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Old Mar 2, 2019 | 07:15 AM
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Getting ready to do some work on a 2015 Street Glide. Just wondering what people are using to torque the rocker covers down with since some bolts aren't very accessible. Would a claws foot work or do you have to use a dog bone wrench. Im sure there are some tips or tricks out there. Just want to have everything I need before starting.......Thanks
 
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Old Mar 2, 2019 | 08:57 AM
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I use dog bones 90 degrees to my tq wrench. Less math.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2019 | 09:09 AM
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German torque.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2019 | 04:01 PM
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torque adapters at a 90 degree angle is what the manual says.
 
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3/8-Inch Drive Torque Adapter 7/16-Inch

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Old Mar 11, 2019 | 11:38 AM
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I torque those by "feel", no leaks from many.
 
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