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[H]

Anyone know the torque setting for the front wheel centre bolt that hold on the speedo assembly
Cheers H

[Exile]

I doubt you'll find a torque setting for it. Some things just need tightening up with a spanner.

I wouldn't sweat this one...

[nigelphoto]

Are we discussing the M16 nylock hex on the fr whl spindle? If so its 40 lbs ft. Quite important as you don't want to either over tighten and strip the thread, or have it not tight enough and the front wheel follows you to the scene of the accident.

[H]

Thanks excile didn't think it needs to be too tight just checking

[jefrs]

Front wheel spindle nut M16x1.5 50-70Nm. Front fork pinch bolts M8x70 33Nm. Service Manual.

[jefrs]

The service manual also says undo the pinch bolts before the spindle nut but if you do that the spindle will just spin round, doh. Torque is based on thread diameter and material but M16 is one big bolt. It's not quite as much as a car wheel nut but it is lift the front of the bike a bit on a big spanner, not stand on it . If the pinch bolts are not tight the spindle will rotate and try to rip the speedo out.

[Exile]

Well, well. Hush my mouth... I bow to superior knowledge.