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Do you always use a torque wrench for smaller things like your oil plug? How about wheels? Obviously there are somethings like cylinder heads that you are taking way to big of a risk not using a torque wrench.
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1If there is a torque spec I use a torque wrench.0.00%0If there is a torque spec and a wrench is handy I will use it.100.00%1My torque wrench is still in its package.0.00%0 -
I allways torque down every bolt i tighten. If i don't have the torque spec, i'll revert to this chart i have that gives a spec based on the fastener size, thread pitch and diameter, and material. It's pretty handy, and i wish i could remember what the site was that i got it off of.
Fairing bolts exempt, although i guess in a way i do torque them down. For the fairing bolts i use a cordless drill and set it to the lowest torque setting
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I torque everything to spec.
Anal retentive, I guess. I just don't want to be thinking about whether or not I have everything put back together "correctly" while I'm riding.
I've got enough to worry about without that! :P
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+1Originally posted by BISQ
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I torque critical, or easily stripped things to spec.
The important thing to remeber about torque values is that most of the time a spec is called for it is not to make sure you get it tight enough. It's to make sure you don't make it too tight.I like you. When the world is mine your death will be quick and painless.Comment
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the only fastners I don't torque are the body bolts, the allen wrench flex is a good dial indicator for those IMO. Other wise I don't dare elbow caliber torque anything. I would not be a tech if I did LOLTDA Racing/Motorsports
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Like most that have responded, I torque significant bolts, especailly frame and such...............
Body bolts...........easiest setting on the old torgue gun will do!
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