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Old 05-18-2007, 03:38 PM
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Is there enough room to use one if your bike is on the side stand?
 
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Old 05-18-2007, 03:55 PM
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The answer is yes..
 
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why?just snug it is all you gotta do not like its headbolts
 
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Default RE: torque wrench for oil drain plug

I'd use a torque wrench the first time just to give you an idea how tight they want it on the bike, after that you should be pretty close just doing it by hand.(with out the torque wrench)
 
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Old 05-18-2007, 08:05 PM
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Default RE: torque wrench for oil drain plug

ORIGINAL: Electraman...Is there enough room to use one if your bike is on the side stand?
Your kidding? Right?
 
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Default RE: torque wrench for oil drain plug

Just covered my ***. Did the 1000mi service and retorqued everything. Documented all . Dont want stealer to hose me on any warranty issues should they arise.
 
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