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Motorcycle Talk => Wrenching => Topic started by: TonyC on January 31, 2007, 08:01:55 AM

Title: Safety Wiring Materials and Tools
Post by: TonyC on January 31, 2007, 08:01:55 AM
Anyone know where I can order some safety wiring materials and tools?

Any quick advice would also be great.
Title: Re: Safety Wiring Materials and Tools
Post by: Jeff on January 31, 2007, 09:20:35 AM
Lithium Motorsports - www.lithiummotorsports.com  or call & talk to Rob.  Tell him you came from here.
Title: Re: Safety Wiring Materials and Tools
Post by: r1owner on January 31, 2007, 01:33:11 PM
You local shop should be able to get the pliers and wire easily as well.

The pliers aren't cheap.
Title: Re: Safety Wiring Materials and Tools
Post by: funsizeracing on January 31, 2007, 01:39:34 PM
Quote from: r1owner on January 31, 2007, 01:33:11 PM
You local shop should be able to get the pliers and wire easily as well.

The pliers aren't cheap.

Our dealership sold me a set for like $20.  That's the cheapest thing I've ever bought for racing.
Title: Re: Safety Wiring Materials and Tools
Post by: Jack_Brock on January 31, 2007, 01:45:16 PM
If you have a harbor freight locally, they are $7 there if I remember right
Title: Re: Safety Wiring Materials and Tools
Post by: APP_Racing on January 31, 2007, 02:51:31 PM
As an ex aircraft mechanic I will just say, you pay for what you get.  I have a set from harbor and they work, but they don't grip as well and I am always yelling at them.  I also have a Snap On pair at home and they are awesom but cost way to much.    you can also look at www.craftsman.com  and search for saftey wire pliers.  Good sets with different options.  I would bet though that Rob at Lithium will have the best set at a good price.
Title: Re: Safety Wiring Materials and Tools
Post by: TonyC on January 31, 2007, 03:08:31 PM
Thanks to all.
Title: Re: Safety Wiring Materials and Tools
Post by: BrianC636 on January 31, 2007, 09:23:17 PM
aircraft spruce should have exactly what you need.  Spend the money on the good pliers.  You'll be glad you did. 
Title: Re: Safety Wiring Materials and Tools
Post by: benprobst on February 06, 2007, 11:04:53 PM
+1, buy the good ones, ours were rediculusly overpriced 15 years ago even by todays standards, but they still work awesome, my suggestion is look for a set with a sealed bearing on the spinning end, it really helps to spin fast and very smooth (i.e predictable) and I rarely break any wire.