1100 Evo front spindle pinch bolts torque
Just re-fitting the front wheel after new tyre fitment.
The official Ducati workshop manual states a torque setting for the spindle clamp pinch bolts as 18NM +/-5%
I usually set the torque wrench a bit lower to begin with & after the click then increase it.
However, they have tightened up past my comfort zone (you know that sickening feeling when you give it a little more & it suddenly goes slack)? with no sign of a click.
I have tried another torque wrench with the same result.
I also checked the torque setting for the Sport Classic & they are actually higher at 20NM so it would appear there isn't an error in the manual.
I'm rather nervous of a) shearing a bolt or stripping the thread in the fork leg & b) having a pinch bolt come loose whilst riding.
Any suggestions?
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