Doug Paterson wrote:
> - Is there a torque wrench out there that no one in Wichita hardware or auto
> stores has heard of that's designed for tight places (open-end wrench
> configuration, small overall size)? For example, the bolt on the main
> stud--even if there was room for the torque wrench, there's no way a socket,
> even a deep socket, could fit over the length of the stud to fit the nut. I
> suppose if there were enough room (there isn't) I could use a crow's foot,
> but wouldn't that screw up a torque reading? Do the folks who come up with
> these numbers and write these instructions actually install this stuff? I
> can hardly believe removing the whole rear end is the approved solution for
> such a simple bolt-on....
Torquing the main stud nuts on the evo softail floorboards requires the use of a
'dogbone' torque adapter, extension and a torque wrench. The bike needs to be
on the ground and loaded to get the swingarm to clear the nut for the dogbone.
orient the dogbone to 90 degrees from the torque wrench, and the torque setting
will not be significantly impacted.
BTW, the crew that writes the instruction sheets must not have any idea what a
motorcycle is, let alone how to assemble one.
HogDr
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