Torque wrench for exhaust flange nuts
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I believe in torque specs highly but I don't feel there is really much issue in getting that serious over an exhaust flange bolt. Hell most people usually slack off and dont change the exhaust gaskets every time.
Last edited by Bradley Jones; Jan 24, 2013 at 08:35 AM.
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FWIW, I've never seen a tech at the Harley dealer use a torque wrench when working on my bike...or when working on other bikes installing exhausts, stage 1 intakes, oil changes, installing rear shocks on a Dyna, etc. except maybe when doing some internal engine work. 
The same thing at auto tire stores...Discount Tire techs are the only ones I've ever seen use a torque wrench when tightening down the lug nuts.
The same thing at auto tire stores...Discount Tire techs are the only ones I've ever seen use a torque wrench when tightening down the lug nuts.
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I got a 14" one thats a life saver for doing the starter bolts. A must have tool.
ooh and to add to that...when assembling a bike i use a Tq wrench on every single bolt, this is also why my bike does not leak (nor my customers) and i do not have to worry about sheering bolts while going to tight... plus it is the right way to do it... i did not always do this practice, however after years of frustration with BS over tightening... i snug them all up, go over it with the tq wrench... and boom it is done!
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Thanks for the replies!
I'm gonna experiment tonight to see if I can reach them with the mentioned tools. The rear shouldn't be a problem but the ABS controller is mounted right in the middle of the downtubes so it may cause a bit of a problem.
If I can reach em' I believe I will be forced to get me a set of the D&D Bobcats.
I'm gonna experiment tonight to see if I can reach them with the mentioned tools. The rear shouldn't be a problem but the ABS controller is mounted right in the middle of the downtubes so it may cause a bit of a problem.
If I can reach em' I believe I will be forced to get me a set of the D&D Bobcats.
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What do you guys torque your valve stem covers to? Been thinking about picking up a sweet set of dice ones and I'm in luck cause a 3/4 socket slips over em for proper torque'in. I don't want the air to leak out
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From: trivoli illinois
i switched out my exhaust nuts to stainless serated flange nuts. dab of antisieze and done. 1/4" drive set-up is a must. trying to torque would be a waste. just snug. serated nuts dont back out. been running this for years, and no problems at all...steve
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ooh and to add to that...when assembling a bike i use a Tq wrench on every single bolt, this is also why my bike does not leak (nor my customers) and i do not have to worry about sheering bolts while going to tight... plus it is the right way to do it... i did not always do this practice, however after years of frustration with BS over tightening... i snug them all up, go over it with the tq wrench... and boom it is done!
Listen guys, I'm a dentist been practicing 25 years. In dentistry, the is a right way of doing things (by the book) and a wrong way (seat of your pants.) Is is any different on a mechanical system? No it is not. Cars, boats, aircraft, submarines, snow blowers and motorcycles are engineered and tested to work a specific way. With specific parts. Deviate from those specs on a motorcycle and you are taking your life into your own hands. Wanna take the lazy man's way out? Be my guest. Me, I'm a by the book guy. Ok, rant over. Return to your your normal daily lives
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