2-12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Torque and Locking Agent
Horn Bolt
Regulator/Rectifier Bolts
Side Stand Bracket Nut Side
Stand Switch Bolt Neutral Switch
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.
Basic Torque for General Fasteners
Threads Diameter
(mm)
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Fastener
N·m
3.4 "< 4.9
5.9 "< 7.8
14 "< 19
25 "< 34
44 "< 61
73 "< 98
115 "< 155
165 "< 225
225 "< 325
Torque
N·m
kgf·m
8.0
0.82
71 in·lb
6.9
0.70
61 in·lb
8.0
0.82
71 in·lb
9.0
0.92
80 in·lb
15
1.5
Torque
kgf·m
0.35 "< 0.50
0.60 "< 0.80
1.4 "< 1.9
2.6 "< 3.5
4.5 "< 6.2
7.4 "< 10.0
11.5 "< 16.0
17.0 "< 23.0
23.0 "< 33.0
Remarks
ft·lb
L
11
ft·lb
30 "< 43 in·lb
52 "< 69 in·lb
10 "< 13.5
19 "< 25
33 "< 45
54 "< 72
83 "< 115
125 "< 165
165 "< 240