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sensible advise needed please

ianrobbo1

good looking AND modest
I need to get the front of my bike up on a regular basis and would like to ask you all for your advise as to front paddock stands, ie which one's to buy or avoid, :dunno:

The stand must allow me to remove the front wheel, and if possible the forks, it must be able to be used in conjunction with either the centre stand or micron rear paddock stand I already own, it don't have to be collapsable for storage, but preferably to allow use by one person,''me''. and it want's to be not expensive.

The next questions regards torque wrenches, which ones have you found to be most reliable,? which to avoid, and which are the best compromise between ''megabucks'' and ''reasonably'' cheap,

being a ''tight git'' I await you replys hand on wallet, :blush:
 
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Snowdog

Guest
This one works quite well for me.

Motrax stand

Sorry cant advise on torque wrench as i have a mega expensive snap on one
:lol:
 
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Neale

Guest
I use a micron front,does the job ok
 
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R2B2

Guest
Torque Wrench

Blinding offer at the moment are the ones from BETA tools, if you can find a stockist near you. They do three different sizes and the one we need is about 68 quid (while on this offer).

Beta tools are made and well respected in Italy, - I've been told some of the F1 teams use Beta, and they come with a Cal Cert too.

As with all decent t/wrenches, have it re-calibrated every year.

If you are interested, I have a Beta stockist near me and I can give you part no's and tel number etc...
 

ianrobbo1

good looking AND modest
thanks for your reply's

cheers I think I will go with the Motrax one, it certanly look's sturdy enough and a stockist is local, thank's Rob P xx I'd appreciate it if you could give me some details on the wrench as that is also looking good, I've had an ask about but get nothing but blank looks, mind you this is yorkshire,LOL :}
 
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Neale

Guest
Which ever torque wrench you purchase remember to wind it back to zero when you've finished using it,dont want to teach you to suck eggs or anything

I'll get me coat !!
 

ianrobbo1

good looking AND modest
cheers Nealy

:bow: must admit the thought never crossed my mind about winding it back, but a second's thought later,:bang: Yep makes sence thanks m8
 
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EdCBRCastrol

Guest
Torque wrench,
Its worth spending money on a good torque wrench, there are so many that dont even read right from new.
I used to sell tools and always understood that you should leave a torque wrench stored at 20% of its max setting to prolong the spring life and keep calibration OK.
Ed
 

ianrobbo1

good looking AND modest
DER???????????

box of worms springs to mind,:B :neenaw:

I've not even bought the bloody thing and already I'm in need of varification, Ed, Nealy, any interested party?, would you mind giving your reasons for storing said Torque wrench at whatever settings, also still need some perchasing details of a ''reasonable'' wrench, I'm not plannning on working for williams or foggy, just after a ''nice'' fairly accurate wrench,please:blush:
 
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EdCBRCastrol

Guest
Sorry to confuse things,
I used to deal in Snap-on tools and they specify a wrench should be stored under 20% load, dont know all the technical reasons why or if it applies to all other makes but it obviously works for Snap-on.
The Porsche dealers i used to supply to needed a torque wrench of a setting that is not covered very well by Snap-on so they got one made by a company called Stahwille i think, spelling may be wrong, anyway it was reputed to be very good and sensibly priced, hope that helps!!!!!
BTW as a guide Snap-on start at around ?140 for a torque wrench.
 
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Bobsilverbird

Guest
If i'm reading this

If I'm reading this correct some of you use other tools on your pride and joy. Me Snap On Beta and Draper Expert only. Nothing is too good for ya bird.:yo:
 

ianrobbo1

good looking AND modest
and good fer you Bob,

:bow: But unlike some of the ''well to do'' I have one job paying a paltry sum, the CSA with 4 kids and a bitch of an Ex, a house I'm in the middle of buying, young baby and fiance, a tin box to transport them in, and a motorcycle that I spend as much as I possibly can on, therefore compromise is a way of life for me and many others in similar position to myself, hence my request for ADVISE before commiting to something that may be unsutable for my needs and therefore a WASTE of money in both short term and long, since buying the BB and coming on to this site, MOST people seem to be of a ''like'' mind wanting the Best for their bike etc and asking for opinions, without the possibility of chucking ''good'' after bad, Snap On, great, I actually own two spanners made by snap on, and very good they are to, guess where they are right now,? yep sitting in my shed, along with a few other ''named'' tools, unfortunatly they aint makin me any money doing that are they??? hence compromise, obvously some things you cant compromise on for safety's sake, pad's etc, but even with those, people ASK for advise before committing to them.
The thread I started was to ASK advise on sutable products for MY needs and I pointed out that price had an influence on my choice, and I thank you all that have contributed with this in mind.
 
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Bobsilverbird

Guest
Tools

If cost is prime try your local Draper stockist but go for the expert range it is far superior and only marginaly more expensive.
If you want to go the Snap on route speak to the local van rep they do all sorts of purchase schemes to suit your needs.
Torque wrench buy the best you can afford and get it calibrated.
 
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