Hitchcocks Forum

Posted: **Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:26 am**

Hi all... can anyone tell me the torque value for the nuts securing the gearbox to the gearbox fixing studs. Thanks. regards Jacob

Posted: **Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:35 am**

Hi JTL-------- which model do you have in mind ??.....I'm guessing it's not one of the unit construction ones LoL !!.......A photo would be nice ( https://imgbb.com/ )

Posted: **Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:28 am**

Hi, if you mean the four studs that hold the gearbox to the engine, manual states 15ftlb. Vince

Posted: **Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:30 am**

I guess my mind was too preoccupied with the job to reveal the facts. The bike is a 2003 Bullet; the gearbox a 4 speed RH shift. And a picture...

Posted: **Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:35 am**

Hi Vince ... thanks, you just replied while I was answering Alan R. Hope he agrees with you... lol. I actually went throu all the different torque value spread sheets I have found in different RE forums and my manual. Guess I just have to look again in the manual... regards Jacob

Posted: **Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:03 am**

Hi Guys------- Sorry Vince but I have to disagree with you here, alas.....The answer is}---15LbsFt....Torque is a force ( Lbs ) applied at a right angle to a lever multiplied by the distance ( Ft ) from that lever's centre or pivot point...

Whereas Work Done is a product of the distance ( Ft ) in a straight line that a given force ( Lbs ) is applied.........

Posted: **Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:15 am**

Hi guys------Sorry to have been pedantic back there but Engineering---in any of its disciplines --- is all about accuracy is it not ??, both in measurements AND terminology......steps down from the soap box = 2nd time this week !!....finds darken room and shuts door !! LoL ..

Posted: **Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:01 pm**

And so you should, naughty boy.

Posted: **Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:42 pm**

My information is that the nuts that secure the gearbox to crankcase are 23 ft/lb. (Hope this is ok with the 'right angle to a lever multiplied by the distance...' etc etc!!!)

Posted: **Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:44 pm**

Hi guys--------- this might be of some help ?? ----> ---> http://www.wtools.com.tw/STANDARD-BOLT- ... RQUE.shtml ------ note that 1NM = 0.74lbsft......Just for interest sake why not have a look at your torque wrench and see what standard units it's callibrated in...??

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