Torque Wrench
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Western South Dakota
Harbor Freight have them on sale right now for $10.00 bux.
They are good enough I think for the average user. Craftsman are good too. I use both..
Nothing wrong with either.
It's like anything though, as you can spend as much on something as want.
They are good enough I think for the average user. Craftsman are good too. I use both..
Nothing wrong with either.
It's like anything though, as you can spend as much on something as want.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Kawartha lakes, Ontario, Canada
Tried a search, not any luck. On my previous bike, I did most all my mechanical but never had a good torque wrench. Well now, with my new Ultra Limited, I want to do it right.
What torque wrench does everyone use on their Harley for general maintenance? It looks like 2 will be necessary. One for inch pounds and one for foot pounds. I have looked on line but figure I would go straight to the ones who actually use them on their bikes.
Thanks
What torque wrench does everyone use on their Harley for general maintenance? It looks like 2 will be necessary. One for inch pounds and one for foot pounds. I have looked on line but figure I would go straight to the ones who actually use them on their bikes.
Thanks
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: South Jersey
funny, i just posted this same thing today in the general forums.
I have 2 fairly new craftsmen click type, but noticed that for whatever reason, am having a hard time with not getting the click on certain bolts..when i went over some of the critical fasteners.
I have 2 fairly new craftsmen click type, but noticed that for whatever reason, am having a hard time with not getting the click on certain bolts..when i went over some of the critical fasteners.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: South Carolina
There is no change in torque when using an extension.
Torque is measured in foot/inch pounds, or Newton Meters, not PSI.
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Aug 3, 2011 at 07:15 PM.
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From: Eastern NE
Bought a cheap in/lb fm Harbor Freight & it was junk...now I have Kobalt ft/lb & it's excellent quality. If you're not planning a 100% bike re-build - can get by with good quality in/lb wrench fro most small jobs & accessory installs. Just need to divide by 12 to get ft/lb (i.e. 120 in/lb = 10 ft/lb...).
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: west chester, pa
i use a matco 3/8" ft lbs. and 1/4" inch torque wrench. i bought both off of ebay about 4 year back for around 150 total. i have trust in them and use them most of the time i touch either bike. next thing to buy will be the 12pt. socket sets.
have fun,
andrew
have fun,
andrew
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From: Western Illinois, land of bad roads, and corrupt politicians
Beam type don't need to be calibrated.... and never fail. 100 years from now they will still work. Drop them, they still work. Get them dirty, and oily, they still work.
Mine are both 45 years old (present from my Dad) and still, and always will, work great.
Mine are both 45 years old (present from my Dad) and still, and always will, work great.
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From: san antonio
Do NOT buy a cheap torque wrench! I use snap-on because I have them in my tool box....I'd recommend craftsman or any "name brand" for accuacy reasons! Especially if you're gonna do any work on the engine....spend the $$$ to get some quality torque wrenches! You'll be surprised how often you need them....once they're in your toolbox.
If it can't be calibrated and/or doesn't come with a certificate of calibration. I learned many years agoe when I checked the calibration of my two middle of the road torque wrenches and found them to be off by 20%-25%. So, head bolts that should be torqued to 45 ft.lb. were being torqued to 36 ft. lb. A cheaper beam torque wrench would be a better tool than a poorly calibrated "click" wrench. I mean come on, you paid $20K for a motorcycle, buy some good tools if you are going to work on it.