I replaced my front and rear tires and will be tracking this weekend. I did not have a torque wrench with me at the time and I have been searching online and getting mixed readings on what a good / solid setup. Can someone please confirm the following for a Novice rider : On the rear axle ~34 ft lbs. Front ~30. Front axle allens ~18 Front calipers ~25 Thanks in advance !
my r6 i do about 65-70 rear axle 35 front axle 15 allen bolts 25 caliper bolts u could get away with the same for yours
Just tighten it good by hand and safety wire it (with clips) easy fix for never needing a torque wrench again.
Thank you !!! I will use those. For those looking to save something on their hard drives for reference: http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/p...1616-21-61.pdf (right click >> Save as >> Save anywhere on your machine )
Feint, I take it you have an R6? or do you still have your Honda? I have the torque settings for the Hondas. I usually go a tad less.
I bought an R6 just for the track (bought it from Victor -yzfrookie) The Honda is just for street riding which means only on Fridays when I work from home and go out for lunch. Can you please post/PM me the settings for Honda so when i do maintenance work I can keep them for reference. thank you in advance.
You're right, just saw it - i assumed there was a different setting for track. You learn new something everyday :getdown: Will I see you this Saturday?:wheel:
Victor's bike is SLOW!!!!! Did he tell you how bad he flipped it doing a stoppie?!? you should not have bought that JK Victor!! It was a great bike!!
I would tighten them to spec for sure. There is a reason for the torque spec (Clearances, preload....). Its not just for the bolt not to fall out.
I bought a torque wrench in 2006 but have never used it or even remember how to adjust it! Never stripped anything or had anything come loose. It's not rocket science
then i am very curious as to why they specify settings and why people follow them? I have to assume it has to serve a purpose other than becoming loose or increase sales of tools.
Thanks for your honest opinions, i know im very slow but my friends saying it it's something else :,(
Short and sweet... Torque settings are to give the bolt shank a determined amount of stretch to achieve the desired clamping force that is needed for the applied forces on a given union.
I really dont want to start a big discussion here. But a screw on connection is designed to create enough pressing force to hold the part in place not by sitting on the bolt itself. There is a chance you snap the bolt if its not tightened enough. Cone type bearings (e.a. steering head) work with a defined preload, too loose or too tight and its not working as it should. But again, thats just what I do.