02-08-2023, 01:13 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-08-2023, 01:14 PM by Boxerboy55.)
(01-31-2023, 01:28 PM)SoCalR1200RS Wrote: So I went ahead and reinstalled the plug. I didn't torque it to exactly 20Nm - I had the wrench set correctly, but stopped when I felt it was "good n tight". I rode it about 20 miles, including highway, and see no leaks. I put a little piece of painter's tape over the bolt so I'd spot any leaks. I will continue to keep an eye on it, and will update this thread when I return to do the permanent time-sert repair.
Having read the above, I think you missed a complete thread strip by the skin of your teeth.
So I would have also simply checked the plug was running in and out ok, then re-fitted with O Ring.
My tip - DO NOT EVER use a torque wrench on small screws.
You’ve achieved the obvious, common schoolboy error, when trying to use a torque wrench way down at the bottom of the scale.
(I’m not being rude - just a figure of speech)
Save it for wheel bolts at 60Nm.
You need to develop a “feel” for fasteners of all kinds when tightening small screws and/or screwing anything into soft alloy or any other non-steel material.
Can you guess I’ve got a little grey hair left and a large tool box.
And the Torque Wrench is least used.