Windshield bolt torque
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From: Omaha, NE
Windshield bolt torque
I have a 2013 Street Glide. I ordered a Cee Devil windshield from Cee Bailey's and have a question. A warning sticker on the new shield says to torque the shield to 3-5 inch pounds to avoid cracking. This seems a little on the light side to me as I have read anywhere from 20-30 inch pounds. It says 3-5 inch pounds would be about the same as tightening a water bottle cap. I can see not overtorquing, but 3-5 inch pounds?
Any thoughts??
Thanks, Tom
Any thoughts??
Thanks, Tom
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From: Moline, IL
i took mine offf and on tons of times, never "torqued" them, just tightened them using good judgement. didnt crank down on them. tighted them them till it gets snug, i would alternate between the 3 and get them even as you can.... or just get an impact and save time lol
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Tourer
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From: Kentucky
Thats what my svc manual calls for also. 3-5 inch lbs seems light too me. Better take it off during locust season.
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I use a screw driver with torq tip. I use my finger tips to tighten. This way I know I'm not over tightening. Snugged up is all I need. I start in the middle and work outward with your screws.
And I have tighten a water bottle by hand so tight that I could not get the cap off.
And I have tighten a water bottle by hand so tight that I could not get the cap off.