I just got my ass kicked working on my motorcycle.

[vash]

I was working on my bike. Some dude across the street had his garage door open and he was doing exercises lifting his own body weight.

I’d argue I did more sit-ups and leg lifts. He was grunting with the exertion. I was cussing from my exertion. I lifted more iron just trying various wrenches.

If I tilt my head back, I have to use my hands to lift it back up. I’m effed tomorrow. Sore for sure. I’m sure my neighbor will be sore-free. Wuss.

Installing my centerstand. There was a T-30 Torx head facing away with no straight shot at it and there was only 2” of apace around it. I had elbow adapters stacked. Cussing was epic. In order to lay eyes on it I had to have my head under the bike. I’m not convinced I tightened it! Tomorrow I’m spending whatever I need on a 1/4” ratcheting box wrench with a hinged head. I’ll chase down a snap on truck If need be. I’ll throw money at the guy. I’ll buy a set of SAE wrenches if I only need the 1/4.

I am not a car guy anymore. I almost torched the bike for. the insurance money. Gah.

Stupid center-stand. Hahaha.

[vash]

Microwaved some leftover spaghetti and washed it down with IPA. Rye whiskey for dessert.

[Bill Douglas]

I think the b1tch was just showing off. Jealous of your motorbike - and even more jealous you were working on it yourself.

[sc_rufctr]

Just keep pounding away. That's what I do...

[aigel]

Dude! Is it me or have you let yourself go recently? I sure hope there is no high elevation bow hunt planned for the fall. You'd have to get on the wagon stat!

G

[911boost]

I have bought just a single wrench before for a job and bought wrench sets for a single wrench.

A year or two ago I bought some hinged head ones in SAE and Metric. I have used them a bunch.

My dirt bike is all ready to go for this weekend. If it runs well I will not be able to walk by the end of each day and the Razr with the beer cup holder will look like a sexy ***** calling my name.

[vash]

I blame Covid.

I ride my mtn bike today. Then wrenched. Gassed.

Insult to injury I rolled my walrus body over my glasses. Haha. I’m a train wreck.

Oh, I have enough points to draw a good couse deer hunt in AZ. Hehe.

[911boost]

Elk hunting last year about killed me I felt so out of shape. Soooo I used the google machine to look up the most effective cardio equipment.

Picked up a Jacobs Ladder and then moving it from the shipping pallet to my second floor about killed me and two guys I had helping. I was too worn out to even use it, but I will be damned if I ever feel that bad hunting again.

[rusnak]

I have these for just such an occasion.

https://chadstoolbox.com/hazet-856-1-pd-socket-and-bit-set-smart-case-porsche-motorsports/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8OvPwrjE6QIVRtbACh1YnAh7EAQYAyA BEgIHv_D_BwE

[cabmandone]

You will not regret buying a set of ratcheting end wrenches. I have both standard and metric sets, none with the swivels for the box end though. Those things are PRICELESS when you need them. One thing I learned as a kid tearing down cars for a repaint was to not try to look at that nut or bolt that was really difficult to see. I'd look away because I'd get a headache trying to see something that even if I could see it didn't do any good. The wrench didn't go on or off any easier if I could see it.

One of the sets I have will not allow a nut to pass through the top of the box end. It also holds a torx, phillips, straight, square, whatever bit in place. My metric set allows a nut or bit to pass right through which can be a P.I.T.A sometimes.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by vash

I blame Covid.

I ride my mtn bike today. Then wrenched. Gassed.

Insult to injury I rolled my walrus body over my glasses. Haha. I’m a train wreck.

Oh, I have enough points to draw a good couse deer hunt in AZ. Hehe.

That was good for a laugh.

I agree with Nick, ratcheting combination wrenches are a gift from the heavens.

[fastfredracing]

I have these, no snap on. Been using them for years .The only one I had to replace , was the 10 mm which I lost . https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwiJnb2g58TpAhVLvsAKHQx1DroYABAFGgJpbQ&sig=AOD64_22mob7sCjAjyh-0tG4C0AloSOXhw&ctype=5&q=&ved=0ahUKEwifhrig58TpAhUITKwKHTO9AkcQww8ItgM&adurl=
They are fantastic

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by 911boost

I have bought just a single wrench before for a job and bought wrench sets for a single wrench.
.

That's how I motivate myself for a project, thinking about the cool tools I will need to buy to get it done.
I remember one time the wife wanted me to trim a little tiny bit off a piece of molding, that's how I justified my table saw.

[vash]

i have ratcheting box wrenches.

no SAE sizing tho..i dont think they make one that goes down to 1/4" tho.

i think i will wrestle it out of there, and switch over to a M6x25 with a good old boring hex head. that way my boxwrench can tighten it. they even gave me a torque spec!!! crazy bastards! there is no torque wrench created that can reach that thing.

i am feeling okay tho. like i did a great full body workout. my abs feel fabulous. no ABulous.

[vash]

oh SNAP!! this might work!!!

from H-Depot!!

[Tidybuoy]

Maintenance?? I thought you were just supposed to run them into the ground - that's what I do. My lawn mower ran fine for 25 years without ever changing the oil or air cleaner.

[vash]

i ordered that tiny box set.

the thoughts of wrestling that T-30 off to swap to a hex head will give me hives.

hail mary time.."coach, let's punt!!"

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by vash

i have ratcheting box wrenches.

no SAE sizing tho..i dont think they make one that goes down to 1/4" tho.

i think i will wrestle it out of there, and switch over to a M6x25 with a good old boring hex head. that way my boxwrench can tighten it. they even gave me a torque spec!!! crazy bastards! there is no torque wrench created that can reach that thing.

i am feeling okay tho. like i did a great full body workout. my abs feel fabulous. no ABulous.

They have a 6 point. I used to use them in HVAC. Had 1/4 on one end and 5/16 on the other.
OR you could just go to the Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/Blackhawk-Proto-BW-1405-Combination-Reversible/dp/B001HWJ8JY/ref=pd_lpo_469_t_1/147-7048128-0814704?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001HWJ8JY&pd_rd_r=8ba31f03-d7e0-4db3-8023-082f34ed5c73&pd_rd_w=WqUsw&pd_rd_wg=JIg5m&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=XBDRKJ2242JNX1NW056D&psc=1&refRID=XBDRKJ2242JNX1NW056D

[vash]

Originally Posted by cabmando

They have a 6 point. I used to use them in HVAC. Had 1/4 on one end and 5/16 on the other.
OR you could just go to the Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/Blackhawk-Proto-BW-1405-Combination-Reversible/dp/B001HWJ8JY/ref=pd_lpo_469_t_1/147-7048128-0814704?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001HWJ8JY&pd_rd_r=8ba31f03-d7e0-4db3-8023-082f34ed5c73&pd_rd_w=WqUsw&pd_rd_wg=JIg5m&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=XBDRKJ2242JNX1NW056D&psc=1&refRID=XBDRKJ2242JNX1NW056D

that is sweet!! saved! if my Home Depot idea goes down in flames.

i would have to put that in a vice and bend it a bit tho.

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by vash

that is sweet!! saved! if my Home Depot idea goes down in flames.

i would have to put that in a vice and bend it a bit tho.

I'd probably put it in a Vise.