Torque pervasiveness...
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Torque pervasiveness...
I was re-installing the controls on my handlebar the other day after an adjustment and, as I always do, looked up the torque setting for that screws that hold the controls to the bars. Yep, there's a specified torque. But - having watched certified Harley-Davidson mechanics install stuff I think most folks just get it "tight". When I was having my pull back bars installed I asked the mechanic what the torque setting was for the handlebar bolts. He said "tight".
So - the question is - how many people actually use the prescribed torque setting for most fasteners? I'm thinking a lot do not. What's your experience?
So - the question is - how many people actually use the prescribed torque setting for most fasteners? I'm thinking a lot do not. What's your experience?
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They sure aren't. I have 3 torque wrenches and a torque screwdriver. I do wish my light weight torque wrench was a bit smaller and lighter just for things like the handlebar control screws.
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Also as Mike said he follows the manufacture's specs. Don't just tighten a bolt or nut to max specs for the fastener. The manufacture might have a different spec for a given application.
Bolt manufactures have specs for all bolts they make. But this many times is different than application.
Bolt manufactures have specs for all bolts they make. But this many times is different than application.
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Torque screwdriver is one thing I haven't gotten yet, may have to pick on of those up sometime. I have a couple 1/4" drive snap on torque wrenches I use for the small stuff, one is 10 - 50 in/lbs which I use on outer fairing screws.
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Do you follow the torque settings for the oil fill cap?