It depends on how much experience you have tightening fasteners. If you've been turning wrenches your whole life then in most cases you probably wouldn't need a torque wrench.

I have several torque wrenches in various ranges but only use them on occasion. 99% of the time I don't use them.

The last time I stripped a bolt from overtightening it was about 40 years ago when I was a learning teenager. The last time I had a problem on my bike from a fastener that I did not tighten adequately was - ummm - never!

I think the real answer is - who is turning the wrench?

 

I agree with the above post. I assembled my entire bike, motor and transmission and torque wrench be damned. Considering shovels are known to shake bolts loose not to mention it's a rigid I ain't lost nuthin yet. Good n' tite seems to work for me.

 

don't forget a cheater pipe too...... can't get things too tight.

 

Good advise, I'd listen to this one. Too loose n it will come out. Too tight you can strip the head trying to take it off.

 

post of the day, spot on. I've been turning wrenches professionally for over 10 years, it really does matter who is turning the wrench.

and do yourself a favor, stay the f away from Harbor Freight if you are looking for a torque wrench. i will never understand those who preach torque specs, then, in the same sentence say they picked up their torque wrench for $20. Our Snap-On guy has a torque meter to test torque wrenches and it is not uncommon for the cheapies to be wayyyy off. JMO though.

 

Yes, you need one. No, they're not hard to use.

 

I've found that the ones you least expect it to matter are the times I should have used one. On a previous bike I replaced the clutch, and the bolts thst went through the clutch pack only spec'd at 7nm. I just tightened them down with a 3/8 ratchet. Turns out that 7nm is not much more than finger tight, and the bolts stretched, and sometime later the head snapped off one of them. That's when I decided I needed one.

 

No man, don't waste your $$$ Just tighten the bolt until you here the snap, then back off 1/2 turn

 

another 30 yr vet couldn't agree more..


i torque, rods, mains, hds and valve bodys.. everything else is pretty much feel..

 

I don't think this important purchase will bankrupt you. In fact, it could save you a fortune...and your life! This is the little one in inch pounds. 3/8" & 1/2 drive wrenches also available.

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1/4" Drive Click Stop Torque Wrench

Item # 2696 Manufacturer: Pittsburgh

1/4" torque wrench provides a range from 20 inch pounds to 200 inch pounds



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Description of Pittsburgh 2696
Utilizing a heavy duty cam and pawl mechanism, this reversible 1/4" drive click stop torque wrench is the go-to tool when precise torque is needed. The click-stop wrench design provides a torque range from 20 to 200 in. lbs. and is accurate to within +/- 4% .

• Heavy duty cam and pawl mechanism
• Torque range: 20 to 200 in. lbs.
• Reversible

Length: 11" Shipping Weight: 1.95 lbs.