I dont have a manual, but can anyone tell me what's the torque (in-lbs or ft-lbs)and sequence for the Primary Cover Screws? I replaced my primary gasket and I think I made the leakingworse. Please let me know.

 

Touring models should be 84-108 in-lbs.



o 8

o 2
o 10
o 4

o 6


o 9

o 5
o 3 o 1 o 7

 

I am assuming you mean the derby cover? About 100 in lbs will do it. If it is actually the primary, about 24 ft lbs.

 

thanks... i'm talking about the outer primary cover, not the derby... i'm still trying to figure out how to use a torque wrench... so far i've be guesstimating the tightness of my bolts and screws...

thanks for all the info.

 

If it's still leaking, and you know the gasket was installed correctly, you've probably warped the new outer primary cover. If you look at 1FLTs pattern, it's like putting a head on a car motor - you work from the center out so that the tension applied to the cover works itself towards an outside surface.

The service manual is under $60 bucks, a new primary cover has to be over $300 bucks. Hmmm, who saved how much?

 

The torque wrench is important. You might want to get a new gasket and try again using the bolt tightening sequence. First snug them all lightly to seat the gasket all the way around then work the tightening sequence with the torque wrench. I use the sears "clicker" style torque wrenches which seem to work well for me. The instructions are very easy to read and you can usually find them on ebay new. (don't buy a used one). Don't forget to put some blue loctite on the bolt threads to keep it locked in place. Also, you should be able to get a service manual for under $50 at Zanotti's (well worth the $$)Believe me once you get a service manual you will realize what you were missing.

 

+1 on the Service Manual. It should be the first accessory you buy, before or after the bike. There is a lot of good information in it and it'll save you a load of cash after the first repair.