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Title: Impact wrench.............
Post by: blue on October 01, 2015, 12:35:50 AM
Looking to buy a good cordless impact wrench. don't wana spent to much .Put something good to keep under the seat of the scoot. what kind is good enough to work on the whole scoot. and what kind of power should it have.is a 3/8 drive good enough or should I go all out and get 1/2 inch. Most the work is for my 50 cc scoot.
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: de dee on October 01, 2015, 03:57:31 AM
check out home depot the ones I seen here have 300 ft. lb,s. of torque, 1/2 inch drive 18 volt for          $ 90.00,   if you have a harbor freight close by, check there too,.  home depot has roybie  tools they work well for me,.
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: blue on October 02, 2015, 01:50:05 AM
Ya the thing is most places sales the wrench for 90 then you have pay 60 for the battery then on top of that another 45 to 50 for a charger. why do they sale theam like that. sears sales the Graftmen for 150 and you get everything.Looks like that's the way to go.
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: Jade422 on October 02, 2015, 05:46:13 AM
check out Harbor Freight

http://www.harborfreight.com/# (http://www.harborfreight.com/#)
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: ScooterLar on October 02, 2015, 11:13:12 AM
Other than removing a clutch nut, there's really not that much need for an impact wrench with a scooter. I own a Ryobi impact wrench and I rarely use it other than removing a clutch pack nut.
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: blue on October 03, 2015, 12:43:59 AM
Other than removing a clutch nut, there's really not that much need for an impact wrench with a scooter. I own a Ryobi impact wrench and I rarely use it other than removing a clutch pack nut.
      Understand that.I need it for those days I go for long rides over night .if I need ill have it for emergency . Plus its good to have one because I do my own repairs.
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: 2wheelfun on October 03, 2015, 05:00:19 AM
Harbor freight 1/2 in. Called earthquake brand.
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: 2wheelfun on October 03, 2015, 05:01:42 AM
Wiat till it's on sale.
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: slug50 on October 03, 2015, 12:00:29 PM
To change the belt on my Kymco I bought a Kawasaki 12V that plugs into a power port or you can get an adapter for battery hookup. On sale I only paid $38 from Amazon.com, it came from Smith Tools in California. I am very happy with it, might be a little big for under the seat if you have other crap under there like I do.
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: randyo on October 03, 2015, 03:16:58 PM
a hand impact is cordless and would be much more useful than a powered impact tool, just remember ya need a hammer too
(http://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/6396162/78/510/Proto-Hand-Impact-Driver-Set-13-Piece-L14007468.jpg)
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: blue on October 03, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
To change the belt on my Kymco I bought a Kawasaki 12V that plugs into a power port or you can get an adapter for battery hookup. On sale I only paid $38 from Amazon.com, it came from Smith Tools in California. I am very happy with it, might be a little big for under the seat if you have other crap under there like I do.
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You like the Kawasaki impact.We have theam here at O-mallys auto parts stores.That I was thinking about.does it work good with a scooter battery.
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: JJJoseph on October 19, 2015, 07:30:20 AM
Looking to buy a good cordless impact wrench.

Cordless tools always need expensive batteries, so try a corded 1/2" Chinese impact wrench like from Harbor freight.  There's only 3 nuts on a scooter that need an impact wrench, so it's not so important that it be cordless.

I bought this one for about $79 several years ago for my 4x4 wheels - no batteries, always works
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: blue on October 20, 2015, 11:47:05 PM
a hand impact is cordless and would be much more useful than a powered impact tool, just remember ya need a hammer too
(http://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/6396162/78/510/Proto-Hand-Impact-Driver-Set-13-Piece-L14007468.jpg)

Now that I like......................
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: Abner_Bjorn on October 21, 2015, 12:08:19 AM
I always use a variator holder for the clutch bell or variator fan if it has the two indentations to hold it.  I made this 4 years ago, and it will fit a lot of scooters.(http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r691/wallboard2000/tool_zps2431aeb6.jpg)

I had a Vespa ET2 a couple of years back.  The variator did not have the dimples to hold it.  I bought this from Harbor Freight using one of thier 20% off coupons.   Don't plug it into your scooter socket, it will blow the fuse.  It clamps to the battery.  I've used it a half dozen times or so over the last two years, and it works great.   Take a sharpie and draw reference line across your crankshaft and variator nut.  When re-installing, go slightly past your mark.

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-1-2-half-inch-emergency-impact-wrench-92349.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-1-2-half-inch-emergency-impact-wrench-92349.html)
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: blue on October 21, 2015, 06:05:55 PM
Now that I like......................
picked me one up and a 4 lb hammer to go with..will see if it works when needed.
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: de dee on October 21, 2015, 08:35:47 PM
  I don't think I would like to hit that impack on my scooter motor, or the clutch,.  any one else have thoughts on that  ????
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: blue on October 22, 2015, 01:35:13 AM
  I don't think I would like to hit that impack on my scooter motor, or the clutch,.  any one else have thoughts on that  ????

O believe me ill test it out on something else befor I use it on my scoot.The board with holes in it might work to that I can make.
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: randyo on October 22, 2015, 05:20:56 PM
picked me one up and a 4 lb hammer to go with..will see if it works when needed.

4lb hammer is way bigger than you will need or want to use, unless your fastener is on something really solid and really tight,   12oz-16oz ball peen in more appropriate
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: blue on October 22, 2015, 08:28:55 PM
Geter done.
Title: Re: Impact wrench.............
Post by: 2wheelfun on October 24, 2015, 02:49:36 AM
HF sells a nice electric impact for cheap. You want 350 ft lbs minimum though. Do not get the cheapest there. For home users it's good nuff.