After you torque a fastener, it's never a bad idea to go back in a few and check it again either.
How necessary is a torque wrench?
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Thanks, I never used a torque wrench before but am now understanding the importance of one
I highly recommend. Use mine ALL the time. Before buying, look at the range options; I ended up having to have 2 (one for really light values, and another one for that 78 ft/lbs. for the rear axel bolt...
They don't put all those torque values in the service manual for nuthin
They don't put all those torque values in the service manual for nuthin
They don't put all those torque values in the service manual for nuthin
Thats what I was thinking
I highly recommend. Use mine ALL the time. Before buying, look at the range options; I ended up having to have 2 (one for really light values, and another one for that 78 ft/lbs. for the rear axel bolt...
They don't put all those torque values in the service manual for nuthin
72.5 ft lbs
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I suggest getting a 3/8 and a 1/2 inch drive click torque wrench. I'm in the military and by installation manual required theres a torque required for all use on military aircraft hardware. Same technique i use to save my life at work and combat i apply at home in my garage. Torques are there for a reason. 18.5 yrs of service, 15years of crewing Army helicopters and 3 yrs 24K + miles of riding motorcycles i don't deviate from manufactuers specs or cut corners. Call me anal if you want but that's ok i'm still alive and here to reply to this thread.
I have torque wrenches they're very handy. There's really only a few bolts that I follow the torque guidlines. Not critical bolts never see my torque wrench. Over time you get very familiar with the bolts on your bike and may not use a torque wrench on them all the time.
knock on wood, I don't ham fist things and haven't stripped any when not using a torque wrench.
knock on wood, I don't ham fist things and haven't stripped any when not using a torque wrench.
It all depends on your experience. If you take your bike to a professional shop, they don't torque every bolt. Engine work, where heat expansion takes effect, it is critical to use a torque wrench, with experience, other places it really does not matter once you have developed the feel for it.
Remember, even with the greatest torque wrench out there, a lot of external factors affect torque. For instance, if you torque the rear wheel axle nut with a bit of grease on the threads to what the book says, you will over-torque by about 30% and may stretch the threads a bit. Torque it absolutely clean and dry, 72.5 lb ft will be right, but every time you do this, you scuff the threads. So, long story short, I grease the nut and tighten by feel.
Torque values are a good thing to do, if you are not used to wrenching, but remember normal industry values are developed on clean dry threads for factory assembly.
Remember, even with the greatest torque wrench out there, a lot of external factors affect torque. For instance, if you torque the rear wheel axle nut with a bit of grease on the threads to what the book says, you will over-torque by about 30% and may stretch the threads a bit. Torque it absolutely clean and dry, 72.5 lb ft will be right, but every time you do this, you scuff the threads. So, long story short, I grease the nut and tighten by feel.
Torque values are a good thing to do, if you are not used to wrenching, but remember normal industry values are developed on clean dry threads for factory assembly.
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