Wilsons Sandbox

I intalled my 14t front sprocket today on my 99 KLR. Everything is perfect except for torquing the thing properly. I've got it as tight as I can with a crecent wrench (hey, at leaset I didn't use vise grips! but I would like to do it properly. The service manual just gives the torgue rating for the 'old style' system. Thanks in advance! Karl

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, toolbox21@w... wrote:

> I have seen alot of questions about torque specs. If you are worried > about undertorqueing, a light or medium strength loctite is an > inexpensive but very reliable insurance if you are afraid of > undertorqueing. To me exact torque is more important on somethings

than

> others. I personally would not pull out my torque wrench to

properly

> torque my footpeg retaining bolt. But that is just me.

Yes, I also have been curious about the concern over torque specs. I've got a torque wrench somewhere, that I've used probably a couple of times. I don't think I've ever had a failure that a I could attribute to inproper torque, and I seldom use loctite. I think much of that is because of good mechanical instincts and experience. But on the other hand - I've known people that would attach plastic panels with an inpact wrench. Unfortunatly - Some of them become mechanics at motorcycle dealerships. ;-( So - If you take your time and TRY to do the job right, which includes torquing properly, you will probably end up with a repair superior to what your dealership "mechanic" will do. Of course - you have to know your own limitations. I certainly have mine. So, I guess the upshot is -What toolbox said-