Looking for torque wrench recommendations for R1150R maintenance & repair..
What do you find useful?
Thanks..
Torque Wrench Recommendations?
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- Lifer
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Re: Torque Wrench Recommendations?
I have snap on but high $$$. I suggest a trip to amazon and you will find something that fits your budget. If your not going to be using it as a professional wrench you don't need to spend allot of $$$. Even the ones they sell at Auto Zone will get the job done for just maintenance on your moto and last forever.
mike Mojave CA
'04 ROCKSTER
'04 ROCKSTER
Re: Torque Wrench Recommendations?
I have been very happy with my Craftsman from Sears. I can't remember if it carries the lifetime warranty though. I think I paid around $70.
Buckster '03R
#543
#543
Re: Torque Wrench Recommendations?
Related question -
How important is it to have the wrench calibrated? I have the kind that you twist the handle to set the amount of torque you need. I have a pretty large size wrench. Should probably get a medium to smaller one for more delicate uses.
How important is it to have the wrench calibrated? I have the kind that you twist the handle to set the amount of torque you need. I have a pretty large size wrench. Should probably get a medium to smaller one for more delicate uses.
2002 R1150R
"Better is the enemy of good enough"
- my brother-in-law's brother
"Better is the enemy of good enough"
- my brother-in-law's brother
Re: Torque Wrench Recommendations?
The one thing I would say is with that type if you Un-screw the handle (back to 0) when you store it they will normally stay very close over a very long period of time. (close enough).
I have 4 and one is an expensive snap on and I have checked the cheaper ones against the snap on and they are very close (all).
I have 4 and one is an expensive snap on and I have checked the cheaper ones against the snap on and they are very close (all).
mike Mojave CA
'04 ROCKSTER
'04 ROCKSTER
Re: Torque Wrench Recommendations?
Yes, thanks, I do set it back to zero when I store it.
2002 R1150R
"Better is the enemy of good enough"
- my brother-in-law's brother
"Better is the enemy of good enough"
- my brother-in-law's brother
Re: Torque Wrench Recommendations?
I'm shopping for 1/4 torque wrench at the moment and melted my options to two choices:
- expensive, snap on quality one made by CDI which will last a lifetime - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K ... PDKIKX0DER
- cheapo one from Harbor Freight, which is ok for seasonal work
I'm still undecided. Leaning towards cheapo one. Hope it helps.
- expensive, snap on quality one made by CDI which will last a lifetime - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K ... PDKIKX0DER
- cheapo one from Harbor Freight, which is ok for seasonal work
I'm still undecided. Leaning towards cheapo one. Hope it helps.