Installing short shots, question regarding head pipe mounting nuts

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Dec 3, 2009 | 11:02 PM

stonewall308

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Installing short shots, question regarding head pipe mounting nuts

I didn't keep good track of the parts as I was taking them off (stupid, I know). Are the head pipe mounting nuts supposed to have washers with them?

I have four head pipe mounting nuts and only two washers.

Also, I am thinking about getting new nuts because the ones that came off the bike are pretty corroded. How do I figure out the part number?

Dec 3, 2009 | 11:09 PM

1931jamesw

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You shouldn't need washers behind the nuts on the flanges up by the heads nor should you need any part numbers. Just go to the dealer and tell them you need new nuts lol

Dec 3, 2009 | 11:14 PM

Tike71

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no washers for the head pipes, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to use some some star washers when you torque them down. If I remember correctly they are torqued at 96-120 in-lbs