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Was the head cracked? Or simply one of the rocker supports broke??
 
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Was the head cracked? Or simply one of the rocker supports broke??

 
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Looks like the result of over-tightening to me.
 
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Looks like the result of over-tightening to me.
yes would be the case but TQ wrench set to 10 ft lbs. on first step of tightening and look at threads would be pulling up, when it would over tighten
 
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A good reminder for everyone how important a Quality torque wrench is.
 
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Originally Posted by Spurrs
Well go post over in the dinosaur section then - geez!

Why do people who don't own something so eager to pile on people that do? I don't get it . . .

I've had an 80 Shovel, an 03, 05 and 11 Twin Cam - of all of them, only the 03 was worth a damn. BUT - I don't wish you ill and post up that I wish your bike will self destruct at any point.

Have a nice day!
Most if not all of these yahoos have never ridden a m8 or know anything about them. They for the most part are guys who would love a new bike but just can't afford one so its bad mouth time. Just look at his current bike. That should tell you something. Good hell this guy has missed a few new models. Appears to way behind times.
 
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Was talking to Steve Cole (TTS) on Sunday he's saying part of the reason they are splitting is that the rocker gets cocked as the shaft is tightened down causing the support to crack..
 
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A good reminder for everyone how important a Quality torque wrench is.
agreed thats why I have a 450.00 Matco in 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 drives
 
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Originally Posted by bwoltz
Was talking to Steve Cole (TTS) on Sunday he's saying part of the reason they are splitting is that the rocker gets cocked as the shaft is tightened down causing the support to crack..
So your saying this isn't just inherit to the M8? Or did this Steve guy split one himself?
 
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Originally Posted by bwoltz
Was talking to Steve Cole (TTS) on Sunday he's saying part of the reason they are splitting is that the rocker gets cocked as the shaft is tightened down causing the support to crack..
Should not get crocked of you have all tension off the springs and don't try to do one side at a time make them even as you tighten them
 
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