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Snake · September 29th, 2018, 10:56 AM

14.5 ft lbs is very low on the scale of most torque wrenches and very easy to go past without hearing or feeling the click.
As you stated, hand tight and a little “umpfff” for good measure will be good. Also start up the bike and check for leaks. No leaks and you are good.

September 29th, 2018, 10:56 AM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	14.5 ft lbs is very low on the scale of most torque wrenches and very easy to go past without hearing or feeling the click. As you stated, hand tight and a little “umpfff” for good measure will be good. Also start up the bike and check for leaks. No leaks and you are good.