I installed my skid plate today. Is anyone concerned about losing the 1/8 inch+ of thread on the two main bolts that hold this on? Did anyone remove the washers to accommodate? Or am I just being paranoid?

 

I goof around on this forum a lot but I did get this one in black as I had a rock kick up and can sure see damage happening in the right time/place/conditions.


I have seen some Youtube vids and one of them had the torque values with those bolts per the service manual. The motor mount bolts require some foot pounds of torque.

They did one side a time for their motor mounts and did the torque with thread lock.

I have seen several videos and some do not do thread lock nor torque.

Just asking about torque due to the fact I only have a 1/4 inch drive torque wrench for small jobs.

Is it a bad idea to just snug up the big motor mount bolts? and not torque them??

 

I saw the same video - it was on Thrashin's website. I did add blue thread locker and torqued them to 45 ft lbs. I'd invest in a good torque wrench if you do any kind of regular wrenching.

 

I torque 95% of the fasteners on my bikes and have for 44 years. Buy a decent 3/8 drive tq wrench. Great to have and it’s not going to break the bank. Use a dot of blue loc tite and you’re good to go.

 

1/8 inch is a little over 1 thread. You’ll be fine.

 

That was my vid. If you have any questions, ask away. There's no concern about the extra 1/8" of material under the bolt head.

 

That was an fantastic video.

I saw a few others and I like to see videos before I do anything.....

Thanks....it was clear and displaying the tools before the job was a good touch.

I won't go on and on and I bet someone asked you in the feedback but what kind of stand is that and is it bolted down?

 

Thank you. It is a Cruiser Cradle Wheel Chock 92900001 | Harley-Davidson USA.
Not bolted down. Easy enough to get the bike in and out. Would be easier bolted down though.

 

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]I’m also planning to install the skid plate. The wires underneath my 2024 RG are hanging down, and I feel like I need to manage those wires.