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TIGHTENING TORQUE

The following charts are for reference only.  The user assumes all responsibility for the use of this material.  It is the responsibility of the user to verify the accuracy of this material before use.

ENGINE

Item N*m kg-m lb-ft
Cylinder head cover bolt 14 1.4 10.0
Spark Plug 11 1.1 8.0
Camshaft journal holder bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Cam chain tension adjuster bolt [F] 23 2.3 16.5
Cam chain tension adjuster bolt [R] 7 0.7 5.0
Cam chain tension adjuster mounting bolt 10 1.0 7.0
No. 2 cam drive idle gear/sprocket shaft 40 4.0 29.0
Cam chain tensioner mounting bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Cylinder head nut [M:8] 25 2.5 18.0
Cylinder head nut [M:6] 10 1.0 7.0
Cylinder head bolt [M:10] 47 4.7 34.0
Cylinder nut [M:6] 10 1.0 7.0
Water drain bolt [M:6] 5.5 0.55 4.0
Air bleeder bolt [M:8] 13 1.3 9.5
Impeller securing bolt 15 1.5 11.0
Clutch sleeve hub nut 95 9.5 68.5
Clutch spring set bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Clutch spring support bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Oil pressure regulator 28 2.8 20.0
No. 1 cam drive idle gear/sprocket nut 70 7.0 50.5
Primary drive gear nut 115 11.5 83.0
Generator cover plug 15 1.5 11.0
Valve timing inspection plug 23 2.3 16.5
Generator rotor bolt 160 16.0 115.5
Starter clutch bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Generator stator set bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Generator stator clamp bolt 5.5 0.55 4.0
Crankshaft position sensor set bolt 5.5 0.55 4.0
Gearshift cam stopper bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Gearshift cam stopper plate bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Gearshift arm stopper bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Oil pressure switch 14 1.4 10.0
Crankcase bolt [M:6] 11 1.1 8.0
Crankcase bolt [M:8] 26 2.6 19.0
Generator cover bolt [M:6] 11 1.1 8.0
Clutch cover bolt [M:6] 11 1.1 8.0
Gearshift cover bolt [M:6] 11 1.1 8.0
Water pump case bolt [M:6] 11 1.1 8.0
Oil gallery plug [M:16] 35 3.5 25.5
Oil gallery plug [M:8] 10 1.0 7.0
Oil drain plug 23 2.3 16.5
Piston cooling oil nozzle bolt 8 0.8 6.0
Oil pump mounting bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Conrod bearing cap bolt (Initial) 35 3.5 25.5
Conrod bearing cap bolt (Final)
After tigntening to the above torque, tighten 1/4 of turn (90 degrees)		      
Exhaust pipe bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Crankcase bearing retainer screw 8 0.8 6.0
Muffler mounting nut 23 2.3 16.5
Muffler joint nut 25 2.5 18.0
Oil cooler union bolt 70 7.0 50.5
Speed sensor rotor bolt 13 1.3 9.5
Engine sprocket nut 115 11.5 83.0
Engine mounting pinch bolt 27 2.5 19.5
Engine mounting bolt/nut [M:12] 93 9.3 67.5
Engine mounting bolt/nut [M:10] 55 5.5 40.0
Engine mounting thrust adjuster 10 1.0 7.0
Engine mounting thrust adjuster lock nut 45 4.5 32.5
Engine mounting bracket pinch bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Engine mounting bracket bolt [M:10] 59 5.9 43.0
Camshaft position sensor mounting bolt 8 0.8 6.0
Cooling fan thermo-switch 18 1.8 13.0
Engine coolant temperature sensor 18 1.8 13.0
Intale air temperature sensor 18 1.8 13.0
Fuel pressure check plug 10 1.0 7.0

 

CHASSIS

Item N*m kg-m lb-ft
Steering stem head nut 90 9.0 65.0
Steering stem lock nut 80 8.0 58.0
Steering damper bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Front fork upper clamp bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Front fork lower clamp bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Front fork cap bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Front fork inner lock nut 15 1.5 11.0
Front fork damper rod bolt 40 4.0 29.0
Front axle 100 10.0 72.5
Front axle pinch bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Handlebar set bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Handlebar clamp bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Front brake master cylinder mounting bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Front brake caliper mounting bolt 39 3.9 28.0
Front brake caliper housing bolt 21 2.1 15.0
Brake hose union bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Clutch master cylinder mounting bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Clutch hose union bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Air bleeder valve 7.5 0.75 5.5
Brake disk bolt (Front) 23 2.3 16.5
Brake disk bolt (Rear) 35 3.5 25.5
Rear brake caliper mounting bolt 26 2.6 19.0
Rear brake caliper housing bolt 30 3.0 21.5
Rear brake master cylinder mounting bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Rear brake master cylinder rod lock nut 18 1.8 13.0
Front footrest bracket mounting bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Front footrest bolt 39 3.9 28.0
Swingarm pivot shaft 15 1.5 11.0
Swingarm pivot nut 100 10.0 72.5
Swingarm pivot shaft lock nut 90 9.0 65.0
Torque link nut (Front) 28 2.8 20.0
Torque link nut (Rear) 35 3.5 25.5
Rear suspension rotary damper bracket bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Rear suspension rotary damper mounting bolt 50 5.0 36.0
Rear suspension rotary damper lever bolt 23 2.3 16.6
Rear suspension rotary damper custion rod bolt 50 5.0 36.0
Rear suspension spring unit cusion lever nut 65 6.5 47.0
Rear suspension spring unit cusion rod bolt 65 6.5 47.0
Rear suspension custion rod nut 65 6.5 47.0
Rear suspension spring unit mounting bolt (Upper and Lower) 50 5.0 36.0
Rear suspension spring unit height adjustor 115 11.5 83.0
Rear axle nut 100 10.0 72.5
Rear sprocket nut 60 6.0 43.5

 

TIGHTENING TORQUE CHART : For other bolts and nuts listed previously, refer to this chart

   Bolt Diameter  
(A) (mm)		     Conventional or "4" marked bolt            "7" marked bolt          
  N*m kg-m lb-ft N*m kg-m lb-ft
4

1.5

0.15

1.0

2.3

0.23

1.5
5

3

0.3

2.0

4.5

0.45

3.0
6 5.5 0.55 4.0 10 1.0 7.0
8 13 1.3 9.5 23 2.3 16.5
10 29 2.9 21.0 50 5.0 36.0
12 45 4.5 32.5 85 8.5 61.5
14 65 6.5 47.0 135 13.5 97.5
16 105 10.5 76.0 210 21.0 152.0
18 160 16.0 115.5 240 24 173.5

TIGHTENING TORQUE CHART : For Lockhart Anodized Bolts

Bolt
Diameter
(mm)

Inch Pounds
4 12
5 70
6 120
8 180