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Old July 20th, 2012, 06:58 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by akcalhoun View Post
im about to clean my chain for the first time and was wondering if the front sprocket cover and chain cover bolts should be torque to spec or just until snug
Those and any bolts going into aluminum are better torqued to specs, since it is very easy to damage the threads or leave them loose.

That includes the spark plugs, although there is a difference between new and used washer.
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