.
     The American Multi-Purpose Tool, at a suggested $68.50 retail, delivers real on-the-road peace of mind. This little gem is the Swiss Army Knife of motorcycle-maintenance tools. Compact yet feature-packed, it’ll handle just about any roadside adjustment or light service on a motorcycle using SAE hardware. There’s a lot offered in a little package. The Multi-Purpose Tool includes a straight-slot screwdriver, a #2 Phillips driver, a Hex driver with 1/8-inch, 3/16-inch, 7/32-inch, 9/64-inch, and 1/4-inch sockets; there are Torx bits (a T25, T27and T40), it can be used on 5/16-inch, 7/16-inch, 1/2-inch and 9/16-inch nuts and bolts, and 7/16-inch and 1/2-inch sockets are also included. All this comes in a nylon carrying case with a convenient belt loop. No one should leave home without one.
     Motion Pro’s Belt Tension Gauge is another must. The key to long belt life is keeping that belt and its sprockets clean and keeping the belt properly tensioned. Motion Pro’s gauge, at $28.50, is designed to work with all belt drive models with a 10 lb. specification. It’s scaled for quick reference and it’s easy to use.
     The Multi-Purpose Tool and Belt Tension Gauge are in stock at Drag Specialties. Motion Pro has more Harley-appropriate tools and supplies, too, and the time for it all is now.