Torque

Mrakulous · Aug 24, 2009

I just need to know how much too torque down the cylinder head bolts. Its the last thing i need to do.

fall_down_stand_up · Aug 24, 2009

Mrakulous said:
I just need to know how much too torque down the cylinder head bolts. Its the last thing i need to do.

Ask Dwayne at thatsdax,he told me once but I cant remember exactally what it was(have it written down somewere).....
John-John

freewheeling frank · Aug 24, 2009

if i remember right its nine pounds

TerrontheSnake · Aug 24, 2009

12 lbs of torque

fall_down_stand_up · Aug 24, 2009

TerrontheSnake said:
12 lbs of torque

That sounds right,I think Dwayne told me 13,but play it safe and go with the 12 lbs

xlite · Aug 25, 2009

Torque instructions for ALL bike motor nuts:

"About half as much as you think you should."

Threadlocker is your friend. Stripped threads and sheared studs are not.