General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Universal wrench

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 02-20-2015, 07:19 AM
steelpix's Avatar
steelpix
steelpix is offline
Advanced
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Nashville
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 5 Posts
Default Universal wrench

I picked up this great wrench from Sears that is good for carrying with you while traveling. It fits many SAE & Metric nuts/bolts. Ranges from $8.99 to $20.00 and from Craftsman.

http://www.sears.com/universal-multi...p-00929677000P
 
Attached Thumbnails Universal wrench-wrench.jpg  
  #2  
Old 02-20-2015, 07:30 AM
baka1969's Avatar
baka1969
baka1969 is offline
Extreme HDF Member

Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NE Philly
Posts: 12,986
Received 705 Likes on 467 Posts
Default

If it won't strip bolts and it'll fit into tight spaces it looks interesting enough to carry on the bike.
 
  #3  
Old 02-20-2015, 09:54 AM
im's Avatar
im
im is offline
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location:
Posts: 5,641
Received 857 Likes on 647 Posts
Default

Looks neat.
But my experience has been that it is difficult to use most universal tools.
Access is many times limited by the shape of the tool.
Most bolts/nuts have an obstruction that requires a socket or open end wrench.
 
  #4  
Old 02-20-2015, 01:38 PM
lo-rider's Avatar
lo-rider
lo-rider is offline
Elite HDF Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Marina del Rey
Posts: 4,990
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Save your money. Avoid gimmicks. You might find a few fasteners on your bike that the tool fits. Just don't expect to actually be able to do an emergency repair.

Instead, put together a compact tool kit specifically designed to fit the accessible fasteners. It will no doubt be a combination of Torx and hex keys, some sockets and open end and combination wrenches, and a few other tools.
 
  #5  
Old 02-20-2015, 02:47 PM
Super Glidester's Avatar
Super Glidester
Super Glidester is offline
Seasoned HDF Member
Veteran: Air Force
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: 40.2444° N, 75.6419° W
Posts: 34,958
Received 18,235 Likes on 10,082 Posts
Smile

Originally Posted by lo-rider
Save your money. Avoid gimmicks. You might find a few fasteners on your bike that the tool fits. Just don't expect to actually be able to do an emergency repair.

Instead, put together a compact tool kit specifically designed to fit the accessible fasteners. It will no doubt be a combination of Torx and hex keys, some sockets and open end and combination wrenches, and a few other tools.

Good advice. Keep in mind getting the bike to he nearest dealer or home. Zip ties and duct tape or rope help hold things together. I once saw a fella lose his shift lever, I don't know what you would do there. Maybe vise grips?, but they would chew the shaft up.
 
  #6  
Old 02-20-2015, 08:42 PM
hog95023's Avatar
hog95023
hog95023 is offline
Elite HDF Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Booming metropolis
Posts: 3,542
Received 161 Likes on 106 Posts
Default

The shifter shaft is an easy fix if it got chewed on
 
  #7  
Old 02-20-2015, 09:11 PM
Bricklayer's Avatar
Bricklayer
Bricklayer is online now
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 5,539
Received 2,825 Likes on 1,470 Posts
Default

Any time I see something that says universal fit, I run away.
 
  #8  
Old 02-20-2015, 09:53 PM
OldEnuf2NoBtr's Avatar
OldEnuf2NoBtr
OldEnuf2NoBtr is offline
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Doghouse... mostly
Posts: 9,083
Received 1,844 Likes on 1,084 Posts
Default

I'm a sucker for all the newest gadgets. Got a whole drawer in my tool box loaded with the latest and greatest. All pretty much in brand new condition !! Hardly ever use them over the old tried and true.
 
  #9  
Old 02-21-2015, 01:31 PM
oct1949's Avatar
oct1949
oct1949 is offline
Club Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Northeast of Indy..
Posts: 145,895
Received 819 Likes on 805 Posts
Default

never seen that one.. I've had the old Dog bone type from Sears for yrs...

its great for tightening clutch nut when adjusting clutch..


 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AJ88V
2018+ Softail Models
54
10-23-2023 05:31 PM
clap
General Harley Davidson Chat
15
10-04-2015 12:54 AM
RLJ
Sportster Models
5
02-03-2013 09:28 AM
cookiemonsterMoA
Softail Models
3
06-30-2012 09:11 AM
sincityharley
Exhaust System Topics
2
02-04-2011 03:02 PM



Quick Reply: Universal wrench



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:27 PM.