Can you help me with the torque settings for some T-rex frame sliders, the Ducati shop manual says the Engine Frame mount bolts should be tightened to 60 NM within 5% (approx 44 Ft Lbs) as it is a saftey critical point. The instructions with the frame sliders say to tighten to manufacturers spec but not to exceed 35 Ft Lbs. I am a novice at these things and I am worried that if I only use the 35 Ft Lbs torque the engine will shake the frame apart or something stupid like that! Thanks
Tighten it till it goes slack then back it off a quarter of a turn. I'm no mechanic but you can't go wrong with that.
Personally I think manufacturers quote a torque setting for a purpose, I would stick with what the Ducati manual states....yes 60Nm assuming the T-Rex slders attach to (1) I would contact T-Rex and ask about this ;-)
I presume that T-Rex frame sliders are like the R&G ones I have fitted in having a solid metal insert to tighten against. If so, use the Ducati settings, You can't really over-compress metal at 44 ft lbs. If for some reason you are tightening against the plastic bung, which will not like over-compression, send them back cos they aren't safe.
Thats great thank you, they have an aluminium insert in the bung so I will tighten up to this. I have always had R&G stuff before and I bought the T-rex stuff this time as they were highly rated on a different forum. Lesson learnt, I will stick to what I know in future. G.
