2009 — Fastener Torque Values in this Chapter

HOME FASTENER TORQUE VALUE NOTES Front engine mount bolts 34-41 Nm 25-30 ft-lbs 2.4 FRONT ENGINE MOUNT, Replacement Front fender bracket fasteners 4.1-6.8 Nm 36-60 in-lbs 2.31 FRONT FENDER, Installation Front wheel axle holder pinch bolt 16 Nm 11 ft-lbs 2.23 FRONT WHEEL, Installation Front wheel axle nut 68-75 Nm 50-55 ft-lbs 2.23 FRONT WHEEL, Installation Front wheel bottom mounting bolt 43-52 Nm 32-38 ft-lbs 2.23 FRONT WHEEL, Installation Front wheel top mounting bolt 43-52 Nm 32-38 ft-lbs 2.23 FRONT WHEEL, Installation Gasket and cover fasteners 0.8-1.2 Nm 7-11 in-lbs 2.16 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER, Installation Grabstrap 11-17 Nm 9 7-150 in-lbs 2.39 SEAT, Installation Ground cable terminal ring nut bolt 6-10 Nm 53-88 in-lbs 2.7 ENGINE REPLACEMENT, Installation Handlebar (VRSCDX), cast riser fasteners 41-47 Nm 31-35 ft-lbs 2.20 HANDLEBARS:

VRSCDX, Installation Handlebar (VRSCDX) clamp, front fasteners 16-20 Nm 1 2.20 HANDLEBARS: VRSCDX, Installation/First, tighten front fasteners until cast-in spacers of upper clamp contact handlebar lower clamp. Second, tighten rear fasteners to torque.Third, tighten front fasteners to torque. 44-180 in-lbs Handlebar (VRSCDX) clamp, rear fasteners 16-20 Nm 1 2.20 HANDLEBARS: VRSCDX, Installation/First, tighten front fasteners until cast-in spacers of upper clamp contact handlebar lower clamp. Second, tighten rear fasteners to torque.Third, tighten front fasteners to torque.

44-180 in-lbs Handlebar clamp and master cylinder housing screws 8-9 Nm 71-80 in-lbs 2.15 FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/RESER- VOIR, Installation Handlebar clamp screws 8-9 Nm 71-80 in-lbs 2.11 CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER AND RESERVOIR, Installation Handlebars (VRSCAW) bolts Handlebars (VRSCAW) lower handlebar cover fasteners 41-47 Nm 6-10 Nm 31-35 ft-lbs 53-88 in-lbs 2.19 HANDLEBARS: VRSCAW, Installation 2.19 HANDLEBARS: VRSCAW, Installation Handlebars (VRSCAW) top handlebar cover fasteners 1.3-1.9 Nm 12-16 in-lbs 2.19 HANDLEBARS: VRSCAW, Installation Handlebars (VRSCF) bolts 41-47 Nm 31-35 ft-lbs 2.21 HANDLEBARS: VRSCF, Installation Headlamp bracket fasteners 11-18 Nm 9-13 ft-lbs 2.19 HANDLEBARS:

VRSCAW, Installation Headlamp bracket fasteners 34-41 Nm 25-30 ft-lbs 2.20 HANDLEBARS: VRSCDX, Installation Headlamp bracket fasteners 11-18 Nm 9-13 ft-lbs 2.21 HANDLEBARS: VRSCF, Installation Inner fork nut 93-113 Nm 69-83 ft-lbs 2.33 FRONT FORK: VRSCF, Assembly/Hand tighten. Then tighten to torque. Instrument cluster housing fasteners 4-7 Nm 35 2.21 HANDLEBARS:

VRSCF, Installation .4-62.0 in-lbs Jiffy stand anchor 7-9 Nm 62-79 in-lbs 2.42 JIFFY STAND, Installation Lock nuts (2) 34-41 Nm 25-30 ft-lbs 2.30 WHEEL ALIGNMENT, Centering Engine Lower frame rail bolts 61-75 Nm 45-55 ft-lbs 2.3 FRAME AND LOWER FRAME RAILS, Installa- tion Lower frame rail bolts 61-75 Nm 45-55 ft-lbs 2.7 ENGINE REPLACEMENT, Installation Oil drain plug 35 Nm 25 ft-lbs 2.7 ENGINE REPLACEMENT, Removal Passenger pillion fasteners 2.40 REAR FENDER: ALL EXCEPT VRSCF, Installation rs 20-26 Nm 15-19 ft-lbs 2.40 REAR FENDER: AL VRSCF, Installation Passenger pillion fastene rs 20-26 Nm 15-19 ft-lbs 2.41 REAR FENDER:

VR SCF, Installation Pillion mounting bolt 11-17 Nm 9 7-150 in-lbs 2.39 SEAT, Installation Pivot shaft nut 61-75 Nm 45-55 ft-lbs 2.7 ENGINE REPLACEM ENT, Installation Pivot shaft nut 61-75 Nm 45-55 ft-lbs 2.38 SWINGARM, Install ation 2009 VRS C Service: Chassis 2-3