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by EH2Zee
Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Motorcycle driving test
Replies: 19
Views: 2566

Re: Motorcycle driving test

In California, you can take the MSF course. If you make it though that (4 hrs class+ 1/2 day riding + 1/2 day riding) they take that as having passed the practical test. And it's done on little 250's! While I had ridden years ago (but not for many years while kids were growing up, etc.), I found the...
by EH2Zee
Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Rules of thumb for estimating ft/lbs of force?
Replies: 11
Views: 2174

Re: Rules of thumb for estimating ft/lbs of force?

Get a torque wrench. It matters, and they're not that expensive. Do you folks typically recemmend to have two torque wrenches - one for the little stuff and one for the big stuff? I have a hard time believeing that my (admittedly cheap) torque wrench is even close to accurate in the lowest ranges.....