Gs1000g, take two.

[thebrandonbeezy]

I understand.
But, in my experiences as a gm technician, you get a feel for whats acceptable in this situation. Now obviously im not going to use my big half inch drive air gun.. i have a 1/4 inch specific for this sort of thing. Now if i had to guess the recommended trq spec would probably only be 5 to 13 ftlbs with somthing like this. But i just burped it on with the gun. Shouldn't be much tighter than that anyhow.

[mmattockx]

I understand.
But, in my experiences as a gm technician, you get a feel for whats acceptable in this situation.

I have heard this from a fair number of mechanics and it is usually wrong. I'm not dumping on you, this is a human nature thing and is widespread. Studies have been done where trained, experienced mechanics were asked to tighten various size fasteners by hand without a torque wrench. Invariably they over tighten small fasteners and under tighten large ones. Your example may be better because you used an impact that you know the level of torque output for, but it's worth keeping in mind that even well trained, experienced guys do a poor job of torquing fasteners by feel.

Now back to our regular programming...


Mark

[thebrandonbeezy]

Its no worries

[Bill C.]

Thanks for the link to the clip-ons. New project on the way.

[thebrandonbeezy]

Be sure to post pictures!
The bike will need to be lowered, in my case 31mm. Ill post a better pic of that tonight when i get home

[thebrandonbeezy]

Thanks for the link to the clip-ons. New project on the way.

this

20180105_221106 by Brandon Hobock, on Flickr

[Buffalo Bill]

Nice detail on the dust particles.

[thebrandonbeezy]

Those are there specifically to protect the anodized coating.. i swear!!!

[Fjbj40]

Every size of bolt has a maximum torque, I would look through my manual and find torque numbers for the same size/type of bolt or go online and find torque values. I am an engineer and a big believer in proper torquing of every critical fastener because I have seen enough failures caused by improper fastener torque to know it matters.


Mark

You are 100% correct there and a lot of people fail to follow torque specs! There is a minimum and maximum torque for all fasteners. Don't know the spec on the bolt your torquing for something critical? Change the bolt to a spec'd one!

It's funny, a certain individual on this forum belittled me because I made a statement similar to that in another thread, said I was a quack because I followed the FSM/manuals for torque values .

Removable loctite is a great idea on all critical fasteners as are lock washers or safety wire if wanted.

[gsrick]

Those are there specifically to protect the anodized coating.. i swear!!!

I thought it was to add weight to help keep the front end down.

[Sam 78 GS750]

Other than looks, what's the benefit to clip on vs full bars. Do they make a difference in steering and handling?

[thebrandonbeezy]

Sporty riding position, and in my case i had to lower the bike which will quicken the steering. I also prefer the look over standard bars

[thebrandonbeezy]

I thought it was to add weight to help keep the front end down.

Duhh!!! All them horse powers boy!!!!

[thebrandonbeezy]

I did this a while ago, forgot to post the pics. Haven't had it finished. Still need to smooth it all out and add a thin layer of foam. Ignore the mess please!

20180518_190438 by Brandon Hobock, on Flickr

20180518_190448 by Brandon Hobock, on Flickr

20180518_190455 by Brandon Hobock, on Flickr

20180518_190523 by Brandon Hobock, on Flickr

Makes me want to do white letters on the tires haha. Can't wait to start back up on this beast!

[gsrick]

Ah man that memory foam addition cost me over $100. That stuff is comfy.