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Five items for the hand builder
Don Canet
1 GOT A LIGHT Illuminate those dark recesses while working on your bike whether in your garage or roadside. The BikeMasterWork Light with Adjustable Base ($9.95) is a triple-function LED flashlight with a magnetic swivel base. Powered by three AA batteries (included), it features a bright spot flashlight, flood pattern work light, and emergency flasher. (877) 848-1320 bikemaster.com
2 LIFT YOUR SPIRITS No need to slouch down or crawl while wrenching on your bike with the Auto Lift AL-1000M ($784), an air-powered motorcycle lift with a 1,000-pound lifting capacity. The platform measures 84 inches long by 24 inches wide and elevates your bike 30 inches above the floor. Recommended compressed air supply is 90 to 100 psi. (855) 275-5141 bestbuyautoequipment.com
3 TOOL TOTE Keep your tools intact and portable with the Pro Circuit/Matrix Tool Box ($121,95). Made of a high-impact plastic/ metal combination, the durable yet lightweight box features a removable top tray and two sliding metal drawers that lock when the box is closed. The Pro Circuit logo adds a touch of track cred as well when tooled up for the paddock. (951)738-8050 procircuit.com
4 UNCHAINED Ease drive chain replacement with the Motion ProPBR Chain Tool ($86.99), which will remove chain pins, press master-link plates, and rivet master link pins on 520, 525, and 530 0-ring and non-O-ring-type chains. Simply align the indexing letters on the movable anvil block and body to ensure correct tool configuration for the task at hand. (650) 594-9600 motionpro.com
5 TAKE A STAND Rebuilding an engine sitting loose on the workbench Is a rocky proposition. The K&L MC25 Metric Engine Stand ($263.79) adjusts to accommodate a variety of twins, fours, and six-cylinder engines. The MC25 enables you to rotate an engine 360 degrees for easy access when servicing transmissions, clutches, top ends, and more. (408) 727-6767 klsupply.com
