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Old Feb 26, 2026 | 05:14 PM
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Default Rocker torque specs?

I just replaced the rocker bushings on my fork, and as I looked online, I see a few conflicting specs for this.

What are you real, live enthusiasts torquing your rockers to?

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Old Mar 13, 2026 | 06:49 AM
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I just make them tight, maybe a little gorilla tight.
 
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That was my gorilla-brained instinct, as well.
 
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