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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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Can anyone tell me the torque setting for installing a windshield on an 2012 Street Glide. Don't want to crack the fairing. Thanks for any assistance.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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I would just snug it up by hand.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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Windshield screws 25-30 lbs. inch
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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Once it engages the wellnut, about 7 full turns. Think "snug", not "tight"...
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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If there is a torque value for that, it would probably be the same as the valve stems in your tires. When you shake hands with somebody....what torque value do you use ?.
 

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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Thanks for all the responses. That's what I needed to know, I never had a fairing before.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Thanks for all the responses. That's what I needed to know, I never had a fairing before.
Fairings with windshields are great....no more bugs !
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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Hand tighten, snug...don't worry you mess one up eventually.
 
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