HOME 1.28 CRITICAL FASTENERS INSPECTION Refer to Table 1-14 . Tighten all critical fasteners, except head bolts, to service manual specifications. Replace any damaged or missing hardware. 2009 VRSC Service: Maintenance 1-67 Table 1-14.
Critical Fasteners SYSTEM FASTENER TORQUE Hand controls Upper and lower switch housings 4.0-5.1 Nm 35-45 in-lbs Clutch lever handlebar clamp 8.0-9.0 Nm 70-80 in-lbs Master cylinder handlebar clamp 8.0-9.0 Nm 70-80 in-lbs Brakes Banjo bolts 23-29 Nm 17-22 ft-lbs Lower brake caliper mounting pin 38.0-51.5 Nm 28-38 ft-lbs Brake disc screws, front 23-31 Nm 17-23 ft-lbs Brake disc screws, rear 41-53 Nm 30-39 ft-lbs Reservoir screws 0.8-1.2 Nm 7-11 in-lbs Rear caliper mounting bolts 58-66 Nm 43-48 ft-lbs Rear master cylinder hex jam nut 41-54 Nm 30-40 ft-lbs Axle nuts Front axle 67.8-75 Nm 50-55 ft-lbs Rear axle 190-203 Nm 140-150 ft-lbs Front fork/handlebars Lower fork pinch bolts 44 Nm 32 ft-lbs Upper bracket pinch bolts 44 Nm 32 ft-lbs Rear shock absorbers Lower sho ck absorber bolts 41-68 Nm 31-50 ft-lbs Upper sho ck absorber bolts 41-68 Nm 31-50 ft-lbs Other Lower fram e rail fasteners 61-75 Nm 45-55 ft-lbs Pivot shaft nut 61-75 Nm 45-55 ft-lbs