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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 06:59 PM
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im about to start my 10,000 mile maintenance on my 2008 sporty. i have all my parts and my service manual ready to go but i just need to get my torque wrench. what wrench or wrench set would you recommend? i'm changing my oil tank out as well so i know i'll need one to get in some right spots and one to adjust the spokes. any input would be greatly appreciated
 
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 07:03 PM
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Craftsman. Relatively inexpensive and lifetime warranty. Good enough for any shade tree mechanic.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 07:05 PM
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The Craftsman wrenches are fine for the average home mechanic work. Get both a 3/8" drive inch/pound and 1/2" foot/pound model.

I believe specific torque wrenches are available for spokes.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2017 | 02:52 AM
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1/4" drive in-lbs
3/8" or 1/2" drive ft-lbs

Buy the best quality tools you can afford. You will be glad you did, especially if you intend on performing the routine maintenance and tackling other projects.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2017 | 07:16 AM
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I've got a craftsman inch pound wrench that I've owned for 10+ years. Recently it failed, sears told me that they don't warranty torque wrenches.
 
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i ended up getting the craftsmen. i ready to torque my screws just need some help reading the torque requirements. i'm replacing my oil tank and the three fastening screws on top need to be at "36-60 in-lbs (4.1-6.8 Nm)". does that mean i pick a number in between 36-60 or what?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 12:51 AM
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I've got a craftsman inch pound wrench that I've owned for 10+ years. Recently it failed, sears told me that they don't warranty torque wrenches.
Correct, they rook away the lifetime warranty on them in the late 80's.

CDI are great torque wrenches & are reasonably priced.
 
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Originally Posted by LordLoco817
i ended up getting the craftsmen. i ready to torque my screws just need some help reading the torque requirements. i'm replacing my oil tank and the three fastening screws on top need to be at "36-60 in-lbs (4.1-6.8 Nm)". does that mean i pick a number in between 36-60 or what?
Yep. I usually split the difference. 36-60 in-lbs, i'd be happy with 48in-lbs.
 
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Im in need of a torque wrench as well. I see Harley is mostly in need a inch pounds and if it is foot pounds it very low.

Whats a decent affordable 3/8 inch pound wrench? I see Sears has the 3/8" 25-250 inch torque wrench on sale for $39.99.
 
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