How tight - trees, wheels, rotors, pulley
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,253
Likes: 482
From: MA
How tight - trees, wheels, rotors, pulley
Hey guys, I have to install my stuff that I'm getting back from the powdercoater, and I was wondering around how tight everything should be. I don't have a torque wrench or manual. 2001 FXDX if it matters.
Bolts to attach rotors to wheel?
Pulley to rear wheel?
To tighten triple trees to fork tubes (these were a b*tch to get off...1/2in drive and huge breaker bar, should they be that tight?)
Just crank the sh*t out of everything? I read someone crushed their fork tubes somewhere by over-tightening the trees, don't want that.
Red loctite on everything?
Thanks! Almost ready to ride!
Bolts to attach rotors to wheel?
Pulley to rear wheel?
To tighten triple trees to fork tubes (these were a b*tch to get off...1/2in drive and huge breaker bar, should they be that tight?)
Just crank the sh*t out of everything? I read someone crushed their fork tubes somewhere by over-tightening the trees, don't want that.
Red loctite on everything?
Thanks! Almost ready to ride!
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,253
Likes: 482
From: MA
Hmm, guess that was a stupid question then?
I've never used a torque wrench and never had any issues but I was just wondering if anyone could lend some advice, but I guess I'll have to wait to do it til I buy a few things...
I've never used a torque wrench and never had any issues but I was just wondering if anyone could lend some advice, but I guess I'll have to wait to do it til I buy a few things...
Blue loctite and torque to spec with a torque wrench. Some things you can get away with without a torque wrench, but this is not something you want to mess around with.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 499
Likes: 1
From: Herrin, Illinois
Sorry. Those are all critical fasteners on the bike. You don't want the front end to come loose, and be able to stop! A pulley coming off in the back could easily cause a wreck! I would seriously consider buying a service manual and a good torque wrench. Or take it to a dealer. Blue loctite would be what you want to use, red takes heat to remove the parts.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,097
Likes: 11
From: Huntley, IL
Trending Topics
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,251
Likes: 30
From: Ashburn, VA
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Former Sponsor
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: Gambrills
wheels rotors tires pulleys if your looking for wheels call in now and reserve them summerS coming soon and logs are backing up. dont be the last one out there with stock wheels. we've got bagger and softail setups already to go.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,960
Likes: 26
From: Sonoma County, CA
IF this wasn't an April fools prank, all I can say is GET a MANUAL! Can't stress that enough! You don't want to efff up any of those parts, PLUS pulley bolts already have inherent issues. Don't risk not doing it right.