dont tork on your head

[Johnny Butt]

does anybody know where i can get the three bolts that hold the head cover on for a good price? i was putting mine back together and i was just about a 4 ft lbs and snap, then i did it to the other side too. i want the back one just incase.

[Dupontster]

Something like that you'll probably be better off just going to the dealer and they'll probably have to order them, but you'll have the right ones....

[benwa450r]

I broke one on my valve cover too. Only torque to 7 lb. ft.
I ended up ordering 2 from Honda. They did not have in stock.Only cost less than 3 dollars a piece. Not sure of part #. Most torque wrenches (clicker type) are from 10 to 150 lb. ft. settings. That's where I messed up. I Set torque wrench to 7 lb. ft. but minimum setting is 10 lb. ft which will snap bolt threads. Good luck.

[CdaleXtreme]

7 Lbs jeesh, they look weak but not that weak. Think it would be a good idea to used a little loctite, to help keep them in place?

[Johnny Butt]

you dont torq them that much but they dont seem to come loose. i dont think loctite would be a good idea because then they might snap when trying to loosen them. hey thanks for the info benwa450r ;)

[joe1l]

I broke mine too!!!:D Stupid bolts snap like nothing! Use a small ratchet and put them in tight then a 1/4 turn, don't use a big ratchet to do it, thats what screwed me up, i set my torque wrench to 7lbs, and 1 click over 7 it broke. :eek2:

[XC250R]

It is best to go by INCH-lbs or Newtons Nm. I don't know of any head bolts that will stand up to Foot-lbs.

[Hammer trx450r]

Originally posted by XC250R
It is best to go by INCH-lbs or Newtons Nm. I don't know of any head bolts that will stand up to Foot-lbs.

Thats w3hat i am thinking

[450rboy]

you think 600lbs of torq will do it. lol that is my biggest torq rench i got. lol

lmao