Alternative Torque
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Alternative Torque
Hello All;
First I'd like to say, my post is really demonstrating my laziness....
I put a new set of bars on my Road King Classic. I also ant to change the fork oil. This involves taking of the end cap on the fork tubes. To replace it, it has a torque value in the service manual.
That said, I already put the bars back on and I don't want to take them back off.
I'm wondering if I made some distinctive marks on both the cap and the frame and returned the cap to the exact location, will I achieve the same torque?
I know I just don't want to take the bars off again.... I got them placed just where I want them....
First I'd like to say, my post is really demonstrating my laziness....
I put a new set of bars on my Road King Classic. I also ant to change the fork oil. This involves taking of the end cap on the fork tubes. To replace it, it has a torque value in the service manual.
That said, I already put the bars back on and I don't want to take them back off.
I'm wondering if I made some distinctive marks on both the cap and the frame and returned the cap to the exact location, will I achieve the same torque?
I know I just don't want to take the bars off again.... I got them placed just where I want them....
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Just snug it by hand. The only parts I worry about torquing are ones that clamp a gasket (such as cases), are subject to high loading (frame bolts, engine cases) or ones that clamp a bearing (cam journals or rocker arm supports). The other stuff can just be snugged.
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If you've ever used a torque wrench before you can estimate fairly well. Like Onedown5up I'm only exact on critical connections. Most bolt on accessories call for a torque value, but I think a little loctite and an educated guess will get you there. I agree with with to an extent, but remember that it sometimes takes a little extra push to get the bolt to crack if it's tight.
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