[KC1961]

Took it for a wee run over the Lowther Hills (A702) and back (B797). The roads were mostly wet but it was still enjoyable. Unfortunately the bike could now be doing with a wash, this will be it's first wash since new, 337 days and 2900 miles ago.

[ace.cafe]

Took it for a wee run over the Lowther Hills (A702) and back (B797). The roads were mostly wet but it was still enjoyable. Unfortunately the bike could now be doing with a wash, this will be it's first wash since new, 337 days and 2900 miles ago.

Looks great!

[Farmer_John]

Sears has it.
http://www.sears.com/capri-tools-20-200-inch-point-torque-wrench/p-SPM10121217720?plpSellerId=Sears&prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3#

Sweet!  Ok guys who know more than I, how does inch/lbs, compare to foot/lbs?  Will this do what I need it to?

[Otto_Ing]

Sweet!  Ok guys who know more than I, how does inch/lbs, compare to foot/lbs?  Will this do what I need it to?

1 ft-lbs = 12 in-lbs

[Arizoni]

FJ
The 245 lb/in max torque of that 1/4" drive wrench will give a torque of 20.4 lb/ft which is more than enough for doing a oil change.

The only fly in the ointment is, the large sockets needed for the main oil drain and the forward oil drain under the crankshaft almost always have a 3/8" drive.

For just a few bucks you can buy an adapter so the 1/4" drive wrench will work with 3/8" drive sockets.

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/sockets-ratchets/4-pc-high-visibility-socket-adapter-set-62851.html

There are higher priced sets of these intended for use with an impact wrench but for what your doing, these are more than good enough.

While I'm here, this is HF's 1/4" drive torque wrench.
Although its max torque is 200 inch pounds that still gives a torque max of about 17 foot pounds which is more than the drain plug needs.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-2696.html

PS:  There is nothing wrong with the bar type torque wrenches and they are cheaper than the "click" style but for use on draining the oil they would be a total pain in the ass.
You have to see the scale where the pointer is showing the torque and with the wrench being under the bottom of the motorcycle you would have to figure out a way of seeing the scale.

[Farmer_John]

I think ultimately I have been confusing the whole inch pound thing. I've never really had the NEED of a torque wrench before, though there have been times working on push bikes that I know I've muscled too much.

Thanks Arizoni for finding the proper piece at my favorite tool store!

[gizzo]

My GT clocked over to 20,000km this afternoon 

[Otto_Ing]

Added the missing spoke to my rear wheel, centred it, went through all the spokes to ensure equal tension. Than I balanced the wheel too, it needed 30g. Now let's see when the next spoke snaps...

[Guaire]

There's nothing like a balanced wheel.

[Aus.GT]

Added the missing spoke to my rear wheel, centred it, went through all the spokes to ensure equal tension. Than I balanced the wheel too, it needed 30g. Now let's see when the next spoke snaps...

About 6 months time I'd reckon ( Been there done that )

[Guaire]

I ordered a new rear tire, Pirelli Sports Demon. Bought 2 qts. of Shell full synthetic 15w50.

[Otto_Ing]

Went for a long ride today, maybe the last for this season. Spokes are holding up so far.

We had a prominent guest. 

Mr. V has not been moved for 30 years, even the tires are 30 years old.

[Farmer_John]

Vincent HRD.  Beautifully fast in their simplicity.

[KC1961]

Always good to see a picture of a Vincent, That engine is a thing of beauty, especially from the other side.

[Otto_Ing]

This Vincent was standing covered for 30 years in a garage, never touched, never ridden . The owner started it this year for the first time after all that years. Unbelievable...