Question #1. I need a new torque wrench. I was at sears and they have 3/8 drive from $75 to $ 109.
#1 has range from 25 to 250 ft. lbs.
#2 has range from 10 to 75
#3 has range from 5 to 80

which one would be best to use on my 06 Ultra Classic.

Question #2 Had oil changed about 800 miles ago. Went to Houston and back. was going to check oil, got my funnel and quart of oil and rag ready to check oil . Now mind you I have my 7 year old grandson living with me now,and his dad was a real loser. Anyway I have been trying to teach him about the lawn mowers, car's , motorcycle never to earlyright. Well I was showing him the oil dip stickand the phone rings. I tell him let's go get the phone and then we will finish.
Well I answer phone it's old friend hadn't talked to in 20 year's. Anyway I come back out side and he has put the quart of oil in the motorcycle. Did a good job no spill's no oil on bike. But we had never checked it to see if it even needed any. Well it was way overful so i drain some out till
it's at right level. They say you need thread sealer and o ring but i just drain it and put plug back. Seem's it would be hard to put thread sealer with oil running out. O ring looked ok. I did not have a torque wrench just snug it down. should it be all right or should i drain it all and get
thread sealer and o ring and start over.

Thanks for your replies in advance.

Billy

 

I purchased a 25-250 inch-pound torque wrench (Mountain) on Ebay for $40.00. For the most part, inch pound torques are "just snug". My first two oil changes, I just snugged up the drains with new "O" rings and no leaks. I'll bet money most HD mechanics don't take the time to put a torque wrench on every nut and bolt the tighten.

 

I'd agree with Geo. I got a 3/8 drive 20-250 inch-pound torque from Sears also...$75.

 

personally i'd get the option #3 cause it has a wider usable band...dont worry about the torque...snug em and if they dont leak or fall out, ya done good

 

Yea thanks for info I wasn't sure which one would have the range's I need on the scoot. Didn't know if I would need the under 25 lbs. They were not on sale so maybe I'll wait till on sale.

 

you'll rarely need the 5lb torque setting but lots of stuff on our bikes torque between 19 & 24 ftlbs...IMO, never use a tool at its extreme cause it may not be absolute...i'd feel comfortable with the 5-80ftlb in the 10 to 75 lb range which is very versatile

 

Thanks for info Bryan

 

Not the same.

Rear axle nut takes 100 ft/lbs, keep that in mind.

You should have a ft/lb and inch/lb torque wrench if you're doing your own service.

 

That could be an error on my part I just assumed they were all ft. lbs. did not notice different
type's ft. lb. vs. inch lb. i'LL go look at them again. thanks for info.