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Old May 31, 2017 | 04:00 PM
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Anyone happen to have the info on tightening this down so I can do it in the meantime while getting a manual
"buy a manual" ... that totally helps you today, doesn't it.



 
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Old May 31, 2017 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by cvaria
"buy a manual" ... that totally helps you today, doesn't it.



lol thanks man I really appreciate it
 
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Old May 31, 2017 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by cbacon1788
Anyone happen to have the info on tightening this down so I can do it in the meantime while getting a manual
Crank on it until just before it breaks, then let off a little.
 
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Old May 31, 2017 | 09:12 PM
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Crank on it until just before it breaks, then let off a little.
typically my plan of action
 
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Old May 31, 2017 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by cbacon1788
typically my plan of action
It's a fine line between success and total failure.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2017 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TStephen
It's a fine line between success and total failure.
that line of failure was crossed when I did my primary gasket and concluded the night with heli coils lol
 
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Old Jun 2, 2017 | 06:16 PM
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Tighten the stem bolt until you feel the handlebars get a little friction as you turrn them back and forth slowly, then back the stem bolt off a hair. That should get close.
 
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Originally Posted by cbacon1788
that line of failure was crossed when I did my primary gasket and concluded the night with heli coils lol
 
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