2009 — Fastener Torque Values in this Chapter

HOME FASTENER TORQUE VALUE NOTES Radiator drain plug 2.3-2.8 Nm 21-24 in-lbs 2.7 ENGINE REPLACEMENT, Removal/HAND TIGHTEN to torque.

Rear axle nut 190-203 Nm 2.7 ENGINE REPLACEMENT, Installation 140-150 ft-lbs Rear axle nut 190-203 Nm 2.26 REAR WHEEL, Installation 140-150 ft-lbs Rear brake caliper banjo bolt 23-26 Nm 17-19 ft-lbs 2.18 REAR BRAKE CALIPER, Installation Rear brake caliper fastener 58-66 Nm 43-48 ft-lbs 2.18 REAR BRAKE CALIPER, Removal Rear brake master cylinder banjo bolt 23-26 Nm 17-19 ft-lbs 2.17 REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND RESERVOIR, Installation Rear brake master cylinder jam nut 41-54 Nm 30-40 ft-lbs 2.17 REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND RESERVOIR, Installation Rear brake reservoir cover screws 0.7-0.9 Nm 6-8 in-lbs 2.17 REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND RESERVOIR, Installation Rear engine mount bolts 34-41 Nm 25-30 ft-lbs 2.6 REAR ENGINE MOUNTS, Installation Reservoir cover screws 0.7-0.9 Nm 6-8 in-lbs 2.14 SECONDARY CLUTCH ACTUATOR, Install- ation Retainer nut 17.5-22.5 Nm 1 2.33 FRONT FORK:

VRSCF, Assembly/Fork cap against retainer nut 54-199 in-lbs. Retainer nut 17.5-22.5 Nm 1 2.33 FRONT FORK: VRSCF, Assembly/Fork cap against retainer nut 54-199 in-lbs. Seat pipe screw 12-18 Nm 2.32 FRONT FORK:

ALL EXCEPT VRSCF, Assembly 106-159 in-lbs Secondary clutch actuator cover fasteners 6-10 Nm 53-88 in-lbs 2.14 SECONDARY CLUTCH ACTUATOR, Install- ation Secondary clutch actuator fasteners 10 Nm 88 in-lbs 2.14 SECON ation DARY CLUTCH ACTUATOR, Install- Shifter arm clamp bolt 14-16 Nm 11-12 ft-lbs 2.7 ENGINE REPLACEMENT, Installation Shifter linkage to shifter arm bolt 9-15 Nm 80-132 in-lbs 2.7 ENGINE REPLACEMENT, Installation Shift linkage fastener 9-15 Nm 7-11 ft-lbs 2.8 RIDER FOOTRESTS AND FOOT CON- TROLS, Rider Footrests Shock mount bolt 115-125 Nm 85-92 ft-lbs 2.40 REAR FENDER:

ALL EXCEPT VRSCF, Installation Shock mount bolts 41-68 Nm 31-50 ft-lbs 2.37 REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS, Installation Solenoid bracket nuts 6-10 Nm 53-88 in-lbs 2.3 FRAME AND LOWER FRAME RAILS, Installa- tion Solenoid cable terminal ring 6-10 Nm 53-88 in-lbs 2.7 ENGINE REPLACEMENT, Installation Spoke nipples 6.2 Nm 55 in-lbs 2.25 TRUING LACED WHEELS, Radial Truing Spring washers 22-33 Nm 16-24 ft-lbs 2.23 FRONT WHEEL, Assembly Stabilizer link and frame bracket bolt 34-41 Nm 25-30 ft-lbs 2.5 FRONT ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY, Installation Stabilizer link and spacer bolt 34-41 Nm 25-30 ft-lbs 2.5 FRONT ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY, Installation Stabilizer link to frame tab fastener 34-41 Nm 25-30 ft-lbs 2.30 WHEEL ALIGNMENT, Centering Engine Stabilizer to frame tab 34-41 Nm 25-30 ft-lbs 2.3 FRAME AND LOWER FRAME RAILS, Installa- tion Starter solenoid 6-10 Nm 53-88 in-lbs 2.7 ENGINE REPLACEM ENT, Installation Steering stem pinch bolt 44 Nm 32.5 ft-lbs 2.34 STEERING HEAD, Installation Throttle body clamp faste ners 1.25 Nm 11 in-lbs 2.7 ENGINE REPLACEM ENT, Installation Throttle housing screws 4-5 Nm 35-45 in-lbs 2.10 THROTTLE CABLE tion S, Assembly and Installa- Triple clamp pinch bolts 44 Nm 32.5 ft-lbs 2.33 FRONT FORK:

VRS CF, Installation 2-4 2009 VRSC Service : Chassis