There is an issue if they cannot determine the size of the socket or wrench they will need. There is nothing wrong with different aptitude levels and how much someone is willing to wrench on their bike. Where one person might have no issue pulling a primary, another person may be quite concerned about changing brake pads. I also understand there are different levels of mechanical aptitude. I also understand that a lot of people would like to work on their bikes, I think that’s great. So when the question comes up about socket sizes my immediate thought is are they even working on the same make and year of bike? My other concern at that question is: are they even capable of properly using tools if they can’t even figure out what size socket or wrench they need for a nut or bolt? Not everyone has a mechanical aptitude. Manufacturers change sizes quite frequently. It never ceases to amaze me on how many people seem to think that every nut and bolt on every model and year of bike are the same. The other issue is when the question is asked about the size of the socket or wrench needed for (bolt, nut, part here).
HARLEY TRANSMISSION TORQUE SPECS MANUAL
You should be using your service manual for your make, model, and year of bike to obtain the correct values. This is a perfect example on a critical drive component as to why you should not be asking about torque specifications. The next service manual picture is of the final torque for the compensating sprocket bolt on a 2015 Street Glide Special with a 103: 175 ft-lbs. The first service manual picture is of the final torque of the compensating sprocket bolt on a 2012 Street Glide with a 103. The pictures below will help you understand why I don’t give torque specifications when asked. To validate this argument I want to refer to a critical drive component on the motorcycle: the Compensating Sprocket. This type of issue is why I generally do not mention specific torque specifications and why I will not answer this question when asked. Seriously? Well, duh, yeah, different year, make of bike, hell, even a different size of the engine! Of course, it's going to be different! I guess he thinks his bike references the final word on torque values worldwide for each and every motorcycle…. I had a guy tell me the torque specification on one of my 2015 Street Glide Special videos was wrong because the torque value listed in his service manual was different for his 2008 Road King. There are to many variables on torque specifications between brands, makes, models, and even years of bikes and it's quite possible the person asking is referring to a completely different motorcycle. When I get this question it is not one I will answer, and I would encourage other viewers not to answer their question either. I am quite adamant in my videos about the use of a service manual if you're going to work on your bike. The first question I want to ask back is: why are you working on your bike without a service manual? How did I know you weren’t using a service manual? If you were referring to a service manual for your specific brand, make, model, and year of motorcycle you would have the torque specifications at the flip of a page and would not be asking for those values. The two questions I am referring to are: what size socket do you use for (bolt, nut, part here), and what are the torque specifications for (bolt, nut, part here). These questions if asked then bring a question I want to ask back. These two questions are specific questions that should not be asked. What issue? Address what you may be asking? Good questions! With over 100 videos uploaded and the vast majority of those relating directly to performing some kind of upgrade, customization, maintenance or repairs on motorcycles two questions surface with some frequency. It’s time I addressed the issue of tools & torque specifications.
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