Hey Everyone. I just bought a new to me 2004 FXDWG that the previous owner dropped at a standstill to the right (rear brake side) and broke the front brake lever. Simple enough to fix, but now I realize that the front forks had "tweaked in the triples" from the fall. So, I loosened the "pinch" fork bolts on the lower tree, the fender attachment bolts and the handlebar riser bolts to straighten it all up. I have all the tools but without a manual I don't know the torque values of these bolts to get her back on the road. I have a manual on order but want to ride before it arrives.

I'm looking for the torque specs for:

1) the lower tree fork pinch bolt
2) the handlebar riser nuts
3) the front fender attachment nuts/hex screws.

I could "guess" at it but would rather do it right! ( plus I have to justify the $100 torque wrench I bought!) Thanks in advance and see you on the road!

BuckyD in Albuquerque

PS> if there is a torque table available online I'd love a link to it as well! I'm going over the bike to try and get a "feel" for everything. Thanks.

 

Here's a picture of my new baby!

 

I'm looking for the torque specs for:

1) the lower tree fork pinch bolt 30to 35 ft lbs.
2) the handlebar riser nuts 30 to 40 ft lbs.
3) the front fender attachment nuts/hex screws.15 to 21 ft lbs

This is what I found in my maintenance manual. I'm pretty sure these are the the numbers you need. Any more questions just ask. I hope this helps. By the way, I have a 2002 FXDWG so everything should be the same.

Kelly

 

1) the lower tree fork pinch bolt. - 30-35 ft-lbs
2) the handlebar riser nuts. - Got me didn't say in the service manual, Make em tight, just before the bolt breaks
3) the front fender attachment nuts/hex screws. - 15-21 ft-lbs

Peace, Donnie

 

Nice ride - I've got the same year, same bags, but red. Love the bike, it's been great. I ended up putting on a Mustang seat because I couldn't stand my a$$ falling asleep in the stocker. Here's a pic:


Don't have the BR's anymore 'cause I didn't like them - too loud and I don't like the look. Got some stock pipes with the early Screaming Eagles and I love 'em.

Ah crap, forgot the reason you posted... HawkDawg is right on the money - I just looked in my '04 WG manual and the numbers are the same.

 

Nice Bike dude ! Glad to see another Bro on a Wide Glide. Good choice on bikes.
For me a Fxwg has to be about the best all around riding bike made.
Hope you enjoy yer sled dude !

 

Thanks Guys! This is my second Harley (had a 94 FXDS) and getting used to the forward controls will take a little time. I keep thinking I have to hold my legs up or something...at least he had the stirrups on there! Yea Sargek, the Samson pipes are LOUD as hell...already have the baffles ordered so we'll see what happens. My old man always had Harleys so I have the ole' lollipop baffle in there now for back pressure and it helped a ton! The bike was a POS with the straight drags on there...I still don't know why people do that. She wouldn't pull fifth gear until almost 60! Anyway, I appreciate all the help and I'll probably have other questions as I get used to her. Thanks again.

BuckyD in Albuquerque

 

Oh yea, I have the same shield as you do as well sargek. It's just WAY too hot here now for a big ole' shield! The bike has the factory alarm but no siren. I guess any amount of protection is good protection. The previous owner said he hadn't entered the personal code for the alarm but let's just say the instructions in the manual were a little "winded".

I'm going to search the board for more info and tips/tricks for the bike. She just turned over 6000 miles today but I want to know what to look for!

Thanks again everyone.

BuckyD

 

Damn Bucky, it sounds like we nearly bought the same bike. Mine had 6k on it when I bought it, same windshield, same alarm and no code set...! Setting the code is a bit funky, but it's not too bad. My bike also had a Lindby engine guard on it when I got it and although I like the idea, the bar was the wrong one and I couldn't put my foot (only my toes) on the right peg. Not good, so sold it on ebay. Yeah, my windshield comes off in summer and I only put it on when the temps get into the 30's.

Ride safe.

 

Forward Controls Rock ! Give yerself time to git used to em. If you ever git used to them you won't go back. You just gotta learn to use yer front break before you put yer feet down.
I got Kurkakyn Switchblade pegs. The pegs are a little wider and have the stirups that flip down for longer rides.
The kind of seat you have will either slide you forward or back or up which you probally already know to help assist the way yer legs ride on the pegs.
. I'm older and like the pillow top seat for my candy butt ! O.K. my wife made me git it for her along with the 19" sissy bar.
. Pipes are all about do you want sound, looks or performance. Iwanted performance so I went with the D&D with Quiet Baffels. They are still plenty loud.
If you ever change yer tires try some Metzler on the wide glide. The 880 metzlers made my bike ride better. had 90 series on front and went with 80 series. Went from 160/70 17" on back to 170/60 17 as a test. The tires are 1/4 " wider, and the lower profile pulled the tire down from rubbing a little. With 2 up they hit holes in the road a little harder. On the dunlop tires there was a flat place in the center of the tire. This caused the tires to walk when the road was newly paved and uneven. Changing to the metzler made them more rounded. Next time around I will probally go with 180/55 17" or if I buy some RC wheels from www.bikersimage.com I will porbaly go with 180/55 18" cause the wheel folks don't make 17" wheels and I don't want 16" wheels for the height difference.
If you have stock grips look later on at the Kurkakyn Iso grips. Will take some of the vibration off yer hands.
Have you got used to the raked front end when you git slow on the WG. It's real nice when yer riding but when you slow down you might feel the weight of the forks when they tilt at real slow turning speeds, this is where you want to be careful when turning in somewhere. You probally found this out. It gits a little harder when riding 2 up. I got like 6" ground clearance on the 07 bike so it might be a little more for me. The ground clearance is great for curves and leaning.
O.K. I'm off the soap box, but I wanted to give you a couple of things to think about. And I hope you enjoy yer bike.