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Why You Need a Torque Wrench! [alt_text]( [bikebandit.com main hero] Whether you’re updating your bucket list or assembling a basic tool set for your home motorcycle garage, a motorcycle torque wrench should be at the top of your list. Few tools can claim to provide as much safety and convenience as a good torque wrench set. If you’re not convinced, find out why these rugged wrenches are worth their weight. What Is a Torque Wrench? What’s wrong with your old faithful crescent wrench set? A torque wrench is a specialized version of a standard wrench that has a notable safety feature. These innovative wrenches allow you to dial in the torque you’re looking for. Set your ideal torque in either metric or SAE and start tightening. If you’ve invested in a durable, accurate torque wrench, you’ll hear a satisfying click when you’ve reached the correct torque. You’ll avoid losing track of a nut, leaving a loose nut or snapping a nut off from too much tightening. Torque wrenches come in all sizes, just like your basic wrench set. They’ll cost a bit more, but it’s definitely worth the investment. Look for wrenches with pound-feet and pound-inch measurements. The Importance of Motorcycle Safety The extra safety from using a torque wrench is well worth the investment. No one wants their tire to fly off when slamming down on the packed dirt after a motocross jump. In the same way, a sportbike wrench can save you from losing a fender or rattling your engine loose while cruising at 80 miles per hour. In the end, it’s all about precision. A nut that’s loose will begin to rotate from vibrations and work its way off. When you’re working with a rusted bolt or a large nut it can be easy to under tighten. Thankfully, a torque wrench allows you to keep cranking until you hear the telltale sound. An overtightened nut can be just as dangerous. Too much cranking can strip a nut, leaving it stuck in place the next time you need to loosen it. Even worse, you could also strip the bolt and compromise the hold of the nut. Types of Torque Wrenches With dozens of shapes, sizes and brands to choose from, it can be challenging to find the perfect wrench. Here are a few features to consider when you’re shopping for the best adjustable spoke torque wrench: • Electronic torque wrench • Click wrench • Beam wrench Electronic wrenches are a fancy way to speed up the job. An LED screen helps you get the perfect torque level. Some electronic options even save your readings so you can keep tabs on the history of each nut on your bike. Click wrenches are the most common socket-style torque wrench. The clutch mechanism is adjusted to produce that iconic click. As long as it’s well maintained and kept from too much jostling, your click wrench will enjoy a long life of precision torsion. Consider sending it in periodically to calibrate your wrench. Finally, beam torque wrenches offer a unique system that bends when you reach the predetermined torque setting. This lever arm design takes a bit of getting used to, but is more simple and straightforward than a socket torque wrench and is a classic tool for any garage. Many shops confuse a torque wrench with a breaker bar. A breaker bar closely resembles a torque wrench, but doesn’t contain any of the calibrated torsion components. Basically, a breaker bar is a huge stick of metal designed to crank a bolt until it’s loose, snapped or both. It’s the emergency tool that’s used when all else fails. A breaker bar is another great item to have in your garage, but whatever you do don’t use a torque wrench in place of a breaker bar. If you need to crank out a corroded nut and are willing to break anything in your way, a torque wrench is the wrong tool for the job. This highly tuned wrench can become damaged or uncalibrated if you’re too tough on it. Leave this rough-and-tumble job for the sturdy and affordable breaker bar. [Read More]( [todays deals of the day banner] [alt_text]( Joe RocketMeteor FX Mid Boots Front and back Heavy Duty waterproof textile Full-Flex™ ankle articulation, Internally reinforced ankle, toe and heel. Save 10% On Sale: $98.99 [Shop Now]( [bikebandit.com blog article]( FOLLOW US ON: [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Twitter]( [BikeBandit Blog]( Speak with a Sales Representative Now! 1-888-339-3888 Sale Prices are subject to change. Certain Sizes and Colors and/or Machine Fitments may be limited, Order While Supplies Last! Dealer and Partner discounts cannot be applied to these promotions. [Standard Exclusions Apply»]( Official Dealers should contact a Sales Representative for other possible restrictions. BikeBandit, 7625 Panasonic Way, San Diego, California 92154, United States Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( BikeBandit, 7625 Panasonic Way, San Diego, California 92154, United States