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Offline Jake1990

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Handle Bar Bolt Torque Specs
« on: May 05, 2015, 07:11:58 AM »
How's it going guys and gals? I have a 1974 CB750 and I am replacing my old rusty handlebar bolts that clamp down my indicator panel. I couldn't find any specific torque specs online but they are 8mm bolts. Should I just follow the standard 8mm bolt torque spec or is there something specific that I am missing? Thank you in advance for any help and information!
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Re: Handle Bar Bolt Torque Specs
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2015, 08:28:09 AM »
I went with standard for 8mm hex heads... 15 ft/lbs

http://www.salocal.com/sohc/tech/torquetable.htm
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Re: Handle Bar Bolt Torque Specs
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2015, 09:52:49 AM »
I just get all four seated and then tighten down the front two first and the bottom two after. Just good and tight. Not sure of torque spec. Never had an issue.
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Re: Handle Bar Bolt Torque Specs
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2015, 10:34:32 AM »
I don't think there is a particular torque spec for those bolts.  15 ft/lbs is a good general rule.
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Re: Handle Bar Bolt Torque Specs
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2015, 11:31:44 AM »
Quote from: Chachi on May 05, 2015, 09:52:49 AM
I just get all four seated and then tighten down the front two first and the bottom two after. Just good and tight. Not sure of torque spec. Never had an issue.

+1 to this advice^^^
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