Originally Posted by
JeremyLC
Not yet. I'll check the max torque again when I get a chance, too. If it's really 12Nm, then I'll set my wrench higher and try again, though I probably should ask about the creaking first.
I had titanium clip-ons on a motorcycle and experienced creaking (a harsh dry sound) when tightening stainless bolts. I removed the blue factory anti seize from the bolts and greased them. That fixed it.
Might or might not be the same thing you are experiencing. Does the bolt on your post thread into a titanium piece?