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S'up forum? I noticed with wrenching, the manual recommends certain torque settings. I was wondering what brand/model torque wrench you all use, and how much you paid for it (if you can remember).
Thanks!
Thanks!
What is the Torque requirement? If a 3/8" overs it, then it should suffice (My 3/8" goes up to 80 ft/lbs). Wrenches vary, so YMMV. I hardly ever use my 1/2", I just don't run into very much more than 70 ft/lbs very often in my normal goings on.does anyone know which size torque wrench is needed to install the triumph center stand on the bonneville?
People are mentioning 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch. which one?
What is the Torque requirement? If a 3/8" overs it, then it should suffice (My 3/8" goes up to 80 ft/lbs). Wrenches vary, so YMMV. I hardly ever use my 1/2", I just don't run into very much more than 70 ft/lbs very often in my normal goings on.
The center stand is a low-tech job, and you might not be able to get the sockets where they need to be anyway. I installed mine with hand wrenches and just made it good and tight.does anyone know which size torque wrench is needed to install the triumph center stand on the bonneville?
People are mentioning 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch. which one?
The center stand is a low-tech job, and you might not be able to get the sockets where they need to be anyway. I installed mine with hand wrenches and just made it good and tight.
bob-I own three torque wrenches. All are older Craftsman wrenches. I posted a message a couple of years ago asking about calibrating them, and one of our forum members whose job includes tool calibration suggested I send them to him. This very generous member returned them to me with a calibration printout that indicated they were well within spec.
I think one of the main things to remember about torque wrenches is to put them away reset to zero, instead of storing them with the springs under tension.
Bob
for that price you could have 2 craftsman wrenches. quality may not be as good, but the craftsman stuff is more than adequate for using it to install headers.This looks like a very good quality wrench. I'm considering it 'cause I'll need one to re-install my headers when they are done being ceramic coated.It has a very nice small head which I have noticed is IMPORTANT when you wrench on these bikes. You run out of room very quickly.
http://www.emaxaction.com/cdi10002mrmh.aspx
Yeah, you do have a point. The prices don't reflect the additional 10% discount. So if the price for one of these is $147.00-10%, I'm lookin' at roughly $132.00 (+ shipping) for a very good quality tool.for that price you could have 2 craftsman wrenches. quality may not be as good, but the craftsman stuff is more than adequate for using it to install headers.
thats a great tool, but i find myself using the wrench for the smaller values way more often than i do for the larger ones, like the cam cover, cases, break calipers when changing pads, etc, and prefer a torque wrench that is specifically made for the smaller values. having two is the way to go in my opinion. you will find that the larger wrench that has the higher values wont be used as much for everyday work/maintenance and you will be wishing you had one for the smaller values.Yeah, you do have a point. The prices don't reflect the additional 10% discount. So if the price for one of these is $147.00-10%, I'm lookin' at roughly $132.00 (+ shipping) for a very good quality tool.
It has a range of up to 110 Nm which is more than enough to tackle even the rear wheel nuts @ 85 NM.
I dunno, maybe I'll just borrow one to do my job.
I just like/admire fine tools I guess.![]()