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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))  |
 |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:speed_wrench_by_kingmoochr.jpg?direct&400|}}| |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:speed_wrench_by_kingmoochr.jpg?direct&400|}}|
  
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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))  | 
 +|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:socket_adapter-_phillips_head_bit_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| 
 + 
 +|  General socket extensions and drive adapters. ((photos by Hippysmack))  |||
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