Pete in PA Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 I know for our factory bars it's 20 FT. LBS. but that's a allen bolt and these are bolts. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 I re-used the OEM bolt and tightened it to about 20 ft-lbs +/-. Mine haven't fallen off yet. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack82097 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Just checked my factory service manual. The proper torque value for the VFR bars is 20 ft lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 an umph ought to be good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRXX Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Here's how I usually torque fasteners.... Tighten until the original bolt breaks. Then go buy a new bolt, and tighten it just a bit less than the first time. :grin: Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrdxx Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 That was the way I used to do it, until I broke down and bought a torque wrench.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 Thanks guys, bars are on, I love em. Look WAY better then the Helibars I took off. They are 1/2" higher at mounting point, but droop less, so ends of bars are higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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