Glad you like it. I hope it helps youbone day. Feel free to check out my other videos. Hopefully you may find something valuable there too

3dmixer the answer to your comment has already been addressed in previous comments.

ok. I wasn't reading the comments.

That ain't no shit , just check on multiple ones though cause even from factory they don't get it correct sometimes, I did this years ago had a close call of disasters, after breaking a rocker arm bolt on my tractor.

No problem and thank you. As long as you're pretty sure that the bolt or nut was properly torqued down before, this works like a charm

Glad I could help!

LukePlays np. thanks for the comment. I've used this trick with great success over the years. i hope this helps out. feel free to share this vid on facebook and maybe it can help someone else out.

Yeah!

No problem. It's just something I noticed I was doing for years. Thought it would've made a good tip.

No problem. I hope it helps you. Good luck with your projects

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No problem. Thanks for posting!

Thanks! Just be certain that the bolts or nuts have been properly tightened beforehand.

Thanks! However; it only works assuming it was properly torqued in the first place. But a nice trick to have nonetheless

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks a lot!

Thank you very much. I do my best to put forward what I can to help people out

Assuming that they are properly tightened in the first place, it's a great place to start.

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful!

No problem make sure you only use this trick if you are certain the bolt was properly torqued before you get to it. Or if you have no other option. Good luck. Glad i could help

Thetrucky69 you are exactly right. In my case, my bike has never seen a dealership or a mechanic so all the nuts and bolts are properly torqued. And you should always consult your service manual for the correct specification. But in the case you can't get such information, you must know as much about the history of the bike as possible to see what work has been performed so you know which bolts might have been improperly torqued. There have been rare cases that i have done this trick and haven't felt comfortable with the force required to line up the lines and stopped short. For the most part however, if the bolt has been holding something in place for quite a long time, it is most likely fine to torque it down this way. I absolutely do not recommend this method when it comes to engine internals such as cams and head bolts. This is made to be a last ditch effort in the event you absolutely can't get a proper torque.

The Motorcycle Boss I don't work on motorbikes I repair lawn mowers and I have all of the manuals with all the torque specs but your test can be done for any engine that's for sure. Your reply makes sense and your test will definitely come in handy thanks 👍🔧🔩

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Thanks! Glad you like it. Just be sure it was tightened properly to begin with. Don't want to start with bad data.

You're welcome! No problem. Glad to be of service!

Awesome. As long as it was originally torqued down properly, it should be a near fool-proof way to do it.

Thanks! Just be sure to only use this trick if you are confident that it was tightened properly before you removed the bolt. Also, friction can increase over time due to grime and corrosion so use your best judgement on when you think you should stop. Ride safe! I look forward to hearing from you in future videos!

Try to find your service manual online for free or look at forums online for people performing the same job. You may come across the torque spec. If it doesnt come in your package, use this trick but remember to mark the bolt and nut against the strut, cowling, or frame in case your style of bike has a strut mount that has a removable bolt.

hi no they dont come with instructions lol

@@TheMotorcycleBoss hi i would not trust a forum i have struts to do tomorrow thanks for this excellent idea

XD Yes.

Thats a shame. As long as you are sure it's been tightened properly before, this trick can be useful. Im glad this can help you. Good luck with your projects

I saw your vid and your method was genius.

Torque Right What The Torque great question. And you are correct. Variables like wet, dry, and rust can alter your torque spec per bolt. Best thing to do is to ensure all bolts are the same condition before torquing them. As in cleaning off loctite or soaking them in wd-40 to remove rust. This is something you will almost never have to do but something to keep in mind when the time arrives. My motorcycles have never been in a shop and every bolt on them has been tightened by the factory or by me last. And if you don't know if they were torqued down properly before, and it is safe to ride and nothing is falling apart, assume it is set to spec. (Don't fix what isn't broken mentality) as far as which torque specs are common to keep track of, i find these to be the most important for my bikes: rear axle nut, front axle nut, rear sprocket nuts, front sprocket nuts, oil drain bolt, front and rear brake caliper bolts, front fork axle pinch bolts, top yoke pinch bolts, and bottom yoke pinch bolts. Depending on your regular maintenance, you may find other ones to be priority. I hope this helps. Thanks for your comment. I hope the rest of my videos can help you out as well. Cheers

Yes. This should only be used as an absolute last resort.

Thanks! I hope it was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to let me know what you thought. Cheers!

You're welcome, jerk.

No problem.

Your comment haunts the video

XD Mentioning TTY bolts is a great addition to this video. However; I would like to assume that if people must resort a trick like this to retighten something, they probably aren't dealing with a TTY bolt. But people have suprised me in the past.

It's only for people that have no other way to get or find their proper torque spec. Just a last ditch effort to secure a fastener. Plus I've been doing this for over a decade on cars and motorcycles with absolutely zero issues. Can't argue with results

Seems like you didn't notice the 90 proof peppermint schnappes I added to it. Foofoo.... lol.

Rob H i understand where you are coming from. However, many people that watch my videos have limited knowledge about mechanics and are most likely just trying to get by with their limited tools. Many people dont have the funds to spend on an expensive torque wrench they believe they will only use once. So this is only for those "in a pinch" moments. This is not a complete replacement for using a proper torque wrench. Only for those situations where you cant get a torque wrench on a bolt for some reason, don't have a service manual to get the proper torque, or dont have the funds for a torque wrench. Your concern has already been brought up and i have already properly addressed it in a previous comment.

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MG V7II hey thanks for the comment. Sorry to hear you weren't very happy with this video. let me see if i can clear some things up tho. Working on numberous bikes through the years, there will be a time or two where any mechanic will not be able to access a service manual. Ask any tech and they will tell you the same thing. You learn to stop depending on service manuals and figure things out yourself. Which is where i found this trick valuable. the Guzzi V7 has indicators on key fasteners but not all bikes come with those indicators. Next was you thought i used a torque wrench to loosen this nut - you are correct that you shouldn't; and i didn't. the torque wrench was strictly used to tighten the nut. the wrench used to loosen it was Kobalt 3/8 ratchet item #85870. You stated that the correct way of saying ft-lbs is "pounds-feet" and you are correct about that. i am very aware that i say it incorrectly but that is a personal preference and doesn't affect my torque specs. Me using ft-lbs instead of newton-meters is a personal choice. i have a torque wrench that measures in newton-meters as well but i prefer to use ft-lbs which yet again, doesn't affect my torque specs. it is simply a preferred measurement i like to use. And you are incorrect about saying that most bikes' torque values are given in newton-meters. reason why is because service manuals give different torque measurements for the same fasteners (ft-lbs, newton-meters, in-lbs, etc.) i hope this clears things up for you and i hope to hear from you in my future videos.

Not all bike manuals show the specs for one thing and also if you re-watch the video he used a ratchet to loosen the bolt not the torque wrench as you suggested Mr. Know-it-all....

No problem. I hope this helps you one day

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Common sense dictates to already take that into account. I've used this trick a million times and there have been a number of instances that I stopped short because of not feeling right about the amount of torque

You got lucky a million times you mean. Totally misleading video

No. Just not an idiot

Thanks! Glad I could help!