From:CJ e-mail:mathsci-A-hotmail.com
Subject:RE: Torque of head bolts on 165cc Date:Mon Oct 1 22:59:34 2012
Response to:17849
Gene,

I have gone through my manual and can find nothing about the head bolt
torque. Don't know if it will help, but nightrider.com has a page on torque
specs. They indicate that, if you don't know, torque based on fastener size.
I think that the studs are 5/16", so should be 19 ft lbs (if you buy this).

http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/hdtorquevalues.htm

Don't know how the process on the lightweights compares to the Sportster,
but this outlines that process - remember that the Sportster uses 7/16"
bolts...

Head Bolt Installation
Factory Method

For each cylinder head, start with head bolt numbered one. In increasing
number sequence (1-2-3-4), tighten the head bolt in three stages.

1. Tighten each bolt to 7-9 foot pounds of torque.

2, Tighten each bolt to 12-14 foot pounds of torque.

3. Mark each head bolt and head with aligning marks. Tighten each bolt 1/4
turn (90 degrees).

Hard to believe that the manual doesn't cover this.

CJ

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What is the proper torque value for the head bolts Also what is the
best gasket sealant to use?