What is the torque specification for the shift lever pinch bolt?
 

What is the torque specification for the shift lever pinch bolt? I cant seem to find it in the manual. 2006 FXDB

Thanks!

id say not much

Agree.

You got 2 choices.

Tighten it til it starts to strip and back off 1/8 turn..

Do them by feel. Locktite the thread and molly grease under the head. Tighten until you feel it get snug then continue until it gets tighter a second time then stop.

I prefer the second method.

Everyone knows the Harley shifter is a weak point. I would do it by the book and hope for the best. Below is a pic of my 2011 Street Bob stripped out on a 1500 mile trip last summer. I got it fixed by Woodstock HD in NY after a highway fix and it stripped and totally broke again 500 miles later (no disrespect to Woodstock HD they took care of me big time).

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Anything past oil plug tight requires experience. I snug everything then snug it again....a system taught to me by my Dad a diesel mechanic.,

Max is on point here. I go a bit farther.... use a grade 8 cap screw with a smooth flat washer underneath, along with the lube :icon_beerchug:

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One of the thing most miss, is that if it's allowed to run loose for any period of time, it will require a couple/ few re-tightens before it will stay tight. The only reason why it's a weak point is due to failure of proper maintenance. This is not confined to HD. Any bike that uses a splined shaft and clamp to hold in place an arm be it a shift lever, clutch arm, etc can have this issue. I've seen the problem on a number of different motorcycles.

which in turn begs the question, what kind of maintenance? does the spline shaft get neverseized? lubed, dried out, rust preventer? all of the above??