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Rear Axle Nut Adjuster Adaptor
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I've never had a problem with snail type adjusters moving once there was a bit of tension on them. If I did I'd just add a wrench to the welded side to hold it in place.
Also, I've never used a torque wrench on a rear axle either. I simply snug it up tight enough than I'm confident it won't back off - and they never have.
OP: don't over-think this. You're just tightening the rear axle, not torquing down some heads or rod bolts. If the adjuster slips a tiny bit your belt isn't going to snap in half because you didn't use the correct tool.
Also, I've never used a torque wrench on a rear axle either. I simply snug it up tight enough than I'm confident it won't back off - and they never have.
OP: don't over-think this. You're just tightening the rear axle, not torquing down some heads or rod bolts. If the adjuster slips a tiny bit your belt isn't going to snap in half because you didn't use the correct tool.
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save your money ! this doesn't work with a damn.
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I have couple of these, if you notice it has a square hole in the handle for the torque wrench.. works for me http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-R...62c0d9&vxp=mtr
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I've never had a problem with snail type adjusters moving once there was a bit of tension on them. If I did I'd just add a wrench to the welded side to hold it in place.
Also, I've never used a torque wrench on a rear axle either. I simply snug it up tight enough than I'm confident it won't back off - and they never have.
OP: don't over-think this. You're just tightening the rear axle, not torquing down some heads or rod bolts. If the adjuster slips a tiny bit your belt isn't going to snap in half because you didn't use the correct tool.
Also, I've never used a torque wrench on a rear axle either. I simply snug it up tight enough than I'm confident it won't back off - and they never have.
OP: don't over-think this. You're just tightening the rear axle, not torquing down some heads or rod bolts. If the adjuster slips a tiny bit your belt isn't going to snap in half because you didn't use the correct tool.
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I have this one & it works perfectly. It accepts a 3/8" torque wrench.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-R...62c0d9&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-R...62c0d9&vxp=mtr
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Over tightening usually isn't an issue as long as you aren't using a cheater to tighten things up.
The spacers do not load the bearings - they only clamp all the spacers and inner bearing races together.