V-Twin Shop Tools: Motion Pro & More

About Tools

The right tool turns a stuck bearing or a seized chain pin into a ten-minute job. This page lists motorcycle shop tools and supplies for Harley-Davidson, Indian and other V-twin work, from large specialty pullers to everyday sets.

Tool types

Motion Pro provides chain breakers and riveting tips, spoke wrenches, bearing removal drivers and side case cover pullers for Big Twins and Sportsters. Performance Tool sells screwdriver sets, a step drill set for fabrication and general shop hand tools. Specialty items include a DSS clutch hub removing driver for Touring, Softail and Dyna, Mikuni carburetor leak detector, and Maxima oil-change kits. Helix, ISC and Cruz Tools add more hand tools and consumables, and Clymer service manuals are available for many models.

Buying advice

Buy by the job. A bike lift and torque wrench cover most routine service, while pullers and drivers are worth buying when you plan to rebuild a primary or swap bearings. Check each listing for the model or part it supports, since many specialty tools only fit certain clutch hubs, cover patterns or bearing sizes. A service manual for your exact model year is the most useful companion purchase.

If you are setting up a garage, also see stands and lifts and chemicals.

Tools FAQ

Which tools are specific to Harley?

Items such as the DSS clutch hub removing driver and the Motion Pro side case cover puller are made for certain Harley Big Twin and Sportster parts. Read the fitment line.

Do you carry service manuals?

Clymer manuals are listed for several models. Match the title to your bike and year.

Is there an oil-change kit?

Maxima V-Twin synthetic oil-change kit with filter is listed for Twin Cam Harleys.

Do I need special tools for chain work?

A chain breaker and riveting tool are needed to cut and rivet chains. Motion Pro lists both and replacement tips.

Are tools sold for both Harley and Indian?

Many are universal V-twin tools. Check each listing for compatibility.