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iwannadie wrote:

TechBMW wrote:Ok ok, you want the more expensive one ...

No probs - just make sure you care for it (store it properly, don't drop it, etc etc) It should treat you just fine.

haha. so how do you calibrate the clicky type one? does it need it done often?

You don't calibrate them, a certified calibration tech does. It takes dedicated equipment to do it right. Take it to the place you bought it and they will send it in to be done for you. Should cost about $25-40 depending on who you deal with. For home use, if you care for it properly and store it correctly, you may only need to do it once every 3-5 years or so, many never get calibrated.

I have to get mine done once a year to keep my ISO 9002 rating, but I use them everyday. And they still ussually only drift about 2-3%(my 3/4 drive Snip-Off varies the most, but it also takes many 600 ft.lb pulls too, so...) from dead-on when I get the report back, so yours should be good for a few years.

Interesting....
I wonder if it would be possible to homebrew a calibration rig.... just for scientific curiosity.

well just thought id share my first oil change (any vehicle) experience. went smooth no problems at all. i spent a bundle in tools though to get the job done for the bike and my car. the car jack i got should last me forever i hope, and have a slew of new tools to use for other stuff. better than spending 60$ at a shop to get the oil done on my bike though shesh ; )