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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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One of the bolts that attaches the mount to the engine is starting to back off and spit some oil. I'd like to tighten it down before the damn thing flies out. Anyone know the torque specs?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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which mount is it?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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which mount is it?
If I'm sitting on the bike it would be the front left. I'll get a picture of it after work if that helps.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Well I wish you the best.Oil leaking from a bolt going into the case doesn't sound good.Also,if the mount has been loose for some time you may have a crack or at the minimum worn threads.Steel and aluminum don't work well together on loose bolts.The steel usually wins.However thats what they make bigger bolts,drill bits,taps,thread locker and heli coils for.If that bolt is loose remove it and inspect the threads,put thread locker (loctite) on the bolt threads and install it loose.Do the same for the remaining bolts and torque to specs.For any person reading this thread,don't ride with loose bolts.Steel or iron parts are easier to fix than aluminum.I have torque specs for 06 if it helps you.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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Well I wish you the best.Oil leaking from a bolt going into the case doesn't sound good.Also,if the mount has been loose for some time you may have a crack or at the minimum worn threads.Steel and aluminum don't work well together on loose bolts.The steel usually wins.However thats what they make bigger bolts,drill bits,taps,thread locker and heli coils for.If that bolt is loose remove it and inspect the threads,put thread locker (loctite) on the bolt threads and install it loose.Do the same for the remaining bolts and torque to specs.For any person reading this thread,don't ride with loose bolts.Steel or iron parts are easier to fix than aluminum.I have torque specs for 06 if it helps you.
Your 06 specs would be fine cause you have a rubber mount......
 
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If that is the case and there has been damage caused, would it be covered by the dealer who installed my 1200 kit?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 04:25 AM
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Yoiu don't need to touch the lower motor mounts when you do the 1200 kit.....
 
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I'm probably calling it by the wrong name. This isn't my bike but what's circled is the bolt I'm talking about.

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So...any one know the torque specs? Or if this leak is an indication of a serious problem?
 
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Believe it or not, I just noticed the exact same thing on my bike. Same bolt too. It dripped enough to stain the floor with a spot. Anyway, spec is 55-65 ft. lbs. (74.6-88.2 Nm). It's a 5/8" bolt.
 
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