Torque

Tightening Torque
The following tables list the tightening torque for the major fasteners requiring use of a non-permanent locking agent or silicone sealant etc.
Letters used in "Remarks" column mean
AL		Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to insure even tightening torque
G		Apply grease to the threads
L		Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads
MO		Apply molybdenum disulfide grease oil solution
R		Replacement parts
S		Follow the specific tightening sequence
Si		Apply silicone grease
SS		Apply silicone sealant

Fuel System
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Air Cleaner Housing Screws	9.7 in-lb
Air Cleaner Housing Clamp Bolts	17 in-lb
Air Cleaner Housing Mounting Bolts	61 in-lb
Air Inlet Duct Mounting Bolts	87 in-lb	L
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt	87 in-lb
Crankshaft Sensor Bolts	52 in-lb
Delivery Pipe Mounting Screws (Nozzle Assy)	30 in-lb
Delivery Pipe Mounting Screws (Throttle Assy)	30 in-lb
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Mounting Bolts	61 in-lb
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Pulley Bolt	43 in-lb
Fuel Pump Bolts	87 in-lb	L, S
Nozzle Assy Mounting Bolts	61 in-lb
Separator Bracket Mounting Bolt	7 in-lb
Throttle Body Assembly Holder Clamp Bolts	27 in-lb
Throttle Body Holder Bolts	106 in-lb	L
Throttle Cable Holder Plate Bolt	35 in-lb	L
Vehicle-down Sensor Bolts	52 in-lb
Water Temperature Sensor	18	SS

Cooling System
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Coolant-bypass Fitting Bolt	78 in-lb	L
Coolant Drain Bolt (Cylinder)	87 in-lb
Coolant Drain Bolt (Water Pump)	78 in-lb
Coolant Reserve Tank Mounting Bolts	61 in-lb
Impeller Bolt	87 in-lb
Oil Cooler Mounting Bolts	15
Radiator Bracket Mounting Bolt	87 in-lb
Radiator Lower Bolt	61 in-lb
Radiator Upper Bolts	87 in-lb
Thermostat Housing Cover Bolts	52 in-lb
Water Hose Clamp Screws	17 in-lb
Water Hose Fitting Bolts (Cylinder)	87 in-lb
Water Hose Fitting Bolts (Head Cover)	11
Water Pump Cover Bolts	106 in-lb
Water Temperature Sensor	18

Engine Top End
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Air Suction Valve Cover Bolts	87 in-lb	L
Camshaft Cap Bolts	106 in-lb	S
Camshaft Chain Tensioner Cap Bolt	15
Camshaft Chain Tensioner Mounting Bolts	97 in-lb
Cam Sprocket Mounting Bolts	11	L
Cylinder Head Bolts (M9)	29	MO, S
Cylinder Head Bolts (M6)	106 in-lb	S
Cylinder Head Cover Bolts	87 in-lb
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Mounting Nuts	61 in-lb
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Pulley Bolt	43 in-lb
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Cable Adjuster Locknuts	61 in-lb
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Cable Locknuts	61 in-lb
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Cover Bolts	61 in-lb
Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt	13
Exhaust Manifold Holder Nuts	13
Exhaust Pipe Mounting Bolt	21
Exhaust Manifold Holder Studs	-	(stopped)
Front Camshaft Chain Guide Bolt (Lower)	106 in-lb
Front Camshaft Chain Guide Bolt (Upper)	18
Muffler Body Clamp Bolt	12
Muffler Body Mounting Bolts	21
Muffler Rear Cover Bolts	61 in-lb
Muffler Side Cover Bolts	61 in-lb
Muffler Upper Cover Bolts	61 in-lb
Upper Camshaft Chain Guide Bolt	18
Spark Plugs	113 in-lb
Oxygen Sensors	18
Throttle Body Assembly Holder Clamp Bolts	26 in-lb
Throttle Body Holder Bolts	106 in-lb	L
Water Passage Plugs	15	L

Clutch
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Clutch Cover Bolts (M6, L = 40mm)	87 in-lb
Clutch Cover Bolts (M6, L = 25mm)	87 in-lb
Clutch Hub Nut	100	R
Clutch Lever Clamp Bolts	69 in-lb	S
Clutch Spring Bolts	78 in-lb
Sub Clutch Hub Bolts	18	L

Engine Lubrication System
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Oil Filler Cap	17 in-lb
Air Bleed Bolt	87 in-lb
Engine Oil Drain Bolt	22
Oil Cooler/Oil Filter Case Mounting Bolts	15	L
Oil Pump Gear Bolt	87 in-lb	L
Oil Cooler Mounting Bolt	15
Oil Filter	23	G, R
Oil Filter Guard Bolts	35 in-lb	L
Oil Filter Holder Bolt	18	L
Oil Pan Bolts	87 in-lb
Oil Passage Nozzle	43 in-lb
Oil Passage Plugs (Taper)	15	L
Oil Passage Plugs (Left Side)	13
Oil Pressure Release Valve	11	L
Oil Pressure Switch	11	SS
Oil Pressure Switch Terminal Bolt	-	(Hand-Tighten)
Water Hose Clamp Screws	17 in-lb
Water Pump Cover Bolts	104 in-lb	L

Engine Removal/Installation
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Adjusting Collar Locknut	36	S
Adjusting Collar	87 in-lb	S
Lower Engine Mounting Nut	33	S
Lower Engine Mounting Bracket Bolt	18	S
Middle Engine Mounting Nut	33	S
Upper Engine Mounting Bolts	33	S

Crankshaft/Transmission
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Breather Plate Bolts	87 in-lb	L
Connecting Rod Big End Bolts	SEE TEXT	MO
Crankcase Bolts (M8) (Lower) (First)	11	MO, S
Crankcase Bolts (M8) (Lower) (Final)	23	MO, S
Crankcase Bolts (M6, l = 50mm) (Lower)	104 in-lb	S
Gear Position Switch Screws	26 in-lb	L
Crankcase Bolts (M8, L = 90mm) (Upper)	20	S
Crankcase Bolts (M8, L = 75mm) (Upper)	20	S
Crankcase Bolts (M6, L = 68mm) (Upper)	104 in-lb	S
Transmission Case Bolts (M8)	15
Transmission Case Bolts (M6)	87 in-lb
Piston Oil Nozzles	26 in-lb
Gear Positioning Lever Bolt	104 in-lb
Oil Passage Plugs (Taper Side)	15	L
Oil Passage Plugs (Left Side)	13
Oil Pressure Switch	11	SS
Fitting ( Breather)	11	L
Oil Passage Nozzle	43 in-lb
Oil Pressure Switch Terminal Bolt	-	(Hand-Tighten)
Bearing Holder Screws	43 in-lb	L
Shift Drum Cam Holder Bolt	104 in-lb	L
Shift Lever Bolt	61 in-lb
Shift Pedal Mounting Bolt	18
Shift Shaft Return Spring Pin	21	L
Shift Tie-Rod Locknuts	61 in-lb
Starter Clutch Bolt	36
Starter Clutch Bolt Cap	-	(Hand-Tighten)
Timing Inspection Cap	-	(Hand-Tighten)
Starter Clutch Cover Bolts	87 in-lb
Idle Gear Cover Bolts	87 in-lb

Wheels/Tires
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Front Axle Clamp Bolts	15	AL
Front Axle Nut	94
Rear Axle Nut	94

Final Drive
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Engine Sprocket Cover Bolts	87 in-lb
Engine Sprocket Nut	92	MO
Rear Sprocket Nuts	43
Chain Guide Bolts (Front)	87 in-lb	L
Chain Guide Bolt (Rear)	43 in-lb	L

Brakes
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Caliper Bleed Valves	69 in-lb
Brake Hose Banjo Bolts	18
Brake lever Pivot Bolt	9 in-lb	Si
Brake Lever Pivot Bolt Locknut	52 in-lb
Brake Pedal Bolt	78 in-lb
Front Brake Light Switch Screw	10 in-lb
front Brake Reservoir Cap Stopper Screw	10 in-lb
Front Brake Disk Mounting Bolts	20	L
Front Brake Pad Pins	13
Front Caliper Assembly Bolts	20
Front Caliper Mounting Bolts	25
Front Master Cylinder Bleed Valve	52 in-lb
Front Master Cylinder Clamp Bolts	78 in-lb	S
Rear Brake Disk Mounting Bolts	20	L
Rear Caliper Mounting Bolts	18
Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts	18
Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Locknut	13

Suspension
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Front Axle Clamp Bolts	15	AL
Front Fork Bottom Allen Bolts	20
Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower)	18	AL
Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper)	15
Front Fork Top Plugs	26
Piston Rod Nuts	15
Rear Shock Absorber Bracket Nut	43
Rear Shock Absorber Nut (Lower)	25
Rear Shock Absorber Nut (Upper)	25
Swingarm Pivot Adjusting Collar	15	S
Swingarm Pivot Adjusting Collar Locknut	72	S
Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut	81	S
Tie-Rod Nuts	43
Uni-trak Rocker Arm Nut	25

Steering
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower)	18	AL
Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper)	15
Handlebar Bolts	18
Handlebar Position Bolts	87 in-lb	L
Steering Stem Head Nut	58
Steering Stem Nut	15
Switch Housing Screws	31 in-lb

Frame
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Front Fender Mounting Bolts	35 in-lb
Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts	18
Rear Footpeg Bracket Bolts	18
Rear Frame Bolts	32	L
Sidestand Bolt	32	G
Sidestand Bracket Bolts	36	L
Sidestand Switch Bolt	78 in-lb	L
Windshield Mounting Bolts	4 in-lb

Electical System
Fastener	Torque ft-lb	Remarks
Alternator Cover Bolts	87 in-lb
Alternator Lead Holding Plate Bolt	87 in-lb	L
Alternator Rotor Bolt	115
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt	87 in-lb
Crankshaft Sensor Bolts	52 in-lb
Cylinder Head Cover Ground Bolt	87 in-lb
Front Break Light Switch Screw	10 in-lb
Front Turn Signal Light Mounting Screws	10 in-lb
Headlight Mounting Screws	10 in-lb
License Light Assembly Screws	8 in-lb
License Light Mounting Screws	10 in-lb
Meter Mounting Screws	10 in-lb
Gear Position Switch Screws	26 in-lb	L
Rear Turn Signal Light Lens Screws	9 in-lb
Rear Turn Signal Light Mounting Screws	10 in-lb
Regulator/Rectifier Bolts	61 in-lb
Regulator/Rectifier Bracket Nuts	61 in-lb
Side Stand Switch Bolt	78 in-lb	L
Spark Plugs	113 in-lb
Speed Sensor Bolt	61 in-lb	L
Stater Coil Bolts	106 in-lb	L
Starter Motor Cable Terminal Bolt	26 in-lb
Starter Clutch Bolt	36
Starter Motor Mounting Bolts	87 in-lb
Starter Relay Cable Terminal Bolts	35 in-lb
Switch Housing Screws	31 in-lb
Tail/Brake Light Mounting Bolts	35 in-lb
Vehicle-down Sensor Bolts	52 in-lb
Water Temperature Sensor	18	SS
Idle Gear Cover Bolts	87 in-lb
Starter Clutch Cover Bolts	87 in-lb
Starter Clutch Bolt Cap		(Hand-Tighten)
Timing Inspection Cap		(Hand-Tighten)

Basic Torque for General Fasteners
The table below, relating tightening torque to thread diameter, lists the basic torque for the bolts and nuts. Use this table for only the bolts and nuts which do not require a specific torque value. All of the values are for use with dry solvent-cleaned threads
Thread Diameter		Torque
5		30-43 in-lb
6		52-69 in-lb
8		10-13.5
10		19-25
12		33-45
14		54-72
16		83-115
18		125-165
20		165-240