Ultimate Garage Buyer’s Guide

Keep Your Bearings

This new Sealed Wheel Bearing Replacement Kit from JIMS has everything you need to remove and install “new style” sealed wheel bearings without damaging the wheel. Does the job on a variety of 2000-up models. Contact: www.jimsusa.com, 805-482-6913, Reader Service No. 61. 11337

Stay Sharp

Work Sharp Tools’ new Knife & Tool Sharpener is designed specifically for the home do-it-yourselfer. Using flexible abrasive belts, it sharpens straight bladed knives, serrated knives, scissors, and more. Stop throwing away dulled tools: sharpen them yourself. Contact: www.worksharptools.com, 800-597-6170, Reader Service No. 62. 12418

Juice It Up

Stripper Juice Brand Cleaner & Polish is an all-in-one, waterless detailer that can be used on paint, chrome, windshields, vinyl, and leather. If you bike cleaning to be fast and easy, try it. Contact: www.stripperjuice.net, 706-483-4009, Reader Service No. 63. 12435

Ever Clear

Nevr-Dull Wading Polish from Eagle One is ideal for cleaning and maintaining a perfect finish on all metals, including silver, copper, brass, gold and stainless steel. It also removes rust and tar from chrome and leaves no residue. What else could you ask for? Contact: www.eagleone.com, 818-383-741, Reader Service No. 64. 10347

Weld Done!

HTP America has what every garage needs: a versatile MIG welding package that works off standard 110 voltage. Powerful enough to weld sheet metal up to 3⁄16” thick, it’s great for many jobs. The package includes extra tips and infinite wire feed adjustment. Contact: www.usaweld.com, 800-872-9353, Reader Service No. 65. 12200

Eat It Up

Oil Eater is a non-flammable and biodegradable cleaner and degreaser that penetrates rapidly yet contains no acidic, abrasive or petroleum solvents. It’s great for cleaning engine parts, tools and other items that are exposed to grease. It’s available in several sizes at auto parts retailers. Contact: www.oileater.com, 800-528-0334, Reader Service No. 66. 12214

Get a Feel For It

Tired of bulky feeler gauge sets that you can’t fit into the nooks and crannies typical on bikes? Check out JIMS feeler gauges. Each gauge attaches independently to the CNC machined handle, so you can tackle measurements one at a time. Includes two handles and nine inserts. Contact: www.jimsusa.com, 805-482-6913, Reader Service No. 67. 11337

Keep It Smooth

Motion Pro Cable Lube provides the smoothest operation and longest possible cable life, thanks to a special blend of Red Line synthetic lubricant and rust inhibitors. Why put up with sticking cables? Contact: www.motionpro.com, 6550-594-9600, Reader Service No. 68. 10727

Jean Scene

Harley-Davidson’s new Denim Paint Cleaner is great for detailing on any surface finished with H-D “Denim” paint—or any other matte or semi-flat surface. An important feature: it cleans without buffing to avoid brightening up and damaging the paint surface. Contact: www.harley-davidson.com, 800-443-2153, Reader Service No. 69. 10461

MIG Attack

Eastwood’s new line of industrial quality MIG welders is just what your home shop needs. With both 135 and 175 amp models, you’ll have everything you need to perform simple welding tasks without having to drag your project to a machine shop. Also watch for Eastwood’s soon to be released tube bender for DIY’ers. Contact: www.eastwood.com, 800-343-9353, Reader Service No. 70. 10354

Get On Deck

RaceDeck, maker of modular garage flooring, has a solution for you, no matter the size. With tool-free installation and ten different styles to suit your garage, there’s no longer any excuse for that slick slab of oily concrete you call a garage floor. Contact: www.racedeck.com, 800-457-0174, Reader Service No. 71. 12341

Hi-Po Formula

RevTech’s full synthetic MTP oil is designed to provide all the performance your V-Twin needs. Plus, it meets all warranty performance criteria for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, so you can benefit from its features even if you just rode your bike home from the dealership. Contact: www.customchrome.com, 408-778-0500, Reader Service No. 72. 10255

Waxing Too Taxing?

Waxing is such a pain in the ass, right? Don’t give up; use Eagle One’s Wax As-U-Dry. It goes on in one step and buffs while you dry your bike without leaving haze, streaks, or white residue. Safe for use on many surfaces. Contact: www.eagleone.com, 818-383-741, Reader Service No. 73. 10347

T Time

This eight-piece SAE T-handle set from Motion Pro is a great addition to your collection of road tools. With deep-well 12-point sockets and storage pouch, it’s almost a crime to leave home without it. Plus, they have a lifetime replacement warranty. Contact: www.motionpro.com, 6550-594-9600, Reader Service No. 74. 10727

Wrench Right

Allen and Torx fasteners are all over our bikes. Addressing that fact, these CruzTools sets include high quality chrome vanadium 3⁄8” drive bits in almost every possible Allen and Torx size. Each set includes a handy socket rail for easy organization. Contact: www.cruztools.com, 888-909-8665, Reader Service No. 75. 11417

Clutch These Tools

Sure, Barnett makes great H-D primary components, but don’t overlook their clutch tools. From diaphragm spring compression tools to clutch “lock plates” that assist in removing inner hubs, Barnett clutch tools make clutch replacement and maintenance that much easier and are made in the USA. Contact: www.barnettclutches.com, 805-642-9435, Reader Service No. 76. 10075

Show Ready?

California Car Cover’s new Golden Shine line of car and bike care products includes everything you’ll need to get your bike looking showroom fresh. From cream wax, degreaser, and glass cleaner to tire dressing, they’ve got a product for every part of your bike. Contact: www.calcarcover.com, 800-423-5525, Reader Service No. 77. 10164

Clean Machine

This five-gallon table-top parts cleaner from Oil Eater is big enough to clean most of the bike parts you’d need to wash up, but small enough to store on a shelf in your garage or take along to the race track. Don’t make excuses, be a man and clean your own parts. Contact: www.oileater.com, 800-528-0334, Reader Service No. 78. 12214

Gear Down, Oil Up

LAT (Lubeatech Advanced Technologies) gear oil is designed specifically to provide maximum protection under the extreme loads and high temperatures encountered by Cruisers and Baggers alike. LAT provides superior shock load and wear protection to help your gearbox spin smooth and cool. Contact: www.latracingoils.com, 888-528-6457, Reader Service No. 79. 12232

Stop Spoking Around

Excel’s new aluminum Spoke Torque Wrench takes the guesswork out of building wheels and maintaining the desired tension of your wheel’s spokes. With a range of 15 to 60 inch-lbs. and five of the most common size wrench heads, you’d be wasting your time with any other tool. Contact: www.RKExcelAmerica.com, 760-732-3161, Reader Service No. 80. 10469

Cleaner Injectors

Got EFI? Clean those fuel injectors with this fuel system cleaner from Drag Specialties. Pour in smoother running, fewer rough starts, and more power, and let the V-Twin engineered formula displace moisture in the fuel and dissolve carbon deposits in the combustion chambers. Contact: your local Drag Specialties dealer or www.dragspecialties.com. 10322

Strapped Down

You’ve got locks, right? Why not locking tie-downs? Lockstraps are heavy-duty locking tie down straps to keep your gear secure and safe. Don’t worry about the bike you trailed down for the big rally, just throw a couple Lockstraps in your bag. Contact: www.lockstraps.com, 951-506-3682, Reader Service No. 81. 12452

Just Grab It

Nothing’s handier than those long-reach magnetic pick up tools, right? How about one with a grabber claw for retrieving parts dropped near other metallic surfaces? Heck, throw a light on there too. That’s what you get with Screamin’ Eagle’s Lighted Pick-Up Took, all three “where’d that &$%# nut go!” tools in one! Contact: www.harley-davidson.com, 800-443-2153, or visit your local Harley-Davidson dealer. 10461

The Must For Rust

Not sure what to do about that brown cancer working it’s way up your bike’s frame? Eastwood has a whole line of products to dissolve, etch, clean and seal your bike’s rust problems. Don’t wait; putting off rust repairs is a rookie mistake. Contact: www.eastwood.com, 800-343-9353, Reader Service No. 83. 10354

Bend Me, Shape Me

WIZARDS’ Bendi-Backer, a backing plate for high-speed/rotary buffers, uses flex technology that allows it to easily mold to contours and style lines in surfaces. Fits 7”-9” pads and standard buffers with 5⁄8” shaft. Contact: www.WizardsProducts.com, 800-356-7223, Reader Service No. 84. 11374

Sooie Pig!

Yankee Engineuity’s Pig Trough takes the messy hassle out of changing the oil on 1992-1999 Big Twins. It retails for just $14.89 and can be ordered from Paughco. Contact: 775-246-5838, www.paughco.com, Reader Service No. 85. 10795

Many-Faceted

Wall-mounted diamond plate organizers are just what you need to get it together in the garage or race trailer. The functional, good-looking line includes this mechanic’s cabinet, storage shelves, tool holders and more, priced from $25.99-$149.99 by California Car Cover Co. Contact: 800-423-5525, www.calcarcover.com. Reader Service No. 86. 10164

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