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Old Nov 16, 2024 | 10:52 AM
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I am getting ready to replace my rocket box bolts with ARP polished SS. What is the trick to torque them with the engine in the bike?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2024 | 11:13 AM
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I have always used a dog bone adapter for the torque wrench on those bolts.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2024 | 11:44 AM
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Got one of these........I always stay low on the torque value to not break off that little nub.
Feels like it could snap off.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...sku_id=1038333
 
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Old Nov 16, 2024 | 11:51 AM
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If you're using any type adapter on a torque wrench make sure it's at 90⁰. It won't change the torque that way.
 
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Originally Posted by brakeless
If you're using any type adapter on a torque wrench make sure it's at 90⁰. It won't change the torque that way.
True , but if that isn't possible there are ways to calculate the correction.


 
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I appreciate all the info. I ordered a torque adapter and found an app to calculate torque setting with the offset.
 
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I have a complete set of Snap On Torque Adapters, but there are at least 2 spots where there was no way they would work.

I just used a S shaped box end wrench and estimated...
 
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Old Nov 17, 2024 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BMyers
I appreciate all the info. I ordered a torque adapter and found an app to calculate torque setting with the offset.
I know you already ordered one but down the road if your handy with a welder or have a friend that is, make yourself an extension. You can pick up wrench bit adapters from Harbor Freight cheap or you can cut up a universal joint adapter.

The nice thing with the homemade extension is the ability to be able to use it on multiple size bolts. I can post a picture of the one I made as an example if you'd like.
 
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