Harley Davidson Forums

Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Correct torque for toe shifter allen bolt?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:04 AM
Share
  #1  
albngore's Avatar
albngore
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 811
Likes: 53
From: Emmett, Idaho
Default Correct torque for toe shifter allen bolt?
For the allen socket head bolt that tightens the shift lever to the splined shift shaft. I cannot find this information anywhere in the manual. Is this a grade 8 bolt? If you know the torque spec for this bolt I would appreciate knowing it. Lots of people on here just say to tighten the crap out of it with a 3/8" ratchet, but I definitely do not want to break off the bolt in the shift lever.

Thank you.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:25 AM
Share
  #2  
cp1's Avatar
cp1
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
From: N.E. Ohio
Default
I think that is a 5/16-18 shcs, most likely around 25 to 29 ft. lbs. Look up torque values chart on the internet.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:28 AM
Share
  #3  
golfblues's Avatar
golfblues
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,741
Likes: 1,599
From: Danbury CT
Default
tighten the crap out of it with a 3/8" ratchet
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:29 AM
Share
  #4  
soos's Avatar
soos
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,890
Likes: 73
From: MA
Default
It is 18-22 ft-lbs. for the outer shift lever 5/16-18 SHCS. Torque values are are at the beginning of every chapter in the service manual.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:39 AM
Share
  #5  
HighLiner's Avatar
HighLiner
Road Warrior
15 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,332
Likes: 34
From: Michigan
Default
The instructions that came with my HD billet shift lever says 24-26 ft lbs.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:53 AM
Share
  #6  
albngore's Avatar
albngore
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 811
Likes: 53
From: Emmett, Idaho
Default
Thank you. That is helpful.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:57 AM
Share
  #7  
Jackie Paper's Avatar
Jackie Paper
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 38,586
Likes: 6,435
From: Honah Lee
Default
Blue loctite (removable strength) also.
 
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Jan 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM.
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:59 AM
Share
  #8  
Fathead2003's Avatar
Fathead2003
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 333
Likes: 0
From: Western New York
Default
Put some loctite on the threads.
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 10:01 AM
Share
  #9  
TUCCI's Avatar
TUCCI
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 10,216
Likes: 224
From: Glendale AZ
Default
Good to know, I was toying with the idea of using a 1/2-3/4" longer bolt then shiming the diff to bring the peg out further. I keep having to turn my toe in all the time and that's with removing the heal shifter and bringing the peg all the way to the end of the spline.....thanks guys
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 10:19 AM
Share
  #10  
albngore's Avatar
albngore
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 811
Likes: 53
From: Emmett, Idaho
Default
Yes, blue loctite on both spline and bolt. Planned on that.
 
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
What is the torque specification for the shift lever pinch bolt?
SixDD
Dyna Glide Models
14
Jul 17, 2019 11:47 AM
Shift lever slipped off the trany (TURQUE?)
Ernest T
Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch
4
Apr 9, 2013 07:44 AM
Anyone know the maximun torque on shifter lever allen bolts?
albngore
Touring Models
4
Jan 11, 2012 07:19 AM
loose shift lever
schoolmaster
EVO
19
Aug 20, 2010 02:20 PM
torq spec for the bolt that holds the heel toe shifters????
wojomar
Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch
2
Jul 18, 2009 12:27 PM
Tags
Back to Subforum
Touring Models
View Next Unread
Big thumbs up to Dr V twin




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:50 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE