When you decide to modernise or build from scratch your shop, it is very important to also pay special attention the motorcycle repair tools you select.
In this article we will summarise the essential components of an efficient repair shop.
Keep reading to find out more!
Find the correct motorcycle repair tools
Before you begin a modernisation or building process, it is essential that you deal with the design stage with precision.
In addition to defining and, if necessary, altering the floorspace layout, this stage lets you carefully study the tools necessary so that the mechanics can do their jobs while attaining utmost efficiency and increasing the productivity of the shop.
It is important to bear in mind that not all shops are the same, so a custom-made analysis performed by experts might prove to be the key to success.
Usually when assessments relating to motorcycle repair tools are made, we tend to consider four macro categories:
- workbenches
- vehicle lifts
- exhaust fumes extraction systems
- new and used oil management systems
Let’s take a more detailed look at which considerations should be made for each category when making your choice.
1. Workbenches
Do you think that the workbench you have in the shop is optimally organised and reflects the mechanic’s practical needs?
Is there enough space to remove and reassemble suspensions? And while performing these operations, have you ever chanced to soil the work area with oil and find cleaning the workbench difficult?
Where is the drain pump positioned?
The workbench, together with the vehicle lift that we will talk about later, is the throbbing heart of most operations performed in the repair shop.
It is important that the workbenches have space for storing tools – cabinets with doors or drawer units – and, if possible, that they are also equipped with compartments for positioning bulky material.
KIRO can help you design an organised workbench that improves the performance of the operators’ work.
2. Motorcycle lifts
Have you ever asked yourself how much time it takes to load a motorcycle onto the lift? In particular in cases of very heavy or cumbersome vehicles?
Have you ever found it difficult to remove the tyres of the vehicles loaded onto the lift?
How would the work in the shop be improved if there was a lift that makes this activity easier?
As we said earlier, the vehicle lift is a fundamental element of the motorcycle repair tools.
When making your choice, in addition to always paying attention to the materials used to build it, it is important to assess these aspects because they will have a direct impact on the success of the operations and on the safety of both the vehicle and the mechanic.
The position where you decide to install this piece of equipment is also important. It should be placed near the workbench to make the operators’ work quicker and to help keep the area tidy and clean.
3. Exhaust fumes extraction system
Did you know that, if integrated in the motorcycle repair tools, these systems can considerably affect its productivity and efficiency? Have you ever considered purchasing one?
Even if the work areas are indoors, it is often necessary to perform operations in shops with the vehicles running.
This means that if they are not monitored and properly controlled, the exhaust fumes are dispersed into the air, ending up influencing the health of the mechanics and the overall salubrity of the space.
4. Oil management systems
Have you ever chanced having oil dispersions in the work areas when changing oil?
Oil management in the motorcycle repair shop is crucial, whether it deals with:
- new oil
- used oil
Whether you are delivering the new oil or are storing the old oil, it is necessary to have systems dedicated to managing fluids.
KIRO can advise you on the best solution for your requirements.
If you are thinking about modernising or building your shop and you want to be sure to equip it with optimum equipment, place your trust in our experts for professional advice and start your project today!
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