What are the torque specs for Windshield bolts? 08 GS.
What are the torque specs for windshield bolts? 08 GS.
Keep cracking windshield n thought it might be wrong torque. Replaced one end of Aug 2021.. that one broke in Jan 2022.. now this one broken.. NOT HAPPY!
Have been just snugging up with 3/8 ratchet... might switch to 1/4 drive.
Had read 8ft pounds.. but torque wrench I have, doesn't go that low!
I wouldn't use a Rachet on those type of bolts ..... On my GS & RSS after switching to larger windshields .... I epoxied 1in. X 1ln. pieces of sheet metal over the Holes to support the bolt heads .... never had an issue ... Mike
Last edited by BLUEKNIGHT911; 06-30-2022 at 12:32 AM.
While I have never looked at a 2008 GS windshield, based on your picture and the parts manual, I would use a 1/4" drive Torx bit and ratchet BUT would hold the ratchet right at its head tighten the bolts with just a couple of fingers on the ratchet. I would check the bolts after every ride for about a half dozen jaunts.
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