[stormy1954]

Would welcome suggestions for reasonably priced but well calibrated torque wrench(es) for the AT.

What NM range is best?

Thanks everyone.

Stormy

 

[Fster]

Well of course since we are not required to post our location I have no idea where you are but here in the states I would recommend you stay away from HF. I recommend for good quality and a fair price go with Craftsman by Sears. If your not in the states I would have no idea.

 

[stormy1954]

Thanks for info. but I am from, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK - hopefully that extra info will inspire somebody else with a response.

 

[spanishjohn]

You are best to go for a 1/4" wrench with range 1-20Nm. THis will cover most detailed work and should come in at around £80-£100 for a good one. Don't skimp here as a poor quality one may cost you in stripped threads! I also have a halfords 3/8" wrench to medium torques (20Nm-60Nm) which is very accurate.

Spanish

 

[stormy1954]

Thanks Spanish

 

[SKY]

You should buy two ( one that covers all the range it can't be so accurate...), Beta brand these are the codes:

Beta 606/6 and 606/20

They are pricey but it's the best solution

 

[6986]

I have an old Snap On that I bought new years ago and it still functions perfectly. It range starts at 15 ft lbs and goes well above 75. I would never use a torque wrench on smaller bolts and by now have a good feel for tightening them. I believe a good make is advisable as the consequences of going low cost can be disastrous.

 

[Daffy]

Get Halfords professional, its the best you can get for a reasonable price and find someone with a halfords trade card and get it for up to half price. (if you were closer I would)

8-60nm will do you proud, just like this one

http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/spanners-wrenches/halfords-professional-torque-wrench-8-60nm

 

[6986]

Get Halfords professional, its the best you can get for a reasonable price and find someone with a halfords trade card and get it for up to half price. (if you were closer I would)

8-60nm will do you proud, just like this one

http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/spanners-wrenches/halfords-professional-torque-wrench-8-60nm

Rear axle nut requires 100nm. I suspect that the Swingarm pivot bolt might also be quite high.

 

[stormy1954]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Will look into all of them.

Stormy

 

[wytco0]

I don't know if Honda publishes the torque setting as a number plus a turn amount e.g. 20 plus quarter turn but if they do this is likely to give a more consistent tightening. Wrenches tend to need to be checked and properly calibrated for critical work.

The setting plus turn amount is favoured now by many manufacturers.