Derby Cover Torque Specs
05-23-2016, 11:10 AM
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Derby Cover Torque Specs
Hi,
Could someone please tell me the torque specs for a installing a Derby cover. I am installing a new Derby cover on a 2015 Fatboy. Thanks!
05-23-2016, 11:51 AM
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it has a range of 84-108 INCH/lbs. i usually set mine to 90 INCH/lbs. the other important part of this is to tighten in a star pattern.
Last edited by Jersey Drew; 05-23-2016 at 02:45 PM .
Reason: **corrected the torque range**
05-23-2016, 10:14 PM
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Just a tip: the aluminum is super soft and the threads can be stripped easily. Finger tight each screw before using the torque wrench.
Don't ask me how I know.
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05-23-2016, 10:30 PM
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As mentioned, star pattern and DO NOT over tighten. Remember , inch/lbs
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