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Do you carry a torque wrench
Anyone ever carry a torque wrench?

I think I would if I could have find a decent one, small and light enough, yet suitable for fasteners that require a bit of muscle. Until now I have gotten by with blue locktite and taking it easy.
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torque wrench
After 40 years in the garage.
The torque wrench is included in in my arms/hands

Feeling......
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I have done but realised that if I really need one I can usually borrow one so don't any longer.
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I was toying with the idea of an electronic one if I felt I needed one, but to be honest, I probably won’t bother.
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All i take is an adjustable spanner !!
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I just took a look at the service manual for the Tenere 700. In the torque setting section. The torques ranged from 7nm to 148nm.

That means one could get away with one or two tiny digital torque wrench adapters for a standard ratchet or wrench. Probably not the most accurate - but for someone without torque feel in their hands from decades of turning bolts...
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After 40 years in the garage. The torque wrench is included in in my arms/hands.
Generally the bigger the nut, the more torque is required. And the bigger the nut, the longer the spanner tends to be. So you get a feel for it.

There are some exceptions, which you could note from the bike manual, but I've not used my torque wrench for years.
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Personally no. And as a calibrated and rather sensitive tool, they don't travel well on unpaved roads. They're also rather heavy.

Although, you can get torque wrenches that you can use to loosen fasteners now. So it can double up as the only socket driver you need.

FYI, you should NEVER loosen anything with a torque wrench or go past the 'click' or 'beep' of your torque wrench unless you want to ruin it.

The only time you really need a torque wrench is on engine work. Or where you setting the load on a bearing such as a head-bearing.

In my experience as a mechanic, I find that most people massively over-tighten things if they don't use a torque wrench or if they lack experience. The worst being sump nuts and oil filters.

I came across a guy in Egypt who stripped his oil-sump thread whilst doing an oil change in a carpark in Egypt. His trip was pretty much over.

However, this was the FIRST time he'd ever tried to change his own oil. Even after owning the bike for years and having years to prep and learn how to do it before he left home.

Practice any job you're likely going to need to do on the road before you leave.
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Yes, oil plug - large diameter bolt in thin soft aluminium. Similarity, spark plugs. Both can end your trip. Carrying helicoil inserts is a good idea. These are two excellent examples where a torque wrench is a good idea for a noob.

I'm not so sure that those that think their hands are calibrated to feel the right torque are nearly as accurate as they think. Most professional mechanics I know use torque wrenches on fasteners where consequences of getting it wrong is big.

You can easily make a torque wrench with a luggage weight and a spanner, but probably not something useful over 40NM.

I am one of those that hardly ever use a torque wrench, and we're I do, probably tighten too hard. I am however fairly good at using blue locktite. If I used a torque wrench more often, maybe my hands could become a bit more calibrated as well.
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This does rather seem to be an odd question.
Personally, I have never heard of anyone travelling with a torque wrench and sockets, and would never do so myself.
I have some very fine quality torque wrenches in my workshop, which, when at home, I use for axle nuts, axle pinch bolts, caliper mounts, etc.
When I'm travelling, I make do with simple tools that are easily transportable.
I also have a centre lathe, a pillar drill, an air compressor and a range of air tools, all of which I am happy to travel without.
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I carry the torque wrench inside the kitchen sink.







































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After 40 years in the garage.
The torque wrench is included in in my arms/hands

Feeling......
Totally agree, me too
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