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Title: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: Craig McClure on November 24, 2013, 01:12:15 am
The Latest Issue of MOTORCYCLIST Magazine not only has another $299. Lift Coupon in the HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS ad. Just in time for Santa to bring.
They have also included a very Favorable review of the Royal Enfield Continental GT.
THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW!
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: heloego on November 24, 2013, 03:25:30 am
Caught a copy of Flying Mag at the airport. Had a 25% off coupon for HF. Since it doesn't specify "Lifts" as being excluded I'll see if they'll honor it. Otherwise it's off to the News Stand for a copy of Motorcyclist.  ;)
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: busmec on November 24, 2013, 04:42:34 am
Got mine over a year ago, makes maintenance a lot easier.
    Dan
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: gremlin on November 26, 2013, 11:40:58 am
I don't know how I ever got along without one. 
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: Ducati Scotty on November 26, 2013, 05:40:43 pm
Saw the ad a few weeks ago while I was nursing my back after a weekend afternoon of wrenching.  I hate to admit I need it but I think it's getting to be time.  Maybe I'll tell Santa to get me one...

And Craig, I no longer believe you when you say you don't own any HF stock ;)

Scott
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: barenekd on November 26, 2013, 05:44:59 pm
The article on the Cafe Racer is quite nice!
Bare
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: Bulletman on November 26, 2013, 06:01:17 pm
Saw the ad a few weeks ago while I was nursing my back after a weekend afternoon of wrenching.  I hate to admit I need it but I think it's getting to be time.  Maybe I'll tell Santa to get me one...

And Craig, I no longer believe you when you say you don't own any HF stock ;)

Scott
You Gotta get one Scottie....especially with the wrenching you do....
And I agree Craig must have some stock in HF.... ;D
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: Ducati Scotty on November 26, 2013, 06:47:27 pm
Gotta get the kids (my son and nieces/nephews) for Christmas first, then the old man ;)  Funny, my son wants a $240 bike and I think nothing of it, but spend $300 on myself?  Whoa!  Let's not be hasty.  To be fair, the kid has excellent taste in two wheelers:
http://www.rei.com/product/851112/electra-mini-rod-1-16-bike-2014,-red?preferredSku=8511120001&cm_mmc=cse_PLA-_-pla-_-product-_-8511120001&mr:trackingCode=B8FF641D-E16F-E211-BA78-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=36518427160&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=49836718240&msid=k2AdSPds_dc|pcrid|36518427160|&{copy:s_kwcid}
Candy apple red, flames, flat black accents, even has flames in the tire treads.  He got busted for speeding in the store the other day when we went to try it out.  I was pretty proud :)

Scott
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: gashousegorilla on November 27, 2013, 04:38:36 am
  Atta boy.... 8) 
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: Craig McClure on November 28, 2013, 12:50:35 am
Saw the ad a few weeks ago while I was nursing my back after a weekend afternoon of wrenching

And Craig, I no longer believe you when you say you don't own any HF stock ;)

Scott
I ought to be an honorary H.F. board member after all I, & my past employers have bought from them. But true to form here goes:
DON'T FORGET THE "BIG SALE" AT H.F. OF RATCHETING FLAT WRENCHES. Along with my Lift Purchase, my ratcheting flat Wrenches have made for some very pleasant moments in the workshop.
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: mattsz on November 28, 2013, 11:57:02 am
Ok, since we're talking about sales and HF already-

Would this torque wrench be a waste of money?  I know we get what we pay for...

(http://images.harborfreight.com/hftweb/home-page2013/images112813a/239y.jpg)

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-239.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-239.html)

Quote
    Click-type, accurate within +/- 4%
    Heavy duty cam and pawl mechanism
    Torque range: 20-150 ft. lbs
    Reversible
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: High On Octane on November 28, 2013, 03:22:43 pm
Let me ask you this Mattz.  Would you trust a $10 tool to torque the most important nuts and bolts on your prized machine?  I'm all for Harbor Freight, but like you said you get what you pay for.  Some tools you're better off spending the extra money to make sure you are getting a quality product that works accurately.  That's my thoughts anyways.

Scottie
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: mattsz on November 28, 2013, 04:46:47 pm
Let me ask you this Mattz.  Would you trust a $10 tool to torque the most important nuts and bolts on your prized machine?  I'm all for Harbor Freight, but like you said you get what you pay for.  Some tools you're better off spending the extra money to make sure you are getting a quality product that works accurately.  That's my thoughts anyways.

Scottie

If it worked?  Sure!  My $3 screwdriver works just great!  ;)  I know, I know...

But now I know your opinion, Scottie!  There are things, like the Harbor Freight motorcycle lift, which I might steer clear of if not for such praise of it here! (I'm still not getting one  :) )

Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: Craig McClure on November 28, 2013, 04:56:16 pm
I was given a Sears click torque wrench one birthday, but have a pair of small & large old school ones, with torque bar & pointer that I like better.
  I would mention that harbor freight gets stuff from INDIA & CHINA. Both have space programs & put stuff in orbit. Not hard to make a good Torque Wrench.  I'd trust it.
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: barenekd on November 28, 2013, 06:03:34 pm
A torque wrench off 4% is better than none at all. You can get the wrench tested and see what the error is and correct it from there! Just shoot for the middle of the torque range, if there is one.
We had to get our torque wrenches certified every year in the aircraft wrenching business, unless it as the bending bar type. Those never go out!
Bare
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: GSS on November 28, 2013, 06:54:59 pm
I have their 1/4" one and a few others from so called "good" brands. Most of these have overlapping ranges and once in a while I check a couple on the same bolt, and they always come out pretty close. This should be absolutely fine and you can't beat the price.

GSS
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: Royalista on November 28, 2013, 08:20:22 pm
$34.99 <> $9.99
Says a lot of profit margins.
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: Arizoni on November 28, 2013, 08:33:15 pm
Like bare said, +/- 4 percent of being right on is a lot better than nothing at all.

Several years ago I bought a 1/2" drive Harbor Freight torque wrench and a deep socket just to remove and re-tighten the lug nuts on my Miata.
Not only is it a lot easier to get the nuts off and on, I know they will be tightened down close to the mfg recommendation.  It's been doing a great job. 
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: mattsz on November 28, 2013, 08:46:48 pm
I've got a bendy one, but sometimes I can't read it due to tool angle.  So a click one might be better.

On the other hand, if I had a lift...
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: gremlin on November 29, 2013, 06:38:10 am
......... Would you trust a $10 tool to torque the most important nuts .......

I've paid less than that to get my nuts torqued .....   or, is that a campfire question ?
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: mattsz on November 29, 2013, 12:03:39 pm
Gremlin - definitely a Campfire section post!  But then again, my post just above yours is, too!
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: High On Octane on November 29, 2013, 01:57:22 pm
You guys are probably right.  To each their own.  I personally would trust my naked hand over a Chinese torque wrench, and I do.  You're still getting what you paid for, why wouldn't you want to spend a few more dollars and buy something that has a good reputation rather than wasting your money on something that you know is not accurate?  Seems silly to me.

Scottie
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: Catbird on November 29, 2013, 02:07:05 pm
...You can get the wrench tested and see what the error is and correct it from there!...
Where can you get them tested for accuracy?
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: tooseevee on November 29, 2013, 04:12:16 pm
You guys are probably right.  To each their own.  I personally would trust my naked hand over a Chinese torque wrench, and I do.  You're still getting what you paid for, why wouldn't you want to spend a few more dollars and buy something that has a good reputation rather than wasting your money on something that you know is not accurate?  Seems silly to me.

Scottie

           My little 3/8" drive clicker is fine for the RE (head nuts). You wouldn't need a 1/2" drive torque wrench too often for a RE. Maybe for axle nuts? I'd trust my well practiced arm for those.

            Not that it's not a good value if you nEEd a 1/2" drive.

            Personally I've never twisted a steel bolt out of aluminum, as seems so common nowadays, in my whole life, but that's just because I grew up around more common sense than there seems to be out there today. But I did run into a guy in around '59 or '60 who had none & twisted off TWO spark plugs in his V-8 Olds with a BREAKer Bar before he came in & asked me what he was doing wrong.     
Title: Re: Another Big Red Lift Coupon & +++
Post by: heloego on December 01, 2013, 03:02:03 pm
Three styles of torquers:
   Deflection (benders)
   Dial
   Click
The only truly accurate one the Deflection, or Beam type. All others have a disputed margin of error, usually around +/- 4%, even with the expensive ones. Each has its use depending on the application.
The click-type from HF are of decent home-use quality. My only gripe would be with the 1/4" drive. The head is way too big for the application. The 1/2" and 3/8" models are perfectly fine.
My rule of thumb over the years has been to buy the least expensive tool for the job, and as long as it works I'm good to go. If/when it breaks I go up a step, and continue the process until I get one that doesn't break.  ::)