| Author | Message | ||
     Mmmi_grad |
Time to rip the factory a new one!!!!!! WTF Was 210 max and now 260lbs . What the hell are they smoking this is elementry crap. Unacceptable!!!!!!!! Phhh and I dont even own an XB !! What was the price tag again? Paper gaskets included no charge....and now this ? | ||
| No_rice |
that got changed along time ago. | ||
| Sokota |
I am staying with 190 ft lbs, [that is plenty enough clamping force] meticulous cleaned threads , blue Loctite 242 painted on nut and shaft full coverage ,overnite cure time , even though its anerobic. Will report any problems of course . Would like to hear why 260 ft lbs will hold better than 190 , 190 is the highest torque # i have seen on a bike , i lost count at a 100 bikes owned..... | ||
| M1combat |
You mean the paper gaskets were free? WTF? | ||
| Odinbueller |
Dude, you need to settle yourself. In 2006, there was a running change due to feedback from warranty claims. If you do not have any problems, like noises from your primary, theres no need to bust open the chaincase. Twin Cam torque spec changed on that fastener too, and a lot more models involved. Unless you experience a problem, then there's no need to worry. | ||
| Kdan |
Doncha wish they still made Quaaludes? | ||
| Dako |
They Don't??!!??!! What the %&*^ have I been eating?!?!?!?!?! Chill Bro  | ||
| Jackbequick |
Sokota, The SM for the Cyclones called for the red Loctite, that is quite a bit stronger than the blue. But you're right about the cleaning. And I degrease both parts to get all traces of oil off too. Jack | ||
| Davo |
Over kill torque must be due to excessive heat loosening the thread locker. Old race XR's are less than half the spec and they stay on with 50% more rpm. | ||
| Pwnzor |
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" | ||
| Jerseyguy |
Mine was broke.... & Moose fixed it. The nut came loose at around 1200 miles. I've had 3 dealerships tell me that they have had multiple occurrences of that nut coming loose. | ||
| Court |
That settles it. . . I'm taking my nuts to Moose for adjustment. | ||
| Firebolteric_ma |
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| Diablobrian |
I've had my nuts torqued before....It wasn't a pleasant experience.  I'd avoid it if I was you Court, especially since you ride a "tuber"  | ||
| Spatten1 |
They really should add a locking mechanism like on the mainshaft pulley. Standard stuff. | ||
| Buelldyno_guy |
The old bikes used duel tapered Timken bearings to control the crank side load and they did not need that high of a torque. The XB's use a large roller bearing and a thrust washer. If there is any loosening at all the crank end play starts to increase and that is not good. Most XB race engines making more that 125 HP have been modified to use Timken's and they are standard on the XBRR. ... There are additional cost involved in building and maintaining the crank using these bearings. ... Terry | ||
| Tbowdre |
what nut are we talking about...something on the primary i gather.... how would you know if its making a noise? noisy bastards anyway! >=) |
