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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Horses 4 me
I am putting the new one on it has instructions but boyfriend says he need the torch sittings or something like that.


I did get a chuckle out of this. My apologies.

What he needs is the torque setting for the bolt. The torque setting is the factory specification for how tight the bolt should be. It is measured with a torque wrench which is a specialized ratchet driver.
 
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
Why do you need a longer kick stand? Longer front end? Or is it the piece that you kick out with your heel, that you're extending?
It's pretty awkward to reach with footboards... sort of tucked up underneath.
 
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