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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Default Outer primary cover torque sequence - 94 sofatil?

It is not in my manual (mine's chock full of errors anyway) I've looked several times!

Anyone know? A diagram...something I could print would be the best.

I found a post here with a diagram but it was for an FXR style cover...not sure if it'd be different?

if it's so important, why is it not in my manual?
 
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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just start in the middle and alternate between top and bottom, forward and aft fasteners
 
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that's it?

thanks for the response, but I'm looking for specifics. Why in the world would the manual not have this?
 
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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you messin with me?

primary cover not clutch / derby cover.

the whole thing.
 
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Do what steven said.
 
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Originally Posted by stevent
just start in the middle and alternate between top and bottom, forward and aft fasteners
 
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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like I said, trying to get specific information. "Do what steven said" could be misinterpreted.

so...does anyone know specifically how it is supposed to be done?
 
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alright, fine...not exactly what I was hoping for, but...

I assume I should torque incrementally? book says 7-9ft0lbs. I have an inch-lbs wrench so...call it 100 inch-lbs

so...80, 90, 100? That really oughta do it, no?
 
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Tighten them in a star pattern. Start in the middle. A little more info for you.
 



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