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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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Default What is the torque value for muffler clamps?

Sorry to ask this dumb question but I will admit I never purchased a factory manual for my SG. I know I should own one, no flames please.
Is there anyone that has a manual, that can look up how many foot pounds I need to apply to my slipon muffler clamp?
I recently had to remove them for a repair and purchased new clamps to reinstall.
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Good and tight is what I tighten them too.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Default RE: What is the torque value for muffler clamps?

My '04 Touring Model HD SM says 45-60 ft. lbs. Torque wrench, but no manual--interesting.

Thanks for the honesty. I hope someone will supply the '06 spec, though Iwill be surprised if they are different--but I've been surprised before.

 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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ORIGINAL: Harleypingman

My '04 Touring Model HD SM says 45-60 ft. lbs. Torque wrench, but no manual--interesting.

Thanks for the honesty. I hope someone will supply the '06 spec, though Iwill be surprised if they are different--but I've been surprised before.

thanks, I'll bet it's the same.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 12:39 AM
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Default RE: What is the torque value for muffler clamps?

I just tighten the hell out of mine and they still came loose. Have fun with the torque thing.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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Default RE: What is the torque value for muffler clamps?

Manual says 60 ft.lbs. I say nice and tight. Manual says to replace them everytime. Reused my torca clamps at least 10 times with no problems.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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45-60 Lbs in my 07 service manual. I too reuse them as many times as I can.

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