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I think I've decided on a PI dial-type torque wrench for working on my Harley. I'm either going with the a 300 lb.in. or 600 lb.in max unit. Still can't decide there. Any advice here? However, I'm realizing that I'll need an extension to reach into some tighter spots. Will this affect...

HF review on their site are "hit or miss"....... guess that is part of the deal when prices are so cheap.........

Harbor Freight for $10? Then a PI or CDI for $150.00? Is this a "you get what you pay for?" OR A "You're paying for the name?"

I'm gravitating toward the dial type myself........ but am wondering what range I should go with. CDI has ranges from 0-300 or 0-600, while PI doesn't start at "0" for theirs. I currently have a 20-120 foot pound model.

I found this one for the smaller stuff..... from 0-50 ft./lb (or 0-600 in/lb). http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-instruments-d2f600hm.aspx Any downsides or pros going with dial-type?

As I already have access to a 25-120 ft/lb model......what are thoughts on this for the lower end stuff.... http://www.protorquetools.com/prod-18-1-90/cdi_3002ldin_dial_torque_wrench_dual_scale_38_dr_0-300_in_lbs.htm

Thanks for the advice so far............. Turbo_Prop.... I've read that the 1/4" drive torque wrenches are better than 3/8 as you are less likely to overtighten? Would you say that is true? The Precision Instruments ones I looked at go from 30-200 in/lb. Both wrenches have the same exact...

Looking forward to conversing with all the pros on this board....... I'm a new owner of a 2007 Sportster Roadster, and am hoping to get educated about the tools I'll be using to maintain this things...... :dunno:

Hello All, I'm new to the board.....been lurking, but decided to join to glean advice and suggestions. My first issue that I'm hoping someone can help me with is getting good torque wrenches to use for working on my Harley Sportster. In looking through the manual some torque settings are...