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Engine Tightening Torques   |   Chassis Tightening Torques
Chassis Tightening Torques
Item
Thread Size
Nm
ft.lb
Remarks
Lower & upper handlerbar holder
M8
23
17
Lower handlerbar holder
M12
40
29
Upper bracket and steering shaft
M22
130
94
Ring nut (steering shaft)
M25
3
2.2
See Note
Brake hose joint and lower bracket
M6
7
5.1
Front brake master cylinder cap
M4
2
1.4
Upper bracket and inner tube
M6
10
7.2
Front brake master cylinder
M6
10
7.2
Union bolt (brake hose)
M10
30
22
Muffler stay and frame
M8
26
19
Muffler stay and muffler
M10
30
22
Ignition coil
M6
7
5.1
Swingarm pivot shaft
M18
125
90
Relay arm and swingarm
M12
59
43
Relay arm and connecting rod
M12
59
43
Relay arm and shock absorber
M10
40
29
Rear shock absorber, connecting rod and frame
M12
59
43
Drive belt case (upper) and swingarm
M6
10
7.2
Drive belt case (lower) and swingarm
M6
7
5.1
Mud guard and swingarm
M6
7
5.1
Fuel petcock and fuel tank
M6
7
5.1
Fuel sender and fuel tank
M6
7
5.1
Fuel tank (rear) and frame
M6
7
5.1
Meter cover and fuel tank
M6
7
5.1
Side cover and frame
M6
7
5.1
Starter relay and battery positive lead
M6
7
5.1
Starter relay and starter motor lead
M6
7
5.1
Rear fender side mold and rear fender stay
M8
30
22
Sidestand bolt and nut
M10
48
35
footrest bracket and fram
M10
48
35
Rear footrest and frame
M8
23
17
Rear master cylander and rear brake bracket
M8
23
17
Rear brake reservoir tank
M6
4
2.9
Union bolt (rear brake hose)
M10
30
22
Footrest bracket and rear brake bracket
M8
16
11
Footrest bracket and shift rod bracket
M8
16
11
Front wheel axle
M18
78
56
Front wheel axle pinch bolt
M8
19
13
Rear wheel axle nut
M18
150
110
Front brake caliper
M10
40
29
Rear brake caliper
M10
40
29
Brake disc and wheel
M8
23
17
Lt
Caliper bleed screw
M8
6
4.3
Drive pulley and rear wheel cluch hub
M12
95
68
Rear brake caliper bracket and swingarm
M10
48
35
Engine monting bolt (cylander head and engine stay)
M10
48
35
Engine monting bolt (crankcase and engine stay)
M12
88
64
Engine monting bolt (crankcase and frame)
M12
88
64
Engine stay and frame
M10
48
35
Transfer gear case stay and frame
M8
30
22
Note: First, tighten the ring nut to about 52 Nm (37 ft.bl) with a torque wrench, then loosen the ring nut completely.  Retighten the ring nut to specification.
Lt  = Locttite