Surprised how loose my manifold nutz were....

[Willtill]

...I just finished installing those chrome exhaust manifold covers that Rivco sells. When I stuck the 12mm socket on the acorn nuts to take them off, I didn't even really need the ratchet. The nuts just spun off with the socket and 2" extension :shock:

So, after installing the chrome covers and putting everything back together, I gave the nuts a good wrist snug (which equates to the 12-14 ft lbs recommended (utilizing my calibrated "dead reckoning")....:wink:


Any other fasteners on this bike that I need to check? I checked most of the obvious but NEVER considered the exhaust manifold acorn nuts. That shouldn't been even an issue. Or should it be, with these Rockets during assembly at the factory?

-or- do these exhaust manifold acorn nuts have a propensity to loosen after being cycled through heat cycles by the engine (warming up/cooling down)?


Kindest Regards,

-Will

 

[walleye_jig]

Check every one that holds the Chrome/Plastic around the radiator. I make it a habit to clean my bike with my wrenches next to me. (Old Harley habits are hard to break)

 

[xhdskip]

shifter nut is notorious.
locktite that one.

 

[owl]

Take the radiator shrouds off and check the nuts you can now see.

Missing those gave me an 18 month rattle.