Torque specs
04-04-2020, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by
Dan89FLSTC
You would have to crank the wrench so hard that it crushed the inner spacer.
In 50 years of working on motorcycles, I have never heard of anyone crushing an axle bearing inner spacer, on any type motorcycle.
Thanks mate , sometimes I feel like I'm pissing in the wind on this forum .
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04-04-2020, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by
Midpegs
Thanks mate , sometimes I feel like I'm pissing in the wind on this forum .
“I would only use a torque wrench on cylinder head bolts and camshaft journals and that is to avoid over tightening.”
Lmfao
04-04-2020, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by
HDCycle113
... If ya over tighten it the bearings will seize up ...
I've got to hand to you ... while making inaccurate statements here and in other threads, at least you
"say it with confidence"
.
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04-04-2020, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by
Madnss
“I would only use a torque wrench on cylinder head bolts and camshaft journals and that is to avoid over tightening.”
Lmfao
Have you ever seen a Tyre Fitter go and check torque settings before using a Torque Wrench ? I certainly haven't .
04-04-2020, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by
Madnss
“I would only use a torque wrench on cylinder head bolts and camshaft journals and that is to avoid over tightening.”
Lmfao
Camshaft journals are tightened in inch pounds . Oh yeah , I'm referring to 16 valve Japanese bikes by the way .
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