KLR650 Doohickey & Torsion Spring Install (official Eagle Mike version) (incl. 2022 model)

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Why get your instructions from anywhere but Eagle Mike himself? We walk through the process carefully showing you tips along the way to make things easier and avoid common mistakes. This is valid for all KLR650 years but there are minor differences - please follow official instructions with your kit - the video was filmed showing the new 2022 KLR with the minor changes for the new model.
00:00 Intro
01:00 Drain Oil
02:10 Skid Plate
04:29 Sprocket Cover
09:48 Shift Lever
11:38 Stator Cvr Removal
15:00 Rotor Bolt Removal
21:02 Doohickey Explained
23:54 Inner case removal
26:05 Spring removal
29:57 Drill Case
31:10 Inner case install
36:13 Spring/Doo Install
40:32 Rotor install
48:04 Starter Gears
49:36 Stator Cover
53:20 Final Re-Assembly
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Gasket 1:www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Gasket 2: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Or, buy the whole kit from Eagle directly:
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What is the doohickey?
• KLR650 Doohickey: Ever...
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[@EngineersHomestead]

Mechanical engineer here: that missing tooth/boss on the rotor is for a hall effect sensor to determine crank position. The sensor needs a skipped tooth or irregularly spaced tooth to determine the home position for reference.

[@microcolonel]

The alternative is an absolute encoder, but the more poles in your encoder the more expensive.

[@MSKhan-dh9id]

Now, this is how tutorial videos should be done. I don't even have this bike but it is one of the best videos on How To I have seen. Thank you for doing this.

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad it helped!

[@edwiltrout6685]

My 2017, 14000 miles and no doohickey change. Deer hit totaled it. Replaced with 2022 and NOT doing doohickey on it either! Where are all the people who blew up not changing it? You can spend 1000’s upgrading everything that needs upgraded and you would have an overpriced KLR. Ride and have fun. That’s what I’m doing.

[@expandingknowledge8269]

Yep not wasting my hard earned money on someone putting this upgrade in. I think it's basically paranoia that people worry so much about nothing. Change your own oil and filter, do the regular maintenance, and that's it. Love that you got 14000 miles on your bike that's awesome!!! 👍👍

[@seatime674]

Bravo...👏 ..This is all BS and have not heard 1 motor fail because of this but have heard hundreds of people with 100k+ miles on their KLR Maintenance free...Just Ride quit worrying🎉

[@jncdi1535]

Did this on my 2012 KLR. Had a few questions along the way and Eagle Mike was there for support over the phone. Great guy and very helpful.

[@drylinedrifter]

Great how-to video! I don’t even own a KLR and I was engaged. Cheers! 😎

[@richardvalitalo3670]

What a hastle for a new bike!

[@mrspeigle1]

Agreed, though you can also look at it as an opportunity. Is make note of everything you need to monkey with and make your credits according to that. It looks to me like a golden opportunity to upgrade your drain plug your shift lever and your charging system. Still I do find it absurd that Kawasaki has not fixed this issue Which has been around for decades,

[@kawabungah20]

This video sold me on the need for and feasibility of the counter balancer system upgrade. It is definitely something a shade tree mechanic like me can do. However, I may hire a good KLR mechanic to do it anyway. I wonder if my Kawi dealership service manager would do it for a price. I've learned on all my bikes through the years that nobody cares about my machine as much as I do.... That's why I do most of my own maintenance. Robert Pursig would be proud of me. (Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is very true for this shade tree mechanic.) Thank you Ian for making this video... And of course Eagle Mike too!

[@mark98070]

It's been so many years since riding a bike but watching your videos makes me want to ride again

[@jimh2061]

Great video! Thank you both for taking the time to show the world how to do this fix. It doesn't look as hard as when I first started watching this video and complaining about a new bike should need this. I'm gonna be open minded and still consider buying this bike.

[@chrisgreen5905]

I've never owned a KLR, but enjoyed seeing inside one, and why the doohickey is a worthy upgrade-Thanks!

[@brucecronin6396]

Great video. Great guy. Great products !! Did my doohickey in 2005 on a recently purchased '93 (A-7). Leaned the bike against the wall in my garage. 30k miles later, still running and sounding GREAT !! Thanks, Eagle Mike !!

[@103m95g]

Thanks for bringing us along. When I had a 2012 I got all my parts from Eagle Mike

[@kylefitzgerald1851]

I just installed mine. I have a 2023 with 5k miles. I ride pretty hard. While the factory adjuster looks fine and had plenty of swing left and the spring looked pretty robust, the spring was fully collapsed (no spring tension left). I’m glad I did it. I used the circular spring supplied by EM.

[@brettw1518]

Done this on my 2018 KLR all eagle mike parts and she’s still running great.

[@ecalzo]

Thank you Ian and Eagle Mike for the Instructional video.. Hi from Italy ..

[@theantheron85]

Thanks for sharing! Thanks Mike for your wisdom! Watched the whole thing and enjoyed it better than the crap on TV.

[@bananabrooks3836]

Excellent comprehensive work.

[@anthonya8412]

Cannot thank you and Eagle Mfg Mike for this video. I bought the complete get last year when I bought my 2022 KLR and finally had time today 11/10/23 for the install. Your video made it simple for a first timer. Thank you

[@bluefrog8670]

Thank you for making these parts and this video! My doohickey is now done! My bike had less than 500 miles but the spring was already slack. The new torsion spring pulls it tight.

[@JC-saves]

Thank You Ian and Mike, this video was invaluable for me in upgrading to Mike’s high quality parts. Installed the thermo Bob upgrade 1st and now the doohickey, all purchased from Eagle Mike. My 2023 KLR is GTG God Bless.

[@thegreenman2030]

I don’t on a KLR 650 and don’t plan to however I found this video extremely informative and well done. Going back to school at 46 for mechanic work in order to work on ATV’s and Motorcycles. Thanks!

[@7MPhonemicEnglish]

I've never even heard of the KLX650 but now I know about the 'Doohickey' and the 'ThermoBob'. I think this means that I have to buy one now.

[@GibbAsp]

Very clear explanation. Thanks

[@mytkc66atbat25]

Thanks for the video to both you and Mike. I did the torsion spring replacement with Eagle Mike complete kit. Everything worked out well. Toughest part was cleaning the old gasket muck off, with out dropping it into the outside cover or engine. I used a single edge razor blade (carefully) then brake clean to soften the gasket and a small brass brush to get the last of it off. The kit did have both gaskets and I used them. It is surprising how much noise was being generated by the stock system. My bike is a 2014 with 8600 miles on it. The spring was in good shape, but not keeping tension on the chain, as described in the video.

[@BigRockMoto]

Thanks for sharing

[@johnhamilton2680]

Eagle Mike ROCKS!!!

[@BigRockMoto]

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[@katerinap.9006]

Fantastic video. Just received the doohickey kit from Eagle Mike. Doing this modification tomorrow morning :)

[@rgfxnet]

How did it go, do you notice a difference?

[@katerinap.9006]

@@rgfxnet the job of replacing the lever and spring was very straightforward. Still took about 6 hours. I was surprised to see after 20 000 km the spring was still tensioning the chain. Now, of course, I have no idea what the true tension was prior to loosening the doohickey bolt up. I did notice my lever had rubbed a little and the spring chewed into the inner case nicely. I haven’t been able to ride it yet because of the winter tire law here. (I have the 2nd Gen KLR).

[@davidguerin2921]

what a great video!! Really step-by-step informative

[@SilentWatcher594]

I have a 2022 and will be doing the upgrade. Thank you.

[@marty4933]

Nice video. I did this on my generation two KLR and survived. It is a pity Kawasaki didn't just buy the aftermarket doohickey and do this for the buyers. Surely they knew about the issue! That said, it wouldn't stop me buying the bike as it is such great value and so much fun. Also, is is easier to stay under the legal road speed.

[@t-bone9403]

Sure Kawasaki knew about "the issue" or what could be perseaved as an issue. If it was really an issue Kawasaki would have addressed it. Ive talked to several mechanics that service Kawasakis and not one of them have ever seen a KLR brought in with the torsion spring failure. Its just hype to promote sales of the "doohickey" spring kits and tools to install them. $$$$ the idea that your bike could blow up if this spring fails has made a lot of $$$$

[@hunterhalo2]

Mike is a national treasure.

[@slalomking]

Ian, thanks this video was fantastic

[@davidgriego8722]

Great video 👍🏻

[@smiththers2]

and here i was thinking i was going to pay someone to do this for me. i am a mechanic, but i really didnt wanna screw it up... but thanks to this video i am no longer afraid of that!

[@liu3kang]

I want a KLR650 just to fix the Doohickey because of this video

[@brantmcfarland517]

Good job guys.

[@celtics9348]

Cool video, Kawasaki still hasn't fixed this for decades that is a deal breaker for me. Buying a new bike and having to do this to it? No way that is complete B.S.

[@slalomking]

Yes but, it is the bike !!!

[@EEGworld]

You da man Great detailed video Sorry you got hacked I don't even ride motorcycles but I enjoy your channel

[@BigRockMoto]

I appreciate that!

[@timtarbet7301]

Great video... at 28:45 you made me look at my phone....LOL

[@davidrandall2742]

Thanks for this.

[@AdventureTomek]

Man, I really need to do this on my 2009 KLR

[@jFlockerzi]

Did anybody else notice that Mike forgot the gasket on the stater cover? Lol thank you so much for all the knowledge, Mike! Just got a pick on ya!

[@bluefrog8670]

Haha yeah, he mentioned putting it on and then it was just magically there, they must've edited out the part where he put it on.

[@stringtwister7654]

Mike is the salt of the earth! He knows more about a klr than the engineers who designed it! People says the doo isn't a problem don't have eye's! Hell just look around the gen 1 would break into pieces and kawa re designed it, if there isn't a problem why did kawa do that??? The gen 2 and 3 loose spring tension. All the youtube videos and pictures on forums can't be fake. We did our 2 bikes before 5k. I currently have 22k, and the engine is quiet. It sounds like it did when new. Oh, i also have a thermobob.😂

[@djamesthree]

Great tutorial, its a pleasure to watch and learn from people who know what they are about. (One small suggestion, consider putting your phone in airplane mode when you use it to film.)

[@ricardofabia]

What really baffles me is the fact that this has been a known problem for decades and Kawasaki, having the chance to change the design of the dang thing on the newer KLR, did not. Disappointed is an understatement.

[@515klrkillahoobie6]

Torque to yield stator bolt good to know ordering fresh now

[@spacetruckin6555]

I guess I'll stick with my DRZ, thank you.

[@nicolasartheau822]

High-tech clear simple And exhaustive explanation for a very accurate work to improve the failure of one small ordinary spring (obsolescence programmée ??). Any way a masterpiece in mechanic tutoriel.

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hellraisingvtec]

Great video, thanks

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad you liked it!

[@obfuscator]

Good job. And great way (good habits) working on the machinery. Please send this to Kawasaki.

[@chemobrain6065]

I like this guy!!!

[@josepeixoto3384]

I had 3 of those 650 KLRs in the 80s and 90s; that damm counter-balance chain was the biggest problem of that bike(besides the Ignitor, that cost 300 dollars in 1985!!! it did the same purpose as a 5 to 10 dollar part for any chinese scooter today..; what i always did to that chain tensioner was to cut the spring, and bend and re-hook the end making it shorter and of the correct tension; but eventually the damm chain becomes just too elongated,and the guides worn,that it rattles ; never changed one ,i think that the chain, guides and gaskets, plus the labour, were daunting lol

[@otisagain6225]

Thanks

[@Buckarooskiczek]

Great video! No messing around. Pro tip: spray adhesive on gasket to hold it in place. What the heck, Kawasaki? Why we still doing this???

[@chrisunderhill8853]

First off, Thanks BRM for the video, and taking the time. This is awesome. To Mike Thank you so much for taking your time in passing on your knowledge, and stories. Man i miss my dad heh. Its rare these days for this sort of thing. last thing i want to say, may sound weird but I want to thank Kawasaki for building the GEN 3 like they did. I totally get it. they really didn't want to take business away from Eagle Mike and that may have been a hard choice for them. If you ask me, Maybe this is not the real reason, but I think its kind of a way to give back to small businesses like Mike's. And that is awesome of Kawasaki. makes me even more of a fan of there's. God bless you guys stay safe and Ride on!

[@shimy333]

...doohickey... thermo-bob..and watch the dingleberry... ok got it...

[@TheSocialliberal]

It's awesome to see The Eagle Mike install a doohicky replacement. Also I was wondering if you could tell me which Bosch impact drills he was using, I need those in my life for my africa twin.

[@64faffi]

Thanks for posting this. Unless I managed to miss it, the video did not show or mention to fit the gasket for the outer cover during reassembly, which is the only thing not covered that I could find.

[@djsi38t]

No gasket needed for the outer cover.

[@Don2006]

@@djsi38t I don't see why not. The bike comes with a gasket there, and Eagle Mike includes it in his Doo set.

[@issameQ]

Great tutorial. Thank you. I am not sure if I missed it but did you put the gasket after pulsating the sealant? I didn’t see the gasket being put.

[@charlstheman7951]

Top quality vid excelent.

[@mattving61]

Wait.. I thought this bike was indestructible.

[@psyghtseer]

doing mine right now. i was worried it had already been done and im wasting my time. NOPE! the stock was broken and LOOSE in the engine!! its a wonder it didnt grenade itself! holy shit

[@cans201]

Good video; not rushed and every detail covered. Did MIke use a new outer cover gasket? I didn't see one when the cover was installed. I'm guessing that new speed sensor arrangement means that recalibration is needed if gearing is changed. Can anyone confirm?

[@bluefrog8670]

From what I understand, if you go to a 16 tooth up front then the speedometer actually becomes more accurate. Dropping to a 14 would make it further off.

[@jasonmoran9099]

Great video, the only part that made me cringe was not starting bolts by hand.

[@brotherbear7229]

NOW WAS IT JUST ME OR DID HE FORGET TO INSTALL THE STATOR COVER GASKET ?????

[@microcolonel]

Cool, I think I'm gonna pull the trigger and get one, and I'll do this when it makes sense to (first service?). I wonder how much it would cost them to do it at the factory. I'm gonna write them a letter, in Japanese.

[@michiganborn8303]

At about the 50 minute mark in the video when putting the cover back on, was there a gasket that was placed between the mating surfaces?

[@flipfpv4539]

Great video and info but also a bit of a worry I’m getting a new Gen3 KLR 2023 in 3 weeks time I’m a newbie 😊 So the more I look on KZbin the more I stress lol…. Just to confirm with a new bike 2023 do I only need to change the torsion spring if I do it before 5000miles… I’m in Australia and can’t find anyone to do it now I’m worried 😟 Thanks for your help

[@jmtttk5]

Thankyou Mike and Ian. Wow what a great video. I don’t own one of these bikes yet,but I’m doing my pre purchase investigation. My only question is,why the hell doesn’t Kawasaki do this at the factory? Obviously a positive upgrade.

[@davideulivieri5138]

As a former KLR owner (an 2009 upgraded with the Eagle Mike doohickey of course) I simply cannot understand why Kawasaki would go to all the trouble to upgrade the model and fail to address this issue. Aaaarrrggghhhh!

[@billbonu1639]

They address known issues,as in things people repeatedly BRING IN TO THE DEALER for repair.since most people do the "preventative" eagle Mike fix, very few ever make it to the dealership for repair, therefore, according to their numbers, very few ever fail, not enough to justify a complete redesign.basically,if you want Kawasaki to address the issue, people need to start bringing their bikes to the DEALERSHIP for doohickey issues otherwise their records will continue to reflect that two out of 200,000 failed and that's not enough of a problem for them to worry about.they aren't going to fix something that, according to their records, isn't broke.stop messing with it and bring it to the dealership if you suspect a problem with your doohickey.

[@JoshHefnerX]

Any remedies for a leaky doo hole besides pulling it all apart again and replacing the o-ring? And what's the part number for the stopper?

[@postersm7141]

I don’t even own a KLR but had to watch the video because it was so well done and I knew of the issue with the KLR and I was curious. I do on a 2021 Kawasaki Z 900 RS café and I love it. I’ve owned over 30 Kawasaki‘s in my lifetime and hopefully my new Z900RS won’t have any of these deficiencies. I’ve mostly owned KZ Street bikes in the past and they’ve always been bulletproof. It seems that KLR is also bulletproof with the exception of this manufacturing defect. Shame on Kawasaki for this one

[@wholoveskjs]

IAN--enjoy your videos. Really thinking about KLR650 vs. AT vs. T7. If I get a new bike, likely will get the KLR. How much does Eagle Mike charge for parts and labor? TIA.--Simba

[@Toofer69]

So if somebody buys a new KLR650 and they want this corrected before problems arise, roughly how much is it going to cost to have someone fix it?

[@afuternik]

Very nice instructional video! That said, it seems preposterous that a 2022 year bike would have such a glaring deficiency. Also, wouldn’t such an engine modification void the warranty? If this modification is done at a shop, what would be the cost? $1000? And then there are other problems that might need to be addressed (piston rings, etc.) Taking this into consideration, it doesn’t seem like a new KLR is such a great bargain!

[@dicktrickle4197]

Excellent question

[@franciosdeaeruiu7555]

Well considering the KLR is still using the original thumper from the gen 1 in the 80s it makes sense that it is still an issue. Kawasaki has changed pretty much nothing over the 30 years this bike has been around. The only new features the 22 has over a year 1 is fuel injection and abs braking. Other than that it is essentially the same bike with different fairings. I personally see that as a good thing, it means any problem you may have has almost certainly been encountered and solved many times before. Is the doohickey an annoying thing? Maybe if you don't like working on bikes, but I enjoy taking engines of all kinds apart so personally I liked doing the job

[@clroger4]

Easy enough to do by Mike but Kawasaki just cannot move to a torsion spring during build. "Preposterous " is an understatement!! Had since 2018 to sort out the move to torsion spring and Kawasaki brings the bike back in 2022 still f'd up? Might be buying a Himalayan instead just on principle.

[@matthewkhieokham3152]

Looks like there is two adjustment lever on the 2022 model do we just keep the inner lever attached to nothing?

[@jonr3891]

Nice. Eagle Mike = badass. Re: torque wrenches, do you have any thoughts on Tekton tools? I recently bought both 3/8, and 1/2” torque wrenches from them for moto work. I’m a fan of their stuff. ??

[@user-tj3wb2tn6d]

Great video, but when was the outside gasket put in place?

[@MrPepper312]

I have the 2023 KLR 650 with 1300 miles and the engine a has noticeable engine tick so took it to my dealer and they said they disembled the motor to look at the spring and tensioner and it only took them about 20 min total and had it back together. Bull S..t. I know it would take longer that that. So I still have a loud tick and they said some bikes are louder than others. I have had a least 15 bikes over the last 45 years and this is my third KLR, so I know when something is not right. So will have to find a shop I can trust that can do this mod.

[@rockinghamlab634]

Can you make a video of sounds of dohicky going bad? Thanks.

[@jacoleroux1876]

Does the torsion spring fail or need to be replaced after some time?🤔

[@ejutley]

I've been considering buying a XLR and still planning on it. This was an awesome video that even gives me more confidence that it's the right bike. It's good to know there are mechanics that have been there from the beginning. Are the upgrade parts available for purchase for DIYers?

[@ejutley]

Disregard my last question, I checked the description for the links. Again, awesome video!

[@clroger4]

I am also in the market for a KLR and the talk of the Doohicky was stopping me. Now I am back looking for one thanks to all.

[@Wabbit1961]

I'm a noob so this might be a stupid question, but why not just replace that spring with a shorter spring that has the same tensile strength and stretch it into place? That stock spring looked like it was totally loose.. On another note... What factory mechanic would do this mod for me since I'm not mechanically inclined? Do they know about this mod and where do I get that spring you use? If I plan to put miles on my bike as a commuter, say 12,000 to 15,000 miles a year, is there a maintenance schedule to deal with this issue? Btw, what's the valve adjustment interval one the 2022 model?

[@natvega1]

Now you are causing the chain to be used beyond its service limit, also if there is sprocket wear this modification will prevent detection until its too late, the original spring length is designed to bring the chain to its maximum service limit, the dohicky will cause you to use a stretched chain. The service life may be 8000mi more or less depending on user riding style. The chain and guilds can cost $250-$300. Kawasaki will not be responsible for your life when you do this modification and use a chain that is stretched beyond its service life, the original spring is the chains max life length indicator, so if the spring no longer pulls tension it is because the chain is stretched. Also the spring is not under constant tension because of the bolt adjuster for the chain.

[@mountainlife1165]

What is the average labor cost (if there is such a thing) for the installation of this doohickey? I just bought a leftover 2023 Adventure ABS. Thanks

[@danledbetter9535]

very good video, just curious, how much will this upgrade cost to have done by Eagle mike?

[@LTVoyager]

The video was almost an hour, but there were clearly several breaks to clean gaskets off cases and such. What was the real elapsed time for this work?

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Good point on the drain plug install, very important! Seems like a bad place for all those wires near chain that sprays oil & grit!👎

[@skaragianis]

The KLR is an important bike but some of the engineering defies belief. The case saver is electrical wires?

[@sanatandharma4435]

Please forgive my lack of knowledge here! Why tighten that doohickey bolt? As the spring take up the slack from the chain, does it not need to allow the spring to do it's job? Or, once tensioned do you tighten the nut and lock that spring into place. But would that not stop the spring from allowing tension to be kept as the chain stretches? Sorry!! I am a little confused!

[@clivegreenall309]

The locking bolt must be released occasionally (after a few thousand kms) so that the torsion spring can re-tension the balancer chain...Then re tighten the locking bolt. Not sure how often this must done..maybe check your manual for recommendations. Rgds from S Africa

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

I really want to like and consider this bike but this amount of work to fix a design problem seems so wrong.

[@akpilot5510]

There are two kinds of reliability. You get the first kind from buying a Corolla. The second kind is what you get with a C-130 Hercules or a KLR, where everything that can go wrong has already been identified and fixes designed before you were born. Big Rock, A.K.A. Shiba Inu Moto has done a great job with this series of KLR videos for the guy who wants an adventure bike, but may be just starting out in life, and has to do all the maintenance work in his assigned parking spot at his apartment complex. Great work. All the other reviewers just say, 'The KLR is OK, but you can do better by just spending more.'

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

@@akpilot5510 Agreed. It just pisses me off that something Kawasaki could easily fix, Kawasaki refuses to fix.

[@jaisabai4155]

@@SWTrailsAndWheels Agree

[@74ventura11]

is there a more in-depth slower longer version

[@kong3]

Where? What shop is this. Id like to take my 22 there for the doohickey. Thx

[@edwardl.990]

Hello, great video but instead of a torsion spring why wouldn’t you just use a shorter spring where the stock one goes and increase the amount it can adjust??

[@chrushernator]

Makes sense, except it can only pull so far in a straight line. The torsion spring should be able to pull it further because it can continue around the whole loopdeloop

[@natvega1]

I wonder when that little hole starts to stretch what are people going to invent next, the spring makes an indent on the case, maybe a little aluminum weld rod untul Kwasaki can computerize a better long lasting fix and an inexpensive fix.

[@richardlucero3429]

At mileage do you need to do this by?

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Hey!, didn't see a gasket for outer cover Mike/Ian.

[@brentmitchell9116]

I also didn’t see one.

[@akonitony2]

I started expressing my KLR's torque output in inch-pounds. Impresses all the ladies ....

[@thedolphinDog]

I imagine the big wigs and engineers at KAWASAKI in JAPAN sitting at a round table watching this on monitors while yelling at each other

[@clroger4]

Along with the thermo-bob also. Insane

[@LTVoyager]

It can be very troublesome for a rookie to start bolts with an electric tool. It is not all that hard to have the bolt misaligned and cross thread the bolt. Much safer to start all bolts by hand for at least a couple turns and then use the driver to spin them in. Eagle Mike is obviously not a rookie, but in a video intended to be viewed by folks who likely have not done a lot of mechanical work, it would have been better to start the case bolts by hand.

[@xxxstonie]

A valid point. 😎

[@stephenwatson2328]

What brand is the Ratcheting Handle Ratchet? Can't find one on ebay

[@AzEagleEye]

I would like to know as well. The brand on the handle was never still or in focus enough to see.