Originally Posted by
back4more
I think I have a feel for 6nm but my owners manual calls for 6.8nm on most bolts and I have this thing about correct torque.
You do realize that the 6.8nm for a M5 (4mm allen bolt) is the top end of a range. It doesn't mean you have to tighten it to 6.8nm.
It means you shouldn't exceed 6.8nm. so if you're fastiduous about tightening them to 6.8nm, and your torque wrench is off a bit, you may actually be exceeding the maximum torque spec.
See:
http://www.bike-manual.com/brands/bo...ut_torque.html
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