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Gz Rider · 12-29-2011, 10:22 AM

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mgalactico · 12-29-2011, 03:21 PM

When I tightened it I used my fingers until snug and then I used a wrench for 1/8 of a turn. In the spring I'll learn if I did it well.

mgalactico

blaine · 12-29-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mgalactico

When I tightened it I used my fingers until snug and then I used a wrench for 1/8 of a turn. In the spring I'll learn if I did it well.

mgalactico

That should be fine.Often people make the mistake of tighten the plug too much and stripping the threads.

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Water Warrior 2 · 12-29-2011, 03:40 PM

Stripped threads are all too common. We sometimes forget that most engine and case parts of a bike are made of aluminum and easily strip. Gone are the days of a cast iron chevy small block and threads that were nearly impossible to strip out.

Gz Rider · 12-29-2011, 05:13 PM

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mole2 · 12-30-2011, 05:33 AM

If I knew then what I know now...hmmmmmmm.

I would have not gotten married. I would have bought all the Microsoft and Apple stock I could afford and then some. I would have... Ohhhhhh...you mean motorcycles.

Actually nothing. I tried to follow everything the instructors told me and, having been a mechanic for 15 years, I know how to wrench so I don't strip screw holes. Maybe I would have bought a better helmet as my first. But when I hit the ground it did it's job and it got retired.

Gz Rider · 12-30-2011, 10:37 AM

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Water Warrior 2 · 12-30-2011, 03:25 PM

webbikeworld has some good info on different helmets and the benefits of each. Proper fit is paramount in all helmets. Head and a matching helmet shape are the ideal combo.
I have had a series of HJC helmets and was pretty much satisfied with their fit. THEN I tried on a Shoei Multitech modular. OMG, what a difference in fit and comfort. That is my next helmet when the HJC modular is retired. Dang the cost, I'm worth it.

Gz Rider · 12-30-2011, 06:12 PM

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Water Warrior 2 · 12-30-2011, 08:36 PM

GZ Rider, sounds like you met an idiot pretending to be a salesperson.

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12-29-2011, 03:21 PM	#12
mgalactico Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 27	Re: If you knew then what you now know When I tightened it I used my fingers until snug and then I used a wrench for 1/8 of a turn. In the spring I'll learn if I did it well. mgalactico
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12-29-2011, 03:40 PM	#14
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: If you knew then what you now know Stripped threads are all too common. We sometimes forget that most engine and case parts of a bike are made of aluminum and easily strip. Gone are the days of a cast iron chevy small block and threads that were nearly impossible to strip out.
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12-30-2011, 05:33 AM	#16
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12-30-2011, 03:25 PM	#18
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: If you knew then what you now know webbikeworld has some good info on different helmets and the benefits of each. Proper fit is paramount in all helmets. Head and a matching helmet shape are the ideal combo. I have had a series of HJC helmets and was pretty much satisfied with their fit. THEN I tried on a Shoei Multitech modular. OMG, what a difference in fit and comfort. That is my next helmet when the HJC modular is retired. Dang the cost, I'm worth it.
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12-30-2011, 08:36 PM	#20
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