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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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I ordered my service manuel from Zanotti, and it did not come in yet. Can someone please give me the rear shock torque number for my 09 SG. I'm installing Racetech Caddies shocks. Thanks
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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This is per SM for the 2007 touring bike...

Top Bolt is 33-35 ft-lbs with Blue (243) loctite

Bottom Bolt it 35-40 ft-lbs with Blue (243) loctite

That comes to you from the other side of this state.....Mt Laurel, near Cherry Hill.



Good Luck and Ride Safe O~`o
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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****, I forgot the loctite. I wonder if you really need it on shocks. There is a lock washer.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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I am sure you will be ok, but if your **** like most on this forum (including me), then back them out and add the loctite.

I took off the shocks to put the rear tire on, instead of removing the mufflers, and never used the loctite.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 06:08 AM
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I backed them out and put loctite on them. You were right.
 
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