Triumphrat

SoCalNewbie

I'm ready to start doing my own maintenance on my 2007 T100. I know keeping the chain properly adjusted is important, and relatively easy. I'm out to buy a torque wrench later this week, as well as other tools I'll need. Does anyone know what the sizes of the axle bolts are on the rear? Also, any recommendations on a torque wrench. Sears has a couple on sale right now, but wasn't sure if anyone had any experience with them.

Thanks!

lindsayt

Okay, so I have this beautiful torque wrench my brother gave me for Christmas, but it's still in its box because I'm afraid to ruin it. How do you use it? Do you tighten the bolt to about what you think it should be with a regular socket set and then just check the torque with the torque wrench, or do you crank it down with the torque wrench itself? I've never used one (despite doing a lot of 2-stroke engine work :razz: ) and am embarrassed to admit I don't really know how to...

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SoCalNewbie

All - thanks for the information. One more question. The right rear axle bolt is pretty close to the exhaust. Do you remove/loosen that when you do the chain adjustment, or will a socket fit on it? If you have to use an open end wrench, how to you verify torque? Do you use crow foot wrenches? I have the Haynes service manual, but it's not very clear on that.

Thanks!

wenzel850

Socalnewbie,

In order to adjust the chain you must loosen the axle nut.
Try and find a Sears torque wrench that also measures in Newton Meters. Its the scale used by the Triumph factory, so all the torque specs are stated in such. Sears does make a t/w with Newton Meters on 1 of the scales.

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Quentin

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SoCalNewbie

Quentin, thanks for answering so quickly. I didn't ask my question very clearly. I should have asked "How do you loosen/tighten the right rear axle bolt?". Can I fit a regular socket on it , or do I have to use an open ended wrench? If I use an open ended wrench, how do I verify that I've torqued it correctly when I tighten it? Do I use a crow foot wrench with my torque wrench? Alternatively, do I remove or loosen the exhaust and use a socket?

Thanks, SoCalNewbie

BeastInBlack

I havent adjusted my chain for over 1000 miles, and it is still perfect tension. It is unbelivable

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BILLYSIM

If you use a crowfoot on your torque wrench the readings will be wrong...you can compensate (calculate) but once you are off dead center, the torque readings will be a calculated value applied to your clicker.

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