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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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I just put the polyurethane bushings on my 07 FLXH and the instructions that came with it said to torque them to 144-180 in/lbs or roughly 15 ft/lbs. is that really right, because i can still turn the nut easily at that ammount... thanks in advance....
 
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bump... anyone??
 
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That cant be right.

Figure out what thread size the bolts are and look up Standard Torque Values online.

Has to be more than 25 ft lb's
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 02:56 AM
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What bushings are you talking about?
 
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They are the handlebar bushings, sorry for the confusion... I was thinking of torquing them to the original rubber specs of 30 ft/lbs, but I didn't wanna chance damaging the new bushings.. Thanks for your help guys!!
 
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Don't know where you're seeing that. HERE's the I-sheet that specifically states follow the service manual torque specs.
 
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My instructions are slightly different, they show separate torque specs for XL models and touring models... I guess I'm off to the garage to torque them to 30... Thanks a bunch guys, and happy fathers day!!!
 
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Here is where the wrong inch/pound torque specs are coming from for some of us. I bought these bushings last week and it looks like an older set of directions with some incorrect torque values.

I hope everyone catches this who gets these directions. The 144-180 inches comes out to around 10.5-11 foot/lbs.

Unless I'm mistaken.
 
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Originally Posted by Suede Blue Man
I hope everyone catches this who gets these directions. The 144-180 inches comes out to around 10.5-11 foot/lbs.

Unless I'm mistaken.
I believe youre mistaken. 144 IP=12FP and 180IP=15FP or to break it down 12IP=1FP
 
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I believe youre mistaken. 144 IP=12FP and 180IP=15FP or to break it down 12IP=1FP
Quite right - just divide by 12.
 
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