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Message: [QUOTE="97cr250, post: 859876, member: 57762"] Yes, the bolts have been cross tightened in a star pattern. The head and cylinder have been to two different shops for machining / inspection, including Pro Circuit. The only thing remaining is the torque of the bolts being incorrect when tighted by hand. I estimate that I tightened to about 40 ftlb...maybe that distorted the head gasket too much. I later found out that the head bolts should be tourqued to 17 -21ftlb. I have ordered my final head gasket; I will actualy torque with a torque wrench and hope for the best. If I still experience the blown head gasket symptoms, I will shoot the bike cause it's driving me :eek: [/QUOTE]