Motorcycle tools buying advice and reviews

Welcome to our motorcycle tools homepage, where you'll get the very latest in-depth reviews of the products we're testing. Our team put thousands of miles on the bikes we test, as well as our own, and knowing which tools you can rely if you get stranded on the side of the motorway helps reassure you on your next ride.

But it doesn't stop there. Our motorcycle tools buying guides deliver exactly what they say: helpful, essential information so you can make the right choice when you decide to take the plunge.

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The best motorcycle cleaning products tried and tested by MCN | The stuff that really works

Yesterday 15:07 by Ben Clarke

The best motorcycle cleaning products tried and tested by MCN | The stuff that really works

Some bikers relish getting out the bucket and sponge and setting about cleaning their motorcycle with all manner of lotions and potions – but I am definitely not one of them. The easier you can make...

A guide to cleaning your motorcycle chain including tips and the best cleaners

Yesterday 14:32 by Charlotte King

A guide to cleaning your motorcycle chain including tips and the best cleaners

Looking after your motorcycle chain is a really important chore, after all it is the part of your bike that runs the power to your rear wheel unless you own a belt or shaft-driven motorcycle. So chain...

Motorcycle Jump Packs Buying Guide | Bring your bike back from the grave in a flash here on MCN

30 January 2025 by Phil Clarke

Motorcycle Jump Packs Buying Guide | Bring your bike back from the grave in a flash here on MCN

There’s no worse feeling than getting ready to go to ride only to hop on, press the ignition, and be met with nothing but cold dead silence. We’re all secretly hoping it won’t happen every time we...

Motorcycle headlight bulb buying guide 2025 - The pros and cons of LED, HID and halogen tech

10 December 2024 by Robin Kirkley

Motorcycle headlight bulb buying guide 2025 - The pros and cons of LED, HID and halogen tech

In the warmer months when the sun rises early and sets late, we hardly give a thought to our headlight bulbs. The headlight just comes on when we start our bike and goes off when we power down. But...

How to replace your own motorbike fork seals | Save money with this guide from MCN's expert mechanic

29 July 2024 by Bruce Dunn

How to replace your own motorbike fork seals | Save money with this guide from MCN's expert mechanic

A weeping fork seal is never a welcome sight on your bike, particularly in the run-up to your next MoT test, but it doesn’t have to mean an expensive trip to the mechanic. With the right tools and...

MCN's expert guide on removing bug splats, tar or any other stubborn stains from your motorcycle

08 July 2024 by Bruce Dunn

MCN's expert guide on removing bug splats, tar or any other stubborn stains from your motorcycle

Summer in the UK brings with it lots of positives for bikers. Bright mornings, long evenings, warm sunshine and sticky tarmac are all positives but the downside is that your fairing, headlamp and...

How to deep clean your motorcycle's wheels and get them looking like new with MCN's expert mechanic

02 July 2024 by Bruce Dunn

How to deep clean your motorcycle's wheels and get them looking like new with MCN's expert mechanic

You motorbike’s wheels can be one of the trickiest areas to clean, but they’re also prone to getting absolutely filthy. Related Best products for cleaning your motorbike Best deals on...

Here are the best motorcycle chain lubes we've found after thousands of test miles - From just $16

02 July 2024 by Anders Carlson

Here are the best motorcycle chain lubes we've found after thousands of test miles - From just $16

Any motorcycle that uses a drive chain will need chain lube, an essential maintenance spray. Modern X-ring or O-ring chains have built-in lubricant on the inside of the rollers but the outside of the...

Rabaconda Dirt Bike Tyre Changer - "I only wish I'd bought one sooner"

18 June 2024 by Michael Guy

Rabaconda Dirt Bike Tyre Changer - "I only wish I'd bought one sooner"

Having spent my trials bike riding youth having to change my own tyres it’s not something I’m unfamiliar with, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy it. In fact I’d go further and say I dislike it. Chasing...

Save money and learn how to do basic oil and filter servicing on your motorcycle with MCN's expert

13 June 2024 by Bruce Dunn

Save money and learn how to do basic oil and filter servicing on your motorcycle with MCN's expert

The oil in your motorbike’s engine plays an incredibly important role. It acts as a cushion between moving parts, such as between camshaft and head, reducing friction and wear. Jump to: The right...

Elevate your ride with this guide to the best motorcycle paddock stands as tested by MCN

04 June 2024 by Jim Blackstock

Elevate your ride with this guide to the best motorcycle paddock stands as tested by MCN

There are lots of reasons why a motorcycle paddock stand is a fundamental accessory, even if you’ve only got a basic tool set-up. First and foremost, bikes like being stored upright. There are...

How to fit a Scottoiler or other automatic motorbike chain oiler at home

20 May 2024 by Bruce Dunn

How to fit a Scottoiler or other automatic motorbike chain oiler at home

An automatic oiler can take a lot of the work out of looking after your chain and sprockets and can actually extend its life. It’s especially useful in the winter months when salt, dirt and water from...

MCN's chain and sprocket buying guide | Find out the pros and cons of the different types

15 May 2024 by Ben Clarke

MCN's chain and sprocket buying guide | Find out the pros and cons of the different types

A motorcycle’s chain and sprockets may, at first glance, seem like slightly old-fashioned bicycle technology but are actually one of the most sophisticated bits of kit on your bike. Related: Save...

The Muc-Off Powersports Dirt Bucket kit is your one-stop shop for easy bike cleaning

15 May 2024 by Saffron Wilson

The Muc-Off Powersports Dirt Bucket kit is your one-stop shop for easy bike cleaning

Muc-Off is celebrating its 30th birthday this year, and during that time they have stood by their iconic pink cleaner and expanded to a wealth of other products. If you’re anything like me, the worst...

Save money on motorbike maintenance and learn to change your own chain and sprockets with MCN

15 May 2024 by Bruce Dunn

Save money on motorbike maintenance and learn to change your own chain and sprockets with MCN

Well-maintained motorcycle chains and sprockets will last thousands of miles, but like all service parts they will eventually wear out. The majority of motorcycles on the road use a chain and...

Vulcanet motorcycle cleaning wipes offer the ultimate in cleaning convenience

29 April 2024 by Michael Neeves

Vulcanet motorcycle cleaning wipes offer the ultimate in cleaning convenience

I’m a late comer to the waterless wash thing. Bike cleaning needs a hose and bucket of soapy water, right? And surely, you’ll scratch your paintwork if you wipe it without rinsing the dirt off first?...

Here's your guide to preparing your bike for winter storage so it's good to go in spring

05 February 2024 by Bruce Dunn

Here's your guide to preparing your bike for winter storage so it's good to go in spring

Plenty of bikers in the UK prefer not to ride through the winter months – whether that’s because they don’t want to expose their pride and joy to road salt, they ride focused sportsbikes that wouldn’t...

Best motorcycle suspension upgrades and tools

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Best motorcycle suspension upgrades and tools

Forget about engine tuning or performance pipes if you want to make a dramatic change to your bike’s performance. If you’re looking for something that’ll affect every aspect of your riding,...

The Best Aftermarket Motorcycle Replacement Screens

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Best Aftermarket Motorcycle Replacement Screens

Part of the attraction of motorcycling is the freedom, the exposure to the environment, the wind-in-the-hair (helmet notwithstanding, of course) riding experience. Sometimes though, that can get a bit...

Best Motorcycle Mirrors and Accessories

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Best Motorcycle Mirrors and Accessories

Sometimes, no matter how hard they try, manufacturers can’t get everything right. And something that can be completely dependent on the size and shape of the rider is how well the mirrors and...

Best motorcycle indicator upgrades

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Best motorcycle indicator upgrades

Motorcycle indicators are hardly the stuff of legend or discussion; you will rarely get another biker coming up to you at a bike meet or a bacon-butty stop to ask where you got them, how you find they...

Best Motorcycle Cleaning Brushes

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Best Motorcycle Cleaning Brushes

It’s always nice to be able to spray a cleaning product onto a bike, let it dwell for a little while and then, simply rinse off. We all love it when cleaning the bike takes no more effort than that to...

Keep it under wraps! Best motorcycle covers for indoor and outdoor use, tested by MCN

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Keep it under wraps! Best motorcycle covers for indoor and outdoor use, tested by MCN

Not everyone feels that motorcycle covers are essential. After all, aren’t bikes supposed to be pretty weatherproof already? However a cover can be really useful for a number of reasons, whether you...

Do it yourself! A buying guide to garage essentials for a basic motorcycle toolkit

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Do it yourself! A buying guide to garage essentials for a basic motorcycle toolkit

Whether you strip down and rebuild your bikes from spindle to spindle, service your bike at home to save money, or simply look after your chain, you will require a certain amount of tools. Some...

Care for your bike and the planet: Best eco-friendly motorcycle cleaners

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Care for your bike and the planet: Best eco-friendly motorcycle cleaners

We all want to keep our bikes clean. Not only is it the best way to pride and joy looking its best but it’s an important part of its maintenance schedule and a vital way to ensure it’s performing to...

Tried and tested: Worx Hydroshot brushless review

14 September 2023 by Adam Binnie

Tried and tested: Worx Hydroshot brushless review

While it’s not a great idea to blast your wheel bearings or electronics with a pressure washer, you can safely clean your motorbike with Worx Hydroshot Brushless if you are careful. Thing is, going...

Shiny, happy people: Best motorcycle chrome cleaners

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Shiny, happy people: Best motorcycle chrome cleaners

Chrome cleaner will let you take care of the ultra-reflective plated surfaces on your motorbike, especially common on customs, cruisers and some retro models. Cleaning a motorbike properly involves...

MCN's guide to the best motorcycle maintenance sprays

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

MCN's guide to the best motorcycle maintenance sprays

Any self-respecting motorcyclist will have a cupboard full of lotions and potions to look after their bike. Anything from cleaning it to preventing it from corroding; keeping rain off your visor to...

Jet wash: Best motorcycle carburettor cleaners

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Jet wash: Best motorcycle carburettor cleaners

While for most engine work, a can of degreaser will suffice to clean up parts prior to reassembly. However, when it comes to fuel systems, you need a motorcycle carburettor cleaner. Something that...

Autobrite Direct Extreme Range review | A comprehensive cleaning kit for the dedicated detailer

14 September 2023 by Ryan Gilmore

Autobrite Direct Extreme Range review | A comprehensive cleaning kit for the dedicated detailer

Since 2005 Autobrite Direct has been offering an excellent range of cleaning products perfect for keeping cars looking better than new. It’s now launched a selection of motorcycle cleaning products...

Tried and tested: ACF-50 corrosion preventer review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Tried and tested: ACF-50 corrosion preventer review

It’s a sad fact of life that, unless you only ride on dry days and in the warmer months, you will need some form of corrosion prevention on your bike. It might just be a light dusting if you prefer...

Drip feeders: Best motorcycle chain oilers as chosen by MCN

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Drip feeders: Best motorcycle chain oilers as chosen by MCN

Aftermarket, motorcycle chain oilers have proved popular with bikers who want to keep their chain lubed without the hassle of getting down on their knees with a spray can and a paddock stand. These...

Save yourself money by following MCN's guide to looking after your motorbike chain

14 September 2023 by Bruce Dunn

Save yourself money by following MCN's guide to looking after your motorbike chain

A motorbike chain is a vitally important bit of kit. It’s essentially the part that connects your motor to your back wheel in most cases, so careful maintenance is key to keeping your bike...

Shift the toughest crud: Best motorcycle degreasers

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Shift the toughest crud: Best motorcycle degreasers

No matter how scrupulously clean you keep your bike, there will come a time when you need to clean something that is particularly filthy or has a build-up of old oil or grease, meaning you need a good...

Tried and tested: Muc-Off Pressure Washer review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Tried and tested: Muc-Off Pressure Washer review

Generally speaking, if you want to clean a motorbike, then you will probably find a pressure washer useful. However – and it’s a big however – sometimes, you need to be careful, particularly around...

Fluid dynamics: How to change your motorcycle engine oil

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Fluid dynamics: How to change your motorcycle engine oil

The oil in your engine is its lifeblood: it lubricates the moving parts and stops them wearing or destroying themselves. It helps to keep everything cool, particularly on ‘air’-cooled engines and it...