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Old 01-11-2007, 11:01 AM   #173 (permalink)
tolson1948
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I ordered my spring from Latus HD last week and just got around to doing the switch yesterday. Not really sure if putting a little oil on the bolt threads when re-installing cover was a good idea but after using the brake clean and blowing out the holes I was able to torque them in three stages and did not notice any difficulty. The manual said low end of torque was 125 inch pounds so that is all the tighter I made them. Started @ 50 then 90 then stopped @ 125"#'s. I was going to use some blue loctite but did not feel comfortable doing that so if I check the tightness after a ride and all is still 125"#'s maybe it was not a bad idea. I am grateful to have access to this thread and the good reading it provided. Thanks
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