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| ====== General Hand Tools ====== | ====== General Hand Tools ====== | ||
| + | ===== Speed Wrench ===== | ||
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| A speed wrench is very useful removing and installing pieces with multiple screws like primary and cam covers. \\ | A speed wrench is very useful removing and installing pieces with multiple screws like primary and cam covers. \\ | ||
| - | It cuts the time to remove the screws down drastically. \\ | + | It cuts down on the time to remove the screws drastically. \\ |
| - | | Speed Wrench ((photo by kingmoochr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1779861)) | | + | | Speed Wrench ((photo by kingmoochr of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/165417-superlow-preload-fork-spacer-length-for-11-1527-springs?t=1779861)) | |
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| Socket adapters allow you to use different drive wrenches on one socket. \\ | Socket adapters allow you to use different drive wrenches on one socket. \\ | ||
| - | | Socket extensions and adapters. ((photos by Hippysmack)) ||| | + | ===== Socket Adapters ===== |
| + | Extensions are essential for changing lengths from the nut/bolt to the wrench. \\ | ||
| + | Drive adapters allow you to use the same wrench with sockets made for different drive sizes. \\ | ||
| + | You can buy adapters that accept screwdriver bits to allow you to remove/install/torque Phillips, Allen, Posidrive or other screw heads. \\ | ||
| + | These are also helpful sometimes in giving more torque to remove stubborn screws. \\ | ||
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| + | | Screwdriver bit adapter ((photo by Hippysmack)) | | ||
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| + | | General socket extensions and drive adapters. ((photos by Hippysmack)) ||| | ||
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