Socket to ‘em, with the Clarke PRO389 62-piece socket and bit set
A tough, well-equipped socket and bit set that delivers pro-level versatility for riders who like to handle their own maintenance.
If you’re the kind of rider who likes to use pro-grade tools at home, then the Clarke PRO389 62-Piece ½″ & ¼″ Drive Socket & Bit Set is worth dropping into your workshop drawer.
Opening the case gives you that “garage-ready” feeling – metal bits, solid finish, and as you’d expect from Clarke, nothing flimsy. Built from chrome-vanadium for durability, the set includes two drives (1/2″ and 1/4″), reversible quick-release ratchets with spring-ball socket retention, and a generous array of sockets, extensions, adapter bars and bit types.
The case is well organised, to, so you can quickly find the size you need instead of hunting through a mixed heap.
Tools that cover both small and large jobs are handy for motorcycle mechanics. Whether you're removing your axle, loosening engine-mount bolts, or dealing with fairing brackets, having 1/2″ for the heavy-duty stuff and 1/4″ for the rest means you’re covered.
The inclusion of spark-plug sockets (16mm & 21mm) is a nice touch for those of us who habitually service motorcycles. Strong build material means you won’t be worrying about rounding off bolts – something that really grates when you’re fighting with seized fixings.
The ratchets are smooth and the sockets fit snugly without play – that kind of precision you welcome when you’ve loosened something that needs a proper torque setting later. The extensions and universal joints mean you’ll be able to reach into awkward spots around frames and rear wheels with less frustration.
Downsides? Well, it’s not lightweight – at nearly 6 kg packaged, it’s a bit bulkier than a compact set you’d toss in a tail-pack, meaning this is a home garage (or trackday toolbox) essential - not a helping hand while you are touring Europe.
For the self-servicing rider who likes to wrench on their own bike, the Clarke PRO389 is a very worthy addition to any shed or workshop, striking the sweet spot between versatility and value.
You can check out the Clarke PRO389 62-Piece 1/2" & 1/4" Drive Socket & Bit Set for yourself on the official website.
Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
