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Message started by Toroso on 07/09/13 at 09:52:36

Title: Tools
Post by Toroso on 07/09/13 at 09:52:36

Looks like I'll need a torque wrench for the cam chain tensioner mod. Are the cheapos on eBay any good?

Title: Re: Tools
Post by WD on 07/09/13 at 10:18:58

No, they are not. Just get one at Autozone if you think you need one.

Sidecase bolts only need to be hand tight. Start at one, tighten it down snug. Once you are back to the first one, do them again until snug. Walk away from them at that point.

Lower engine and foot control mounting bolts... throw away the chrome capped stock nuts, replace with all metal self locking versions. As tight as you can get them.

I'll have to reread the swap specs, can't see where a torque wrench is really needed, since you don't need to gut the case like you would for a chain swap or clutch job... :-?

Title: Re: Tools
Post by Toroso on 07/09/13 at 10:21:01

7467230 wrote:

Sidecase bolts as in clutch cover?

Title: Re: Tools
Post by verslagen1 on 07/09/13 at 10:30:48

if you're looking for good and cheap, get the beam style.
clickers are unreliable, especially cheap ones.

Title: Re: Tools
Post by WD on 07/09/13 at 10:38:00

Yep, clutch cover bolts. It's technically the right outer case.

I think those are put in with inch pounds, so get the right wrench if you plan to torque them to factory spec.

I just use a 1/4" drive ratchet and an extension to do mine. Haven't broken one yet or had a leaker yet. And I've had a lot of Japanese bikes.

Title: Re: Tools
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/09/13 at 11:17:55

I just use a 1/4" drive ratchet and an extension to do mine. Haven't broken one yet or had a leaker yet. And I've had a lot of Japanese bikes.

HOW you grip the ratchet helps feel the clamping effect grow & max out.
A thumb on the head & closing fingers instead of gripping the ratchet handle & applying " whole arm" power. Slow & careful, feel the bolts., busted , stripped stuff is no fun. You can always hit them again if it leaks,,once its messed up, ya got more work.

Title: Re: Tools
Post by Blinky-FSO on 07/09/13 at 11:56:52

063D203D213D520 wrote:

Looks like I'll need a torque wrench for the cam chain tensioner mod. Are the cheapos on eBay any good?

Beam style from Sears, about $20 bucks or so. The torque for those side cover bolts is not much,6 to 9 pounds if I remember right. If you go without a torque wrench, easy does it.

Good hunting

Title: Re: Tools
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/09/13 at 12:26:58

i went to sears for a 3/8ths beam..

Title: Re: Tools
Post by old_rider on 07/10/13 at 14:55:48

same here, got the sears beam one