[RBW] Re: Torque Spec's

2011-05-23 Thread Ginz
I would love to know the correct torque specs on brake cable anchor bolts. I seem to always gall them out. I just don't want that cable to break loose! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to

[RBW] Re: Torque Spec's

2011-05-22 Thread MichaelH
I have found that as I have aged I am more likely to under tighten allen bolts when using hand held keys. I've gone to a torque wrench just to give myself the extra leverage, although I suppose 3/8 ratchet driver would also provide that. michael On May 22, 12:14 pm, Eric Norris

[RBW] Re: Torque Spec's

2011-05-22 Thread charlie
When lifting weights seriously back in my twenties I snapped a few bolts working on my bikes then. These days I don't have that problem and can tell when a certain amount of resistance is met with a bolt or nut. Snug is the word I think of when wrenching.if the part still moves, snug it up a

[RBW] Re: Torque Spec's

2011-05-22 Thread Benedikt
The question still remains. On May 22, 6:16 pm, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Thanks, everyone who responded. I have never been overly concerned about the torque on the stem before, but my last crash sent my bars and stem all wracked.  I got to thinking more about it as I have the