Clarke CHT862 235-piece mechanics tool set review
This 235-piece mechanics’ kit delivers workshop muscle and everyday versatility, turning “where’s that 10mm socket?” into a thing of the past.
There’s nothing worse than needing to fix your bike and realising the one tool you need (in most cases a 10mm socket!) is the one you don’t have.
I’ve been there, standing over a half-stripped fairing, cursing my lack of sockets and improvising with spanners that really shouldn’t be used that way. That’s where the Clarke CHT862 235-Piece Mechanics Tool Kit comes in, and it’s a proper game-changer for the home garage.
Packed inside a tough blow-moulded carry case is just about everything you could possibly need for bike fettling. We’re talking metric and imperial sockets, combination spanners, hex keys, and a selection of screwdrivers to cover almost every fastener you’ll come across. Add in the ratchets, extensions and adaptors, and you’ve got a kit that doesn’t just get you out of trouble, it keeps you from getting into it in the first place.
From a motorcyclist’s point of view, it’s invaluable. That fiddly 8mm bolt that holds your fairing on, the stubborn axle nut when you’re adjusting the chain, or the spark plug you thought would never come out, it’s all covered. And the beauty of having it neatly organised in one case means no more rummaging through drawers or borrowing from mates. You grab the kit, open it up, and everything is right where it should be.
It’s not just for the bike either. The Clarke CHT862 has enough breadth to tackle jobs around the house or on the car. At around 11kg, it’s still portable enough to sling in the boot or keep tucked away in the shed.
In short, this isn’t just a box of tools, it’s peace of mind. Because when the bike needs fixing, the last thing you want is to be missing the basics.
To find out more or to buy, head to the Machine Mart website.
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Chris Cope is a fourth-generation journalist, originally from Texas. He has lived in the UK for roughly two decades and has been writing about motorcycles for most of that time. He has written for dozens of publications and websites in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
