Torque spec for head pipe bolts

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I am going to be reassembling my exhaust system this weekend. I ordered new gaskets but after looking at them it was probably a waste of money. They look like two SS pieces of flat sheet. BMW must rely on precision machining to make the seal.
But I need the torque specs for the two bolts that attach the head pipes to the cylinders.
 
When I installed my pro race I couldn't find this info... The instructions also said to not put back the gasket at all in my case.... So I snugged them! No prob since. While you are using the gasket I would use the spec, if found!
 
XUMERX said:
When I installed my pro race I couldn't find this info... The instructions also said to not put back the gasket at all in my case.... So I snugged them! No prob since. While you are using the gasket I would use the spec, if found!
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A contact at Cycle Werks in Barrington IL sent me this:
5nm closing torque, 25nm final torque
 
R18 100 said:
Torque specs for every bolt on an R1200c was once common literature. It seems this info is harder to find these days.
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That’s part of BMW’s attempt to tie owners to the dealership. Not only do I think it will ultimately fail. I believe it will drive people away from the brand.
I for one have purchased my last BMW product.
 
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