Do you use t-handles?

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SEE ARE125 4/19/2020 7:14am
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I have the best of both. My wife picked up an extendable, ratcheting T-handle with interchangeable sockets as a stocking stuffer one year. Made by Skil...
I have the best of both. My wife picked up an extendable, ratcheting T-handle with interchangeable sockets as a stocking stuffer one year. Made by Skil and it’s handy as hell. Came in a little box with several sockets, hex heads, torx bits, and multiple Phillips and flat heads. Only thing is the sockets it came with are SAE, so I have to carry some 1/4” drive metric sockets.

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KMC440 wrote:
Daymm that's sexy !

How is the torque it can handle extended?
It’s stronger than my wrist cares to turn. Laughing If I can’t loosen it with a decent amount of force, I’ll break out a ratchet to get a little extra leverage. I find myself reaching for that little T-handle for 90% of stuff around the house though.
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SEE ARE125 wrote:
It’s stronger than my wrist cares to turn. :laugh: If I can’t loosen it with a decent amount of force, I’ll break out a ratchet to...
It’s stronger than my wrist cares to turn. Laughing If I can’t loosen it with a decent amount of force, I’ll break out a ratchet to get a little extra leverage. I find myself reaching for that little T-handle for 90% of stuff around the house though.
I think that sums up my relationship with t-handles. If I use the 1/4 ratchet, I never have to go get a 1/4 ratchet. I've never been comfortable using t's, but I'm jealous of those who zip around a bike with them.
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I build T handles as needed out of ratchet extensions & sockets, w/ a t handle adapter in place of a
ratchet. They break down to fit in the tool box much easier, & they build w/ regular ratchet/socket parts,
so the only additional tools you need are the T-handle adaptors-
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dirtwalker wrote:
I always us a 5/16” instead of 8mm. Fits snugger and reduces wear over time.
Excellent tip!!!
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Honda actually made an effort years ago to design the CRF to be worked on around a set of T-handles
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Yes.
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dfr136 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/19/421305/s1200_61tQGvae5qL._AC_SX355.jpg[/img] I have had one of these since like 2004. I can almost take apart my whole bike with this with an 8,10,12 on it.


I have had one of these since like 2004. I can almost take apart my whole bike with this with an 8,10,12 on it.
I love this tool! I still have my original one but the grip surface is long gone.

I also have the Motion Pro (I believe) T-Handle with socket adapters on all 3 ends as well as a full set of T-Handles from MP
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Bruce372 4/19/2020 9:12am
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I can take most of my bike apart with one of these


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honda907 4/19/2020 9:27am
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I have both Tee handles and ratchets.

I have a set of KOWA T-handles from 1993 when I bought a 1993 YZ 250. I also have a set of T-handles from Motion Pro

The KOWA are much more balanced. They work so well and spin great. They can be bought at Pro Circuit and you have to wait.
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Pretty much exclusively use a dewalt. Hand tools are slow as hell.
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I have this one. Its also a torque wrench which is cool! A little pricy and I can loosen things with it but it keeps me in check on torque specs. I have a motion pro set also for normal use.
Jeremy Macbeth 4/19/2020 11:08am
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Can be any size you want it to be... replaced all my t handles with just one:


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Jeremy Macbeth wrote:
Can be any size you want it to be... replaced all my t handles with just one: [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/19/421367/s1200_A552B1AD_8E5A_47CF_9759_0978122DF0D3.jpg[/img]
Can be any size you want it to be... replaced all my t handles with just one:


For me the point of a t-handle is just to grab the correct size one you need and not have to deal with changing the socket on the end.
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TeamGreen 4/19/2020 11:33am
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I use Kowa, ASV & Motion Pro.

I keep the ASV "mini" tool in my trail kit along with the ever-so-awesome Motion Pro Ti Wrenches.
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Tonynz wrote:
Gotta have a 13mm 🤔
Chance1216 wrote:
Rim locks?
KTM / Husky
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BobbyM wrote:
[img]https://toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/FIXT-T-Handle-Torque-Wrench-Scale-Options.jpg[/img]
Whoooo . . . . which tool is that?!
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NITRODOG 4/19/2020 1:33pm
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OG you cant claim to work on motorcycles without being able to spin a T-Handle and yes one for each size. Quit buying technology guys, it takes all the fun out of it. Hang em on a rack on the side of your tool box. Anyone born before 2000 will know you’re The real deal.
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I find t-handles to be annoyingly difficult to use quickly. A socket wrench is far more easy for me, hands down. I had a t-handle allen wrench set that I just gave to my son; maybe he'll like them better than I do.
I don't care what pro mechanics say, what makes me "cool" or what benefits they supposedly have; t-handles kinda suck for me.
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dvfan12 4/19/2020 2:31pm
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t-handles all the way...!
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I'd be lost without them...8 and 10 mm every single time I work on the bike!
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CDswinehart 4/19/2020 2:53pm
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Do like the T-handles. Still have and use a set of Race Tools t-handles and Tri handles. What a surprise...
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BobbyM 4/19/2020 2:53pm
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BobbyM wrote:
[img]https://toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/FIXT-T-Handle-Torque-Wrench-Scale-Options.jpg[/img]
FWYT wrote:
Whoooo . . . . which tool is that?!
Torque precision. Never drop, lose or snap another fastener ever again.
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Falcon wrote:
I find t-handles to be annoyingly difficult to use quickly. A socket wrench is far more easy for me, hands down. I had a t-handle allen...
I find t-handles to be annoyingly difficult to use quickly. A socket wrench is far more easy for me, hands down. I had a t-handle allen wrench set that I just gave to my son; maybe he'll like them better than I do.
I don't care what pro mechanics say, what makes me "cool" or what benefits they supposedly have; t-handles kinda suck for me.
Retrain yerself buddy.
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Tonynz wrote:
Gotta have a 13mm 🤔
I do. 8-10-12-13-14-17-19. The 13 is an addition to my nearly 40 year old set. You must have a KTM or Husky. My 13 is a genuine Kowa T-handle.
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I have a set of Kowas from the 90s, from ProCircuit. The #2 Phillips from that set is my favorite MC tool that I own. Probably because it is a JIS screwdriver.

I have a set of short T-handles from Motion Pro. I prefer these over the Kowas. I also like my Allen and Bondhaus T-Handle hex tools.

Recently added some nut-drivers. I like these for removing and installing the plastic/bodypanels.

If you want good Phillips screwdrivers for motorcycle use check out Vessel.





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Bruce372 wrote:
I can take most of my bike apart with one of these [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/19/421336/s1200_Screenshot_20200419_091137_Chrome.jpg[/img]
I can take most of my bike apart with one of these


I've spent some money there. Good company and some great tools. I own Wera and Felo drivers, no Wiha yet.
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crusher773 4/19/2020 4:34pm
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I have 2 of those motion pros you can snap sockets onto. I never use them because they are junk. Neither one of them will a socket stay snapped onto. Worthless is what they are was really disappointed in them.
GoggleFiend904 4/19/2020 5:30pm
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I used t handles often, but I purchased a mini impact makita and it’s amazing. Haven’t used the t handles much since then. My sockets are usually out anyways for the torque wrench.

I still have t handles my dad got me in 97-98 for my trail 70 lol
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