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stewgnu

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Hi All,

 

 Am I correct in thinking that the torque figure for the head cover bolts is 8 - 12NM?

 I'm buttonin her back up tomo after a valve check...

 

Ta in advance,

 

Stew.

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Stew,

 

Yeah, 6mm screw: 8-12 NM. I've always wire brushed my threads and treated them to a dab of copper anti-seize. Wipe the gaskets and head surface clean. Tighten in a "star" pattern from the inside > out.

 

Same gaskets after 90,000+ miles! :thumbsup: (FWIW, I use LowRyter's "tug-squinch" method for the torque using a T-handle . . .)

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There is a lot of discussion about using copper paste on alu / steel connections. It may cause electochemical corrosion.

 

The head cover bolts on my bike always have some engine oil on them. They never get stuck.

 

I also rub some engine oil on the gasket and use the gasket time after time

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Cheers folks!  All back together, no leaks.

Still getting slight rough patch around 2500 - 3000 revs though...  kinda feels like a pulse backing up thru the system.

I'm starting to ride around it but that part of the revs is exactly where I find myself when accelerating out of roundabouts/slow corners.

Wonder how that other chap with the surging Ballabio got on.....

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if you still have the stock crossover that might be the source of the rough patch. changed mine to a Mistral x-over and the cough, hesitation I had (3200rpm) went completely away.

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There's the mistral crossover and titanuim cans on her at the mo.

I've been suspecting air leaks ever since the left throttle body got blown off.  I suppose next step is 2 safety pins and a look at the tps reading- which is what t'other chap (lugs) was about to sort.

 

At least it aint stopping me riding it though!

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