RATCHETS

The mainstay of the motorcycle workshop, there’ s more to a ratchet than meets the eye and it’ s not something to scrimp on.

WORDS: Mel Falconer PHOTO: Ben Wilkins

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A RATCHET The ratchet is the most important item in a socket set, so it is worth investing in a good ratchet for both reliability and longevity. The handle is a big part of a ratchet: it’ s your interface with the tool itself. There are several types of handle, polished metal and rubber or FRP( Fibre Reinforced Plastic). If you go for

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