Torque Values ???

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Dec 4, 2009 | 06:00 PM

HDJIM1158

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Torque Values ???

Ok Please explain torque values as well at least Harley uses them. They list things in the service manual like:
stabilizer link screw 25 - 35 ft lbs
rear brake hose clamp screw 30 - 40 in lbs
just to name a few. My question is where do I go with the spread, high low or the middle. I will be doing a lot of work on the bike next weekend and could really use some help in clearing this up.

Thanks in advance Be Safe JIM

Dec 4, 2009 | 06:04 PM

soos

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I always shoot for the mean setting. That is machinist talk for going for the mid point.

Dec 4, 2009 | 06:05 PM

Harleypingman

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The spread is min/max specification. Min. being the minimum torque value for the fastener to stay fastened. Max is the value above which there is a risk of damaging the fastener. At least that's how my mechanical engineer riding buddy explained to me.

Short answer: use the midpoint between the two values.

Dec 4, 2009 | 06:08 PM

dawg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by soos

I always shoot for the mean setting. That is machinist talk for going for the mid point.

No, that's just because you're mean!

Dec 4, 2009 | 06:43 PM

krazy3

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I always went for the midpoint, I figured it was safer that way.

Dec 4, 2009 | 06:51 PM

timberland

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Quote:

Originally Posted by soos

I always shoot for the mean setting. That is machinist talk for going for the mid point.

Plus 1 what Soos said.....and , AND! a drop of blue lock tight on any bolt 1/4" and smaller and red 5/16 and larger.

Dec 4, 2009 | 08:28 PM

soos

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Quote:

Originally Posted by soos

I always shoot for the mean setting. That is machinist talk for going for the mid point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawg

No, that's just because you're mean!

OK, ok. I am sorry that I said that bad thing to you.

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Dec 5, 2009 | 12:17 PM

ican

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considering that most of the Torque wrenches I've tested were so far off they were useless, I guess if you go for the mid-point, you may be in the ball park. Don

Dec 5, 2009 | 12:55 PM

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katobird

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Midpoint is good, like everyone is saying...

Keep this in mind
Most Torque values are set -up for dry.
If you lube the bolt, nut, whatever it will change the value slightly.
Also, general rule is to torque the nut end when-ever possible not the bolt.

Aviation 30+yrs thats how I know