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Hyseman

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sprocket tightening
« on: February 21, 2007, 06:15:26 PM »
I just purchased front and rear sprockets for my 72 CB500. Does any one know what the specs are to tightening the bolts down?

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Re: sprocket tightening
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2007, 06:23:36 PM »
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Re: sprocket tightening
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2007, 06:26:27 PM »
Thanks Bob

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Re: sprocket tightening
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2007, 07:18:39 PM »
Don;t go over the spec. You can stretch the bolt too much. I had to learn about it since I have to teach this stuff to people. People don;t know that when you tighten a bolt, you stretch which is how it really holds. Too much stretch, it does not retract enough to keep pressure on the threads. If it is a plated bolt, you have to reduce the torque. It is voodoo science. Tell ya what, put some mild Loctite on the bolt and do it to spec.
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