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#1 ·
ive got a '96 heritage and i need to put on a new drive belt(it broke) but i cant find the torque specs for any of the bolts/nuts for when i put it back together. any help/suggestions would be appreciated. thanks:thanks
 
#2 ·
You need a manual, as you need torque specs for the entire assembly of the primary cover, inner primary bolts, clutch hub nut, compensator, starter bolts, starter jackshaft bolt, swingarm pivot bolts and rear axle nut.

What I know off the top of my head:

1.) Primary cover bolts: 14-21 ft lbs
2.) Inner primary bolts: 18-24 ft lbs
3.) clutch hub: (left hand thread) 55-60 ft lbs
4.) compensator: 150-165 ft lbs
5.) starter bolts: 24-28 ft lbs
6.) Jackshaft bolt: 18-22 ft lbs
7.) swingarm pivot: ?? I *think* it's 90-110 range......
8.) rear axle nut: 60-65 ft lbs.
 
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#4 ·
That's cool....being an older bike, you can score one on Ebay maybe after you get the bike back on the road.
 
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#7 ·
someone answer me a question.... how can the MoCo spec a torque setting of BETWEEN 14-21 ft lbs? so....you can torque a bolt to 14, or almost DOUBLE that to 21 lbs? wtf?
 
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You do realize the difference between 14-21 ft lbs is minimal and a ratio so small on that type of fastener, that even doubling the low number, in most cases, you wouldn't do real any harm. You're given a wider range for torque ON NON-CRITICAL FASTENERS.

Critical fasteners have far less of a torque difference. Note compensator... 150-165. Only a 10% difference.

Inherently....torque values differ to some degree between different brand wrenches, wrench age, condition, bolt cleanliness and thread pitch condition.

Hence why a range is given. Stretch bolts have no range and head bolts even less.
 
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#8 ·
I ask, because they say that you have to have a tolerance of less than .003 to do a gear drive conversion...but then put out a spec like that
 
#10 ·
ok...learn something new every day. Thanks!
 
#13 ·
In addition to what has been said about torque specs. By using the lower number of range on lets say a 90-100 ftlbs. During a check of those bolts if it does not move then your good to go. If it does move, you can go to upper range of spec with out damaging any thing. If your already at top range of torque spec there may be other issues if it continues loosen up. IMOP
 
#19 ·
If you can't afford a manual.... you will be paying more than $300 to undo the damage you are about to create.... FYI... clutch nut, reverse thread... you're welcome.
 
#20 ·
well got it done today. it is pretty involved but ive got good mechanical skills and am somewhat patient lol. took it out and had to readjust the clutch,loosen the drive belt just a bit and adjust shift lever. but now onto other things like possibly mounting hard bags on the old heritage. thanks for all the help and tips guys.
 
#23 ·
Newbies showing off their knowledge. Better late than never. Should have been never.