Warning bad results
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03-11-2007, 11:22 PM
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Warning bad results
I installed polyurethanebushing in my bike, andwhen I torqued the riser bolts to spec they stripped out . I used the specs in the service manual, I started each bolt by hand with no problems. The leftside reached the torque spec, but the rightside didn't. The ground wire terminal on the rightside started twisting so I stopped and started backing off the bolt and I could not turn it with the wrench I installed it with. I got out my 24" snap on pullbar and it was still hard to turn. I did get the bolt out but it stripped out the riser, so I decided to check the leftside and found the same results.
My torque wrench is in calibration so I know that is not the issue. I called the dealer and asked for the torque spec,and after they told me the same specs that are in the service manual, I asked WTF is the deal with this? Youcan imaginethe answer I got. Sorry for the long post.
My torque wrench is in calibration so I know that is not the issue. I called the dealer and asked for the torque spec,and after they told me the same specs that are in the service manual, I asked WTF is the deal with this? Youcan imaginethe answer I got. Sorry for the long post.
#2
03-11-2007, 11:28 PM
muderator
RE: Warning bad results
fan, what torquevalue did you tighten these fasteners??
mud
mud
ORIGINAL: fgatorfan
I installed polyurethanebushing in my bike, andwhen I torqued the riser bolts to spec they stripped out . I used the specs in the service manual, I started each bolt by hand with no problems. The leftside reached the torque spec, but the rightside didn't. The ground wire terminal on the rightside started twisting so I stopped and started backing off the bolt and I could not turn it with the wrench I installed it with. I got out my 24" snap on pullbar and it was still hard to turn. I did get the bolt out but it stripped out the riser, so I decided to check the leftside and found the same results.
My torque wrench is in calibration so I know that is not the issue. I called the dealer and asked for the torque spec,and after they told me the same specs that are in the service manual, I asked WTF is the deal with this? Youcan imaginethe answer I got. Sorry for the long post.
I installed polyurethanebushing in my bike, andwhen I torqued the riser bolts to spec they stripped out . I used the specs in the service manual, I started each bolt by hand with no problems. The leftside reached the torque spec, but the rightside didn't. The ground wire terminal on the rightside started twisting so I stopped and started backing off the bolt and I could not turn it with the wrench I installed it with. I got out my 24" snap on pullbar and it was still hard to turn. I did get the bolt out but it stripped out the riser, so I decided to check the leftside and found the same results.
My torque wrench is in calibration so I know that is not the issue. I called the dealer and asked for the torque spec,and after they told me the same specs that are in the service manual, I asked WTF is the deal with this? Youcan imaginethe answer I got. Sorry for the long post.
#4
03-12-2007, 12:09 AM
muderator
RE: Warning bad results
ORIGINAL: fgatorfan
Mud,
06 WG Manual states 30-40 ft/lb for riser bolts, I torqued them to 35 ft/lb
Mud,
06 WG Manual states 30-40 ft/lb for riser bolts, I torqued them to 35 ft/lb
I have the 06 WG risers on my 06 SuperGlide.
If I remember correctly, these are 1/2 inch 14 bolts.
Don't seem like 35 would strip out.
How many threads were engaged??
The way you describe it, seems like areallyodd result.
The one that locked sounds like a galling issue,
and that don't makes sense at 35 ft/lb.
I guess if I was dealing with it now I would heli-coil
with a 1/220twodiameter insert. no doubt that would be way stronger.
Weird deal.
mud
#5
03-12-2007, 12:56 AM
RE: Warning bad results
I am with Mud on this one. That is very unusual to have the bolts strip out the risers at only 35 ft lbs. I just reinstalled my trees today and had no issues with things stripping or not lining up. If you follow the book there should be no issues but maybe you have a material defect to deal with on this one. Helicoil time.[:@]
#6
03-12-2007, 05:01 AM
#7
03-12-2007, 01:03 PM
RE: Warning bad results
Hey Mud, how about a pic of your risers and speedo setup. I'm still trying to get around this weird speedo setup on my 06 SG. I want to keep the speedo, but I want flatter bars and pull back from the risers. There's a new RPM gage that sits between the risers on some of the 07's and I might install that as well. Looking to keep the wrinkle black finish.
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#8
03-12-2007, 10:08 PM
RE: Warning bad results
The installation instructions that came with my polyurethane riser bushings state.
“For the XL tighten the bolts to 25-30 ft-lbs. for the rest of the models tighten bolts to 144-180 in-lbs.” I have had my bushing for almost a year and have had them on and off a few times while working on my bike and I have never had any problems with them. these instructions cover bushing set 56165-03 and 56298-03
Zyklon
“For the XL tighten the bolts to 25-30 ft-lbs. for the rest of the models tighten bolts to 144-180 in-lbs.” I have had my bushing for almost a year and have had them on and off a few times while working on my bike and I have never had any problems with them. these instructions cover bushing set 56165-03 and 56298-03
Zyklon
#9
03-13-2007, 01:13 AM
muderator
RE: Warning bad results
Here ya go stanf. Best I can do right now.
Pix from 6-7 months ago.
Let me know if you want me to take another snapshot.
06 WG bars and risers on my 06 SuperGlide.
Modified SportSter housing, and a slight modification to the risers.
mud
Pix from 6-7 months ago.
Let me know if you want me to take another snapshot.
06 WG bars and risers on my 06 SuperGlide.
Modified SportSter housing, and a slight modification to the risers.
mud
ORIGINAL: dlstanf2
Hey Mud, how about a pic of your risers and speedo setup. I'm still trying to get around this weird speedo setup on my 06 SG. I want to keep the speedo, but I want flatter bars and pull back from the risers. There's a new RPM gage that sits between the risers on some of the 07's and I might install that as well. Looking to keep the wrinkle black finish.
Hey Mud, how about a pic of your risers and speedo setup. I'm still trying to get around this weird speedo setup on my 06 SG. I want to keep the speedo, but I want flatter bars and pull back from the risers. There's a new RPM gage that sits between the risers on some of the 07's and I might install that as well. Looking to keep the wrinkle black finish.
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