"Must have" motorcycle tools
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Where get these?
Is vanadium akin to unobtainium?
Crappy Tire = X
Princess Auto = X
I found a couple of sets on Amazon, but not sure of quality.
Rob
Where get these?
Is vanadium akin to unobtainium?
Crappy Tire = X
Princess Auto = X
I found a couple of sets on Amazon, but not sure of quality.
Rob
I got mine from Amazon. I checked again, it's not available anymore:
Chromium-Vanadium is just a hardened steel alloy, resistant to corrosion. Can also slay dragons and White Walkers.
Although I may be confusing that with Valyrian Steel on that last point.
I totally get the standards, I was referring more to a way to “home test” similar to the way you might check your torque wrench. Probably more complex but can’t be out of the realm of possibility.
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I like that tire pressure gauge. Only concern is the 0 - 250 psi range and does that extremely wide range make the psi relevant to me (i.e. 20 - 50 psi) less accurate? Really, unless you have some commercial application, who needs a gauge in the 75 - 250 psi range? 0 - 60 or 0 - 75 would match the needs of 99% of regular consumers.
I have this pressure gauge. It seems to work well enough though it does seem to be temperamental when attaching to the valves on tires. https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-inflation-gun-with-gauge-0587843p.html
I have that one as well and it serves me for the street.
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Where get these?
Is vanadium akin to unobtainium?
Crappy Tire = X
Princess Auto = X
I found a couple of sets on Amazon, but not sure of quality.
Rob
What about this instead?
Relax
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Where get these?
Is vanadium akin to unobtainium?
Crappy Tire = X
Princess Auto = X
I found a couple of sets on Amazon, but not sure of quality.
Rob
Not sure what you searched for, but they have them in 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and hex bit on clearance, plus no minimum for free shipping during October. These even have the locking quick release and sliding aluminum sleeve over the shaft:
And thanks for making me check, I just ordered one of each! I always played with them in the store but never thought they were worth full price. Don't even know why I'd need a speed wrench for 1/2", but I got one anyways.
Quick note on oil filter tools. If you have a cheap "band clamping" style that slips just wrap the band with a piece of course sandpaper. Problem solved.
You should look at it instead like you've got a 13mm speed wrench...
Yep, great idea, though I suspect it would cost a bit more than $25. You'd need the gauge itself, a hose, a chuck, maybe a couple of pipe fittings, and a bleed valve would be nice. Not sure, though, where to get a sufficiently compact bleed valve.
I've been using this one for thirty years, though I had to replace the gauge a few years ago. No silly gizmos, no batteries, no nonsense. As reliable as a rock.
I carry a Milton pencil gauge when touring.
Winters PEM Series Steel Dual Scale Economical All Purpose Pressure Gauge with Brass Internals, 0-60 psi/kpa, 2-1/2" Dial Display, -3-2-3% Accuracy, 1/4" NPT Bottom Mount Winters PEM Series Steel Dual Scale Economical All Purpose Pressure Gauge with Brass Internals, 0-60 psi/kpa, 2-1/2" Dial Display, -3-2-3% Accuracy, 1/4" NPT Bottom Mount : Amazon.ca: Industrial & Scientific
Yup, that's a good place to start. Or find one on the shelf at Princess Auto. Bitzz's suggestion of a liquid filled gauge is also a good one.
Now, go find the other bits.
Hack
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What's the diff./benefit of a liquid filled gauge over a regular gauge..??
Sometimes you need a bigger hammer. A deadblow saves your alloy.
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