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Torque Wrench Torque Wrench

Taiwanese-manufactured Draper tools are well-built and reliable for their price. This wrench is a ½ inch fixed square but can be fitted with various adapters (not included). Every tool comes with a calibration certificate issued at the time of manufacture. And the consensus on the internet is that these are accurate when shipped. Torque is a force applied at a radial distance and is a measure of how tightly you do up a bolt or fixing, and while screws may not need an accurate measure of torque application, most nuts and bolts do. The only way to make sure you have it correct is by using a torque wrench. This high-quality set from Kielder contains one ½-inch wrench with a torque value of 28 – 210Nm and another ⅜-inch wrench rated at 10 – 110Nm. These two tools will cover the vast majority of bolts on any bike. Incorrect force on your engine casings can result in an improper seal if too loose and damage the casings and gaskets if too tight.For cylinder head bolts, triple clamp bolts, and cylinder heads, a ⅜ inch wrench is required. For minor stuff like oil-filter cover bolts and engine case bolts, you need a 6mm wrench. The 30NM – 210Nm rating means this is unsuitable for the lightly clamped bolts and fixtures on a motorcycle. But at that low price, you can buy a second tool for those bits. Recommended. If you intend to do even basic maintenance on your motorcycle, don’t try it without a cheap torque wrench. You must know how much force you’re applying when tightening things on a motorcycle. What Sizes and Values? This is not a cheap-and-cheerful tool. But it is the only wrench on our list capable of tightening bolts in both directions. The build quality is also top-notch. The micrometer-style adjustment knob is accurate and easy to use. Draper also issues a calibration certificate with each tool. Kept in its rugged storage case and set to its lowest value, this tool offers a lot of use before needing recalibration. Almost every nut and bolt on your motorcycle has a specific torque figure assigned to it. The only way to be sure you’re tightening these fixtures correctly is by using a torque wrench.

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This Sealey wrench will cost you more than others on our list. But it will also likely last you a lifetime. For the flywheel, primary drive, and axle nuts of your bike, a ½ inch wrench is the correct tool for the job. Torque isn't just the figure you struggled to understand as a child but knew more was better in a car, it's also something that every nut and bolt in your car will have a predetermined figure for to keep it correctly in place.The wrench comes with a numbered calibration certificate. It also features a reversible ratchet head, so you don’t need to flip it over to reverse the direction. This chrome vanadium wrench from Silverline features a reversible head, sensitive, adjustable torque settings, and knurled handle. All of this contributes to a durable, highly-functional tool. A 1/2″ to 3/8″ adaptor and a 100mm long 1/2″ to 1/2″ extension are also included. This is quite a bit of kit for the set’s low price. Bauer Media Group consists of : Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, Company number: 1394141; Tip: Always reset your torque wrench to its lowest value after use. This helps it to stay correctly calibrated for longer