Laser 4930 Adjustable Hook Wrench 50-120mm review
The Laser Adjustable Hook Wrench is a brilliantly effective tool for motorcycles with single-sided swing arms such as Honda’s VFR400 and Triumph’s Speed Triple.
If you’re a fan of bikes with single-sided swing arms such as Honda’s RC30, Ducati’s 916 or MV Agusta’s F4, or perhaps own one of the more affordable replicas like the VFR400RR, you’ll know that, although gorgeous, adjusting the chain on these bikes requires a particular tool.
And, as most of those bikes are now only available used and date back over 30 years, the required tool may not come included with the bike.
We’re talking about the large diameter ‘hook wrench’ necessary to adjust such bikes’ wheel position (and thus chain tension) via the bike’s slotted wheel retaining ring when the locking nuts are loosened off.
Thankfully, an adjustable version of such a hook wrench is available via Machine Mart which is claimed to fit most single-sided Hondas, Ducatis, MV Agustas – and Triumphs.
The Laser Adjustable Hook Wrench is specifically designed to work on these types of single-sided swing arms and with its jaws adjustable over a range of 50 to 120mm it fits nearly every type.
Produced by Laser and available through Machine Mart it’s made from drop forged chrome vanadium, is a simple, quality design and, if you’re an owner of a bike with a single-sided swing arm, is an indispensable and satisfying addition to your toolbox. (We would point out, however, that if wanting to adjust the chain on your VFR400R or similar, you’ll also need the correct socket for releasing the lock nut and a compatible paddock stand).
After all, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of using the correct tool to easily and effectively maintain your bike!
But don’t just take our word for it. The Laser Adjustable Hook Wrench has also received glowing recommendations on the Machine Mart website with average reviews of 4.7/5. ‘Well made, heavy duty tool,’ said John, adding: ‘It's the only one you'll ever have to buy.’ Or ‘Excellent bit of kit,’ commented Mark. ‘Works well’.
For more information on the Laser Adjustable Hook Wrench or on other bike specific products go to Machine Mart’s official website.
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A vastly-experienced motorcycle journalist and bike tester, Phil West is also an ex-Executive Editor of MCN, former Editor of Bike and What Bike?, author of numerous motorcycle books and has ridden virtually every bike of the last 30 years.
