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CheesePreetza
11/30/2015 12:09pm
11/30/2015 12:09pm
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12/5/2015 11:53am
i have a 14 sx with 140 hours on it, started happening at around 120. The forks will slide up in the clamps. I have the inside free of any debris and i torque them to spec with a wrench that is also in spec. Is anyone else having this issue?
Going to give it a try before tomorrow.
Wonder if your upper clamp could be a little off-center from the lower clamp?
You can get false torques from dry, sticking bolts. I always like to ensure the threads are 100% and then apply a small amount of assembly grease to the bolts. Provides a very smooth and consistent feel.
I also re-torque each bolt a second time after tightening the last fastener to ensure all are properly seated.
The Shop
Even 5 ft lbs light on those pinch bolts would cause a problem like you are having. Assuming they are still 17nm and 12nm?
When I torque mine, I constantly go back and forth because with parallel pinch bolts, each "lean" on each other and can affect the torque values.
My suggestions is to get get your torque wrench checked and calibrated. Then like mxtech1 suggested to grease/anti-seize threads, no grease on end of bolt or in the hole.
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