Can you guys recommend a good torque wrench that won't break the bank? I will use it mostly on the bike.

thanks

 

Tough one to find quality at a price. I invested in Snap on Torque wrenches several years ago and have never regretted it. That being said, the price on Snap on tools have increased significantly. I have used Craftsman torque wrenches but have been disappointed in their quality in recent years.

 

i use Snap on tq wrenchs and they are expensive but i make my living with them on aircraft they have less then 2% calabration failure rate.

 

I have a high end Sears Craftsman and a middle of the road Mac tool both seem to work fine and I have never had them recalibrated or checked. The reason I own two is in case one should get out of calibration it would show up. It was important to torque some of the engines mains and rods I used to do that were high performance (automobiles). If I were you I would get one of the upper end Sears Craftsman.

 

we use snap on in the shop,but for the average rider,craftsman has some real nice units.there was a post someware where guys were saying to get a harbor freight torque wrench,i wouldnt go there.
kirby

 

I've looked at craftsman and husky (home depot) as well as some others online. I've never owned one and it would really only get used a few times a year when wrenching on the bike. I've used a craftsman one of my buddies, but have read reviews saying they aren't so high quality anymore. thanks for the replies.

 

+1 For the Snap on. thats what i use and i love their quality of tools

 

It's your money but for $20 each the Harbor Freight models do the same job as the $100 ones. The HD manual gives torque specs in ranges i.e. 60-80, 25-30 etc. and you don't need machine shop accuracy.

In normal maintenance on your bike the main thing a torque wrench guards against is overtightening fasteners.

 

+1 on the above. I have both the Snap On and Craftsman digitals and both work equally as well on the bike. I do feel the Snap On is more accurate and the one I grab for more exact work.

 

+1 for Snap-on thats all I own can't beat the tools they are the best, not cheap but the best