Re: Oilhead cylinder torque

[Robert Silas <robert.silas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Torque angle gauge is sold in AutoZone stores, there I paid US $10.- for one.  In Canada it is on sale at Princess Auto for Cd. $6.99 (abt. US $ 5.00 no tax if shipped to the US) tel.: 1-800-665-8685. Sale price is between July 27- Aug. 15, regularly it's $12.99 Cn.
As far as I knew "R" bikes did not need to be angle torqued but it's required with "K" bikes.
The second cylinder??? If it's good don't fix it.
Bob Silas
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Pieter de Koninck 
  To: BMW-OILHEADS-DIGEST 
  Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 1:20 PM
  Subject: Oilhead cylinder torque


  I am sending this to the Tech list as well as the Oilheads list.

  I need to retorque one of the cylinder heads on my 99 R1100R. I read 
  the procedure in the shop manual, but just to make sure I'll ask you guys.

  It looks like you do all of the four-step torquing procedure one bolt 
  at a time. That is: loosen, torque, angular torque and re-torque all on a 
  single bolt before moving to the next. Correct?

  Should I do both cylinders just for good measure (only one was replaced)?

  The other question is a source for an angle gauge. Sears? Pep Boys (or 
  its ilk)? More specialized--do I need to hunt down the Snap-On truck?

  Thanks.

  Pieter
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