Best laid plans

[KiwiCol]

High torque on those, (450nm) is it adjustable?  I've got an air gun, only 350nm, but does everything I've needed to date.

[seth]

Only adjustability is how much you press the trigger but you can control it ok
Yes big torque indeed 

[Kiwifruit]

So should work well with my worn double hex Chinese sockets then 

[KiwiCol]

Yep, -  you'd have either 'rounded nuts' or a 'pipe' on the end of the thing, instead of a socket.

[Speedy1959]

Froudy, Seth...
I am seriously thinking of buying one of these for this one off job!
Amazon says I can have it by Thursday etc..
You both seem confident of its abilities so I may well bite the bullet and buy one..
Its one piece of kit I have never owned but feel I should!

I say again.. "Dont remove your swing arm cos ignorance is bliss"

[KiwiCol]

They're a very handy piece of kit Speedy, but I could be biased.

[seth]

There are good
Just be careful using it as it does have a kick so be prepared for that it's useful for a lot of things I've had mine a few years now .It is a tool that will mostly sit in the shed and get used occasionally but so hand when it's needed .

[gsxbarmy]

Might be worth seeing how much to hire one locally that has a gearbox on it Simon so protecting your wrist if it kicks back. You can then assess future usefulness and it will be cheaper than buying one now

[Speedy1959]

Right..
Thats it..
I have ordered one and it arrives at my works tomorrow.
I wonder how far I can throw a 32mm nut..
Any guesses ?

[seth]

If you can hire one great to give it a try as it's a bit of cash to have sitting in the shed for how much it gets used .
I use my a lot as I do a fair few jobs on other folks bikes as well as ours is how I justified buying one.
But so glad I do have it when I need it .

[Mister Fishfinger]

My air wrench has worked on everything I've needed it for, but you guys are making me feel inadequate now with your powerful tools.

[Speedy1959]

Might be worth seeing how much to hire one locally that has a gearbox on it Simon so protecting your wrist if it kicks back. You can then assess future usefulness and it will be cheaper than buying one now

Thanks Dave..
I considered hiring one but the nearest place to me is 15 miles away...
Then I would have to return it.
My only worry is what if it doesnt work?
Then I shall leave the engine sprocket alone as the teeth dont seem bad at all to me when I compare it the the brand new sprocket.

[seth]

Great stuff
As I say on all jobs just take your time and be careful it will get the nut off and the nut will be hot when it's just been removed.
Get used to it's use before attacking the bike with it .ie which way it spins and biting point when you press the trigger.
It will get it off.

[Speedy1959]

Thank you Seth

My puncture has turned out to be a bloody expensive excercise.
Will keep you all posted.

S.

[seth]

The main thing is hopefully when all this is done you'll know the bike is in top condition and everything has been done properly .
It's been a but of a saga tho .