Planet Minis

culdesac · 08-21-2008, 04:47 PM

I have been working on my bike myself for several months now and aqquired a jincheng manual for it they recommend a torque wrench in many situations. I plan on building it up over the winter (Front end,Swingarm etc) Do i need one for my build?

Pal · 08-21-2008, 04:52 PM

yea def get one or youll be sure to run into trouble, esp. with a china engine

shracing683 · 08-21-2008, 05:28 PM

the best tool in the box saves the hassel of broken and striped bolts !

BlackBeard · 08-21-2008, 05:31 PM

if your touching the engine, yes. if chassis only f*ck it

SCAR8 · 08-21-2008, 05:32 PM

I never use one and RARELY strip anything. It's pretty easy to tell if something is tight/to tight.

shracing683 · 08-21-2008, 05:33 PM

i use one everyday at work the best tool in my opinion

shracing683 · 08-21-2008, 05:34 PM

ya i hear that chassis hit it with the impact!!

culdesac · 08-21-2008, 07:01 PM

I figured it would be a good idea, i just got the valve adjusting tool from dratv and a feeler gauge and some other widgets.This all came about when i couldnt find anybody who would work on my "Chinese piece of junk" so i decided to turn my own wrenches. Thanks for the input guys.

arlindsay1992 · 08-21-2008, 07:56 PM

I like to use a torque wrench. It's easy to get carried away with the 6mm bolts which only require/hold 9 ft/lbs if I don't have a torque wrench..

RAZZO · 08-22-2008, 07:05 AM

Wrench enough and you'll never need one. You will know by feel if its right. Never owned one and probably never will. Just like the man said, you'll know when its tight. JMOP.

EddieNewYork · 08-22-2008, 10:13 AM

I also like using a torque wrench. Puts my mind at ease when it comes to axle bolts.

Catlin G · 08-22-2008, 11:12 AM

just tighten till you hear that *tink-kink* sound you'll be good ... ha ha

SUZUKIRM12594 · 08-22-2008, 11:21 AM

A torque wrench is CRUCIAL if you want to do an accurate job. Under, over torquing, or uneven torquing may lead to problems. Its a must if you want to continue working on your bike.

arlindsay1992 · 08-22-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SUZUKIRM12594

A torque wrench is CRUCIAL if you want to do an accurate job. Under, over torquing, or uneven torquing may lead to problems. Its a must if you want to continue working on your bike.

I wouldn't go as far as saying it's a "must," but I'd sure say it makes things easier and it make it less likely for someone to mess something up.

reynolds_brad · 08-22-2008, 11:39 AM

Peace of mind really, I have assembled top ends with out them and had no problems. I do use them all the time now with motors but ide feel OK about putting one together with out one knowing pretty much what 8 10 or 12 foot lbs feels like. These motors arnt really rocket science.

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SUZUKIRM12594 · 08-22-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by arlindsay1992

I wouldn't go as far as saying it's a "must," but I'd sure say it makes things easier and it make it less likely for someone to mess something up.

If youre doing engine work, its a MUST.

arlindsay1992 · 08-22-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by reynolds_brad

Peace of mind really, I have assembled top ends with out them and had no problems. I do use them all the time now with motors but ide feel OK about putting one together with out one knowing pretty much what 8 10 or 12 foot lbs feels like. These motors arnt really rocket science.

I agree. I use a torque wrench whenever I can but I wouldn't freak out if I didn't have one.

arlindsay1992 · 08-22-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SUZUKIRM12594

If youre doing engine work, its a MUST.

I don't think so. The bolts are just there to keep things tight. It's not a fine tuned adjustment that needs to be perfect. But yes, a torque wrench does make it easier.

shracing683 · 08-23-2008, 10:47 AM

[quote=reynolds_brad;975553]Peace of mind really, I have assembled top ends with out them and had no problems. I do use them all the time now with motors but ide feel OK about putting one together with out one knowing pretty much what 8 10 or 12 foot lbs feels like. These motors arnt really rocket science.

culdesac · 08-23-2008, 07:10 PM

Boy alot of people weighed in on this one alot of feelings for the t-wrench

08-21-2008, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
culdesac 1st Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 221	Torque wrench a neccesity? I have been working on my bike myself for several months now and aqquired a jincheng manual for it they recommend a torque wrench in many situations. I plan on building it up over the winter (Front end,Swingarm etc) Do i need one for my build?

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Pal 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 1,198	Re: Torque wrench a neccesity? yea def get one or youll be sure to run into trouble, esp. with a china engine

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culdesac 1st Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 221	Re: Torque wrench a neccesity? I figured it would be a good idea, i just got the valve adjusting tool from dratv and a feeler gauge and some other widgets.This all came about when i couldnt find anybody who would work on my "Chinese piece of junk" so i decided to turn my own wrenches. Thanks for the input guys.

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arlindsay1992 "High Speed Record Guy" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,560	Re: Torque wrench a neccesity? I like to use a torque wrench. It's easy to get carried away with the 6mm bolts which only require/hold 9 ft/lbs if I don't have a torque wrench..

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RAZZO Old School Z50s Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY PINELANDS Posts: 1,485	Re: Torque wrench a neccesity? Wrench enough and you'll never need one. You will know by feel if its right. Never owned one and probably never will. Just like the man said, you'll know when its tight. JMOP.

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EddieNewYork Buck Fifteen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,451	Re: Torque wrench a neccesity? I also like using a torque wrench. Puts my mind at ease when it comes to axle bolts.

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shracing683 1st Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: HAM LAKE MN Posts: 224	Re: Torque wrench a neccesity? [quote=reynolds_brad;975553]Peace of mind really, I have assembled top ends with out them and had no problems. I do use them all the time now with motors but ide feel OK about putting one together with out one knowing pretty much what 8 10 or 12 foot lbs feels like. These motors arnt really rocket science.

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08-23-2008, 07:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
culdesac 1st Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 221	Re: Torque wrench a neccesity? Boy alot of people weighed in on this one alot of feelings for the t-wrench