I have a question for you. I own a 2012 FLHRC with the 103cc. The bike now has 13,000 miles. I started to notice oil on the front cylinder Harley rocker cover, the front bolt. I put a wrench to it but it was tight. I checked the torque at 18 lb-ft. Thinking it moved a little, I rode the back and again found oil. I then put a wrench to the left front bolt and found it loose. I backed off the right bolt a hair and re-torque both bolts to 15 lb-ft. The book calls for 15 to 18 lb-ft and I like to start at the bottom. Tell me if what I did is acceptable ?PS. I am a member and enjoy checking in now and then. The videos are great. Thanks for the help. Jim G
Jim, evenly, re-tightening your Harley rocker cover is completely acceptable. However, this may only be a temporary fix if a gasket surface has been compensated by the constant vibration of the loosened rocker box. If this leak reappears, be sure to replace this rocker box gasket with a new H.D. gasket. Also, use a little Loctite on your rocker box hardware when you are on your way back together. Of course, torque evenly to factory specs. Thanks for your question and for your business.
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