What range of Torque Wrench

[adstott]

For top ends, linkages and triple clamps what is the best range of torque wrench I should get. I would like something that would be more acurate around the torque range for the head bolts because that would be what I would use it for most often.

What brand and what type should I get. Clicker, dial, electronic etc... Price is most definately a consideration.

 

[britman]

beware of the torque specs for your bike , might be, lb per sq inch ,and not ! lb per sq foot, and try and get the best you can afford !!..

 

[Rich Rohrich]

A 3/8" drive click type wrench with a range of about 10-75 foot pounds should do the job.

Sears has a nice one for $60 http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...BV_EngineID=cchjadckijdeiegcehgcemgdffmdfko.0

 

[Moto Squid]

I've got a 3/8" snap-on one and it's quite nice...but they're quite expensive and probably not worth it unless you're a mechanic by trade (although the new digital ones are cool as heck) Don't even waste your money on a beam style, that one Rich linked to would get the job done :thumb:

 

[adstott]

there were some snap on torque wrenches on ebay. I haven't been burned yet on ebay (knock on wood) so maybe I'll get one from there.

 

[XRpredator]

beware of the torque specs for your bike . . .

My brother reminds me of this every time I work on his bike. He had a '94 YZ250, and Yamaha comes with one of the most complete owner's manuals in the business. Well, I read the wrong line in the torque specs, and instead of about 16 inch-lbs for the front axle pinch bolts, I used 60 ft-lbs . . .

I only snapped one off before I realized what I did :|

I also tell him to quit his bitching since he's not the one working on it. :debil: