| Author | Message | ||
     Indy_bueller |
The tq wrench I have right now only goes up to 250 in-lbs. Obviously, this is not enough for quite a few of the bolts, etc on the XB. What is the highest tq setting I need to work on the XB? In other words, what tq range wrench should I get to make sure I can properly torque every bolt and nut on the XB? | ||
| Kurosawa |
I bought a 250 ft/lb Taiwanese jobbie from my local Carquest for $55. I never owned one of these micrometer click jobs, all I have is a 150 flt/lb Thorsen beam wrench left over from my BSA days. Needless to say I'm elated. I didn't even have to look at the wrench, just yank 'til it clicked then let off. Done! Gotta get a small one now. | ||
| Sgthigg |
I would not go with a cheapie if you can help it. Snap on or Craftsman it what I would get. It isnt worth it to save money on a chap tool wich might over tighten/damage a part or under tighten something. Up 250 lbs I think is the max torque used on these bikes. | ||
| Mbsween |
From the Craftsman line you really need 3 3/8 inch-lbs (up to 240) 3/8 ft-lbs (10 - 75) 1/2 ft-lbs (20 - 250) The 1/2 inch wrench isn't the one you see for 59.00, it around 100.00 If you need more than 250 ft-lbs, you working on some serious stuff! Like Sgthigg said, a couple broken bolts (and the effort to fix the damage) will quickly surpass the costs of the wrenches | ||
| Kurosawa |
Yeah well see that's where having a trustworthy local parts place comes in handy. I buy everything I can at this one certain Carquest because they know what comes back and what doesn't, what works and what doesn't. This one experienced parts lady remembers everything, and this particular model has been used by other customers of theirs for years with zero probs. I mean, not all Taiwanese products are the same quality, any more than all American products are, but yeah, you need help to seperate the sheep from the goats. | ||
| Soggycal |
Skip the Craftsman and go with Snap-On! You will spend a bit more but the difference in quality is worth it. |
