Razortip2
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Was looking for a torque tool can't find one that low of lbs that won't cost as much as the dam 300.00 dollar rear tire
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May not be the best but certainly good enough for the job in hand.
https://www.amazon.com/BULLTOOLS-Du...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
https://www.amazon.com/BULLTOOLS-Du...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Razortip2
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Thanks
Ralsmith
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Just remember to tighten them in stages, I did mine at 2NM per stage. That way the gasket does not squeeze out when you tighten the bolts, it took a few more minutes to complete but no leaks after. I used a gear works digital torque wrench for the job
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"And this one is just right" ~ Goldilocks
I think you'd be very lucky if just tightening the bolts fixes the problem. As far as changing the gasket yourself, of course the way to gain mechanical experience is simply to start doing it. You'll not only save money, but gain a better understanding of your bike. And, when you want to check the valve tolerances you'll be one step closer to knowing how to do that job. Get a torque wrench like the one someone mentioned above that does low settings. Even if it's not 100% accurate it will, at least, allow you to get the bolts tightened uniformly. Also, search out @sonny's turn-by-turn description of the process for replacing the gasket. You can do it.
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Razortip2
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I was looking over some of the area where the oil seems to be seeping and the cam cover from the header side of the bike, the front 2 cover bolts don't look to have heads or keys to be removed what am I looking at do I need a special tool for those to bolts ?
Ralsmith
Supercharged
Those are same as all the other bolts, do they have the vanity chrome plugs stuck in top of bolt? If so flip them off with small flat blade screwdriver
Razortip2
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Ok,thanks for info didn't want to start pulling bolts and have 2 that for some reason they pressed in and needed to be drilled and threaded and pulled out
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