nklr, ot, craftsman torque wrenches on sale 17-24 aug

[Jeff Saline]

On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:22:56 -0700 "Dan Taylor" writes:

> Thanks for the heads up Jeff. Btw, do you know how delicate torque > wrenches > are? I have one for ft. lbs. that i've left in the trunk of my car, > and i > think i've read somewhere that they can be somewhat delicate. Also, > i think > i've left it "on" about 60 lbs or so for a while before putting it > back to > zero. Do you know if any of this can throw off the calibration? > thanks, > Dan

<><><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><><> Dan, There are a lot of variables when it comes to torque wrenches. Some can be stored at any setting without issues and other should be stored set at the lowest setting and some should be stored with the setting as low as it will go. I suggest following the manufacturers suggestions in this area. I think you're right that a torque wrench is somewhat delicate. I purchased a special storage box for each of my three clicker wrenches and store my beam torque wrench in the original shipping package that's now about 35 years old. I think it was Norm Keller from this list that posted a few years ago about hooking two torque wrenches together and clicking them to see how close the were to each other. I've done that a few times and mine are very close to each other in the areas that the ranges overlap. If you have a bit of money you can probably send the wrench out for calibration. But if it seems pretty close to correct I don't think it's worth it for the kind of work we talk about doing on this list. I think it is a good idea to click the wrench a few times if handy before using it after storage. I usually do this by torquing a fastener at a lower setting and working up to the desired final torque. One other point is on most torque wrenches you should never use them to loosen a fastener. Hope this is helpful. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Free quote and debt consolidation information. Click Here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3m2Xhovnvnnr0K6mc5d49YH2bG8DP2xDgZVz1OcdNLHDKyyA/

[Darren Clark]

Just got my EBC oversize rotor today. Easy to install and looks great on the bike. I wish I could have tested it and given a report, but while installing my new front sprocket, the master link clip shot off my chain out of my garage and into my front yard somewhere. FYI: anybody ordering the brake upgrade, get new pads with it too. http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/sets/72157606715296797/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/sets/72157606715296797/> Darren Clark 2004 KLR-650 Fowlerville, MI [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Aaron P]

Where did you buy the EBC rotor & for how much? I've found it a few places online, but my riding buddy said he got his @ a local shop who likes to beat everyone else's price for $125, including the relocating bracket. Any thoughts to upgrade to the stainless brake line & fork brace to complete the front-end stopping & stability upgrade? I'm looking at doing that next to my '02. Also, what bike lift is that? Did you get that online or locally & how much? Thanks for the info & pics, and enjoy the upgrades! -Aaron

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Darren Clark wrote: > > Just got my EBC oversize rotor today. Easy to install and looks great on > the bike. I wish I could have tested it and given a report, but while > installing my new front sprocket, the master link clip shot off my chain > out of my garage and into my front yard somewhere. > > FYI: anybody ordering the brake upgrade, get new pads with it too. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/sets/72157606715296797/ > http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/sets/72157606715296797/> > > > > Darren Clark > 2004 KLR-650 > Fowlerville, MI > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]