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Are there torque values for the handlebar clamps?
By which i mean the 2 large bolts that go trough the top yoke into the risers, as well as the 4 small bolts that clamp the bars to the risers.
I'm replacing the bushings in there hence the question.
I don't see anything in the manual.

Thanks

 

Tight

 

Good 'N' Tight, and blue Loctite 243.

 

You can get a good idea here.

https://www.futek.com/bolttorque/american

The 5/16-18 are typically steel socket head cap screws so you can use grade 8.

The bottom ones may be grade 5 1/2-13

You can use a yield strength of about 40000 to 50000 for cast steel..

 

All right, thanks everyone.
Tight it is.

 

The attached provides most all torques. They do not change much year to year.


Handlebar lower clamp bolts (risers) 30-40 ft-lbs

Handlebar upper clamp screws 16-20 ft-lbs

 

Thanks, very helpful.
I need to keep that for future reference.

 

I was shocked when I found out the clamp bolts are only supposed to be around 17-18 ft-lbs, I used to crank them down real tight. Now I have mine set at 18 ft Lbs. and they havent budged.

 

Sounds like a Candy Striper....