I know a lot of people here are running progressive shocks and i was wondering how accurate do you need to be with tightening the mounting bolts to the proper torque specs. Did you use a torque wrench or just tighten them down with a ratchet? (Also is loc-tite recommended or unecessary?)

 

c'mon i know at least a dozen regulars on this thing with progressive shocks and i'm hoping not everyone paid to have them put on.... anyone?

 

i got it... i know how to get some traffic here...... change the title of the thread aaaand done

 

I don't know about the torque, but I am a fan of loctite and *****. I called the tech rep at progressive the other day and the had some of the best customer service.

 

I torque them to the specs listed in my service manual (I don't have it with me or I'd tell you what it is) and I use blue loctite.

 

Upper shock bolts 75 to 85 Ft/Lbs
Lower shock bolts 30 to 40 Ft/Lbs

I use high strenght Locktite thread locker on most bolts on my scoot. If there is a torque rating, yes use a torque wrench.

 

Thanks guys. I know the installation sheet says torque the bolts to the right specs as listed by harley but i didnt know how accurate it needed to be. Was wondering if having 'em too tight or too loose would really affect the handling (obviously TOO loose is less of a handling, more of a keeping the shocks on the bike problem)

I'm thinking im going to try and bolt 'em on then ride over to the dealership to see if they will check the torque without charging me $50 for the 5 mins of work.... or hopefully find a buddy with a dang torque wrench

 

Just thighten them as tight as you can with some loctite and call it good, no need to pay the stealership.

 

Go to Sears and spend the money on a torque wrench. If you're going to work on your bike a shop manual and a torque wrench are a must.
Good luck dude.

 

yeah, got the manual.... I'm doing my best in an uphill battle to not continually drop money into the bike on "unecessary" stuff (silly thought, i know.) I'm attempting to just get through a few changes ive been planning and then leave the thing alone for a while, maybe work on my buddy's bike if i get the itch to f**k with things.