Torque Wrench > Useful Torque Range??

Discussion in 'Triumph General Discussion' started by Scoot65, Feb 25, 2026 at 10:36 PM.

  1. Scoot65

    Scoot65 Well-Known Member

    Dec 3, 2015
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    DURHAM
    I'm looking to invest in a decent quality torque wrench but the various torque ranges have me a little confused.
    What would the most useful torque range be for general home maintenance? Also would 3/8" drive be best too?
    Thanks!
     
  2. Pegscraper

    Pegscraper Elite Member

    Jun 12, 2020
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    To cover the full range of torque setting requirements on the bike you’ll probably require 2 wrenches from, say, 5 to 110nm. I have Halfords “Professional” 3/8” drive, 8-60nm, a Williams 1/2” drive 20-140nm and a brand new Draper 3/4” drive 70-395nm I won on Ebay for £15 from a woman in Wales who was selling off her husbands entire garage contents after he buggered off with a fancy woman!:joy:
    I’ve only used the 3/4 a couple of times on the SUV.
    You can pay £hundreds for fancy electronic wrenches from premium brands but totally unnecessary IMO unless you’re in the trade and use on everyday.
    A good tip if you don’t have a torque wrench to hand is tighten until it strips, then back off 1/4 turn……….






    ………JUST KIDDING!:p
     
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