Tools for Ninjette wrenching

JoeLansing · July 3rd, 2011, 12:53 PM

I just got back from Harbor Freight. I got a 1/2" torque wrench. I've never had one, and it didn't come with instructions. I'll read up on them and try to figure out how it works before I kill it twisting things. It's one of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-hal...rench-239.html At the register the lady whispered me about she gave me a discount on it. It was $15 and change. I checked and my zipper was up, dunno why the discount. I also got a nice impact screwdriver. It's fat, and the bits are bigger than 1/4". I hope it will be just the ticket to get out my stupid handlebar end screw. Next I want a crappy HF 1/2" impact driver and a set of sockets that include 17MM, 24MM, and 27MM for the sprocket change I want to do. Something like this: http://www.harborfreight.com/12-elec...nch-68099.html might work?

- Joe

PHL · July 4th, 2011, 10:24 AM

I love that cheapo torque wrench. I got it last year when they were offering it for under $10 before any discounts. I bought three, and gave one to my father and brother (good karma). Its perfect for lug nuts and high torque situations, e.g. suspension bolts on an e36 BMW. From all web reports, it's fairly accurate and holds up under repeated use. I've checked it with a torque beam wrench and haven't had any issues.

wtfh4xx · July 4th, 2011, 12:11 PM

Quote:

I checked and my zipper was up, dunno why the discount.

You sir, are bi-winning.

July 3rd, 2011, 12:53 PM	#1
JoeLansing ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Lansing, MI Ghetto Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green 2011 SE 52yo Geezer Posts: 122	Tools for Ninjette wrenching I just got back from Harbor Freight. I got a 1/2" torque wrench. I've never had one, and it didn't come with instructions. I'll read up on them and try to figure out how it works before I kill it twisting things. It's one of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-hal...rench-239.html At the register the lady whispered me about she gave me a discount on it. It was $15 and change. I checked and my zipper was up, dunno why the discount. I also got a nice impact screwdriver. It's fat, and the bits are bigger than 1/4". I hope it will be just the ticket to get out my stupid handlebar end screw. Next I want a crappy HF 1/2" impact driver and a set of sockets that include 17MM, 24MM, and 27MM for the sprocket change I want to do. Something like this: http://www.harborfreight.com/12-elec...nch-68099.html might work? - Joe

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July 4th, 2011, 10:24 AM	#2
PHL ninjette.org member Name: Napoleon Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Street Triple R Posts: 86	I love that cheapo torque wrench. I got it last year when they were offering it for under $10 before any discounts. I bought three, and gave one to my father and brother (good karma). Its perfect for lug nuts and high torque situations, e.g. suspension bolts on an e36 BMW. From all web reports, it's fairly accurate and holds up under repeated use. I've checked it with a torque beam wrench and haven't had any issues.