Induction heat tool for tight bolts

[runnerboy]

I used this once and it’s been taking up space ever since, needs to go to someone who would use it.
They are selling on eBay for £170 plus postage.

I’d like £110 posted to the UK

https://ibb.co/d2xybcn
https://ibb.co/zQ6bmK3

[Phmode]

So, what did you use it for and did it work?

[andym2]

I've got one - Draper or Laser I think - but the idea is the same.

They work really well on rusty steel, like car exhaust clamps or the suspension linkages of a 15 year old 4x4. Might also be useful if you want to de-badge a 316 if used with caution. Can't think what it would be useful for on a bike that's mostly plastic and alloy though.

[Matt]

I've got one - Draper or Laser I think - but the idea is the same.

They work really well on rusty steel, like car exhaust clamps or the suspension linkages of a 15 year old 4x4. Might also be useful if you want to de-badge a 316 if used with caution. Can't think what it would be useful for on a bike that's mostly plastic and alloy though.

It might make the 316 appreciably faster through radiation too!

[runnerboy]

So, what did you use it for and did it work?

It was indeed used on super tight bolts, worked but also confirmed my lack of joy and desire to repeat the experience. Will put the proceeds of the sale to the fund designated for repairs and other jobs to be done by others!

[richtea]

... but also confirmed my lack of joy and desire to repeat the experience.

That statement covers every aspect of my motorcycling maintenance experiences.

Actually, I lie. There was a memorably pleasant moment when I found a short in a Laverda wiring harness. That was truly pleasurable.
Unlike the two weeks of searching for it prior to that.

[runnerboy]

 
Item now sold on the GS forum.

I don’t mind the basics like servicing the dirt bikes but boy oh boy the more gristly bits are soul sucking for me.