Tightening torques (BMW R 1150 GS, 1999-2004) [Information for owner: Maintenance]

Connection	Nm
Engine
Cylinder head
Tightening sequence:
1. Tighten cylinder head nuts (oiled) in diagonally opposite sequence
1.1 Tighten all nuts to closing torque	20
1.2 Tighten all nuts to correct angle	90°
1.3 Tighten all nuts to correct angle	90°
2. M10 screw	40
3. M6 screw	9
After 1,000 km (600 miles), tighten cylinder head nuts in diagonally opposite sequence:
1. Slacken one nut
2. Tighten nut to initial torque	20
3. Tighten nut to wrench angle	180°
4. Slacken and retighten M 10 screw	40
Timing gear carrier to cylinder head	9
Bearing cap on rocker shaft	18
Locknut, valve adjusting screw	8
Cylinder head cover to cylinder head	8
Camshaft end cover to cylinder head	9
Air intake connection to cylinder head	9
Camshaft
Chain sprocket to camshaft	65
Camshaft bearing cap	15
Alternator mount cover
M6 screw	9
M8 screw	20
Auxiliary shaft
Chain sprocket to crankshaft	10
Chainwheel to auxiliary shaft	70
Chain tensioner housing to engine block	9
Oil filter
Oil filter	11
Oil drain plug	32
Oil pump
Mesh filter basket to engine block	10
Oil pump cover	9
Pressure relief valve	42
Oil pressure switch	30
Oil cooler
Cooling oil line to engine block	10
Cooling oil line - banjo screw with oil vent valve	25
Oil lines to oil cooler	25
Oil cooler to bracket	9
Oil cooler return line to engine block	35
Oil cooler connection to crankcase	9
Cylinders
Tightening sequence:
1. M 8 screw	20
2. M 6 screw	9
3. Chain guide rail pivot screw	18
Timing chain
Chain tensioner	32
Connecting rod
Big end cap: Closing torque	20
Big end cap: Wrench angle	80°
Crankcase
Tightening sequence:
M10 screw (oiled): Initial torque	25
M10 screw (oiled): Wrench angle	90°
M8 screw (oiled)	22
M6 screw	9
Engine electrics
Starter motor to engine	20
Starter cover to gearbox housing	7
Positive lead to starter motor	10
Alternator to alternator support cover	20
Tensioning and retaining link to alternator	21
Spacer to alternator	21
Positive lead to alternator	15
Belt pulley to alternator
Standard alternator 560 W	Do not release
Special alternator 700 W	50
Belt pulley to crankshaft	50
Poly-V belt preload	8
Spark plug	20
Fuel preparation and control
Temperature sensor, oil, in crankcase	25
Temperature sensor, air, in air-filter housing	10
Fuel tank and lines
Fuel tank to rear frame	21
Fuel pump assembly to tank	6
Exhaust system
Manifold to cylinder head	21
Clamp for manifold	45 (apply Optimoly TA to clamp seat)
Front silencer to manifold	45 (apply Optimoly TA to clamp seat)
Front silencer to main-stand link	20
Silencer to rear frame at top	35
Oxygen sensor to silencer	45 (apply Optimoly TA to thread)
End cap to rear silencer	8 (threads greased)
Bracket to rear silencer	15 (threads greased)
Clutch
Clutch housing: Closing torque	40 (oil screw threads lightly)
Clutch housing: Wrench angle	32°
Housing cover to housing	12
Clutch line to handlebar fitting	14
Slave cylinder to gearbox	9
Grub screw in filler adapter	10
Transmission
Oil drain plug	30
Oil filler plug	30
Gearbox to engine block	22
Shift lever to footrest plate	35
Selector lever to selector shaft	9
Housing cover to housing	9
Frame tube to gearbox
1. to gearbox and left footrest plate	42 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
2. clamp block, frame tube to gearbox	9
3. to gearbox and right footrest plate	42 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
Front forks
Quick-release axle clamp screws	22
Fastener, fixed tube and fork bridge	45 (free from oil and grease)
Slider tube bridge to slider tube	25 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
Threaded stud to frame	130 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
Ball joint to fork slider bridge	230 (apply light coat of Never Seeze to thread)
Leading link to ball joint	130 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Leading link to engine, right	73
Screw cap to leading link, left	42 (apply light coat of Never Seeze to thread)
Suspension strut to front frame	43
Spring strut to leading link	50
Steering
Handlebar to fork bridge	21
Handlebar weight to handlebar	21
Pivot screw, handlebar lever	11 (Tuflok Blue thread-locking compound; screw can be released and tightened a number of times)
Rear wheel drive
Oil filler plug	23
Oil drain plug	23
Threaded ring	160 (clean thread + Loctite 577)
Hexagon nut, input bevel gear	200 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Cover to rear-wheel drive housing	35
Fixed bearing stud, swinging arm to gearbox/rear axle housing	160 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Floating bearing stud, swinging arm to gearbox/rear axle housing	7 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Locknut of floating bearing stud bolt	160
Reaction link to rear wheel drive	43 (load approx. 85 kg (187 lbs) onto motorcycle and tighten loose reaction link)
Reaction link to gearbox	40 (load approx. 85 kg (187 lbs) onto motorcycle and tighten loose reaction link)
Spring strut to rear frame	50
Spring strut to rear swinging arm	58 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
Hydraulic spring preload adjuster to footrest plate	22
Brakes
Brake caliper to fork slider tube	40
Brake caliper to rear wheel drive	40
Brake disc to front wheel	24 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
Brake disc to rear wheel drive	21 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
Master cylinder to footrest assembly	9
Footbrake lever to footrest assembly	21
Footbrake-lever stop	9
Brake lines/brake hose to brake components	18
Brake hose to bracket	9
Brake hose to brake lever fitting	18
Hose bracket to helmet lock	9
Bracket to front frame	9
Bracket to rear frame	9 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Bracket to fork bridge	5 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
ABS sensor	4 (handtight)
Front brake caliper bleed screw	14
Rear brake caliper bleed screw	6
Pressure modulator bleed screw	14
Filler adapter in brake caliper	18 (clean thread + Loctite 243 or new filler adapter)
Grub screw in filler adapter	10
ABS unit to holder M6 screw	8 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
Wheels and tyres
Quick-release axle clamp screws	22
Quick-release axle threaded fastener	30
Rear wheel to rear-wheel drive
Hand-tighten wheel studs, then tighten in diagonally opposite sequence
Initial tightening	72
Final tightening	105
Sensor ring to front/rear wheel	4 (hand tight, clean threads + Loctite 2701)
Spoke nipple	3.5 + 2
Grub screw	1.1
Frame
Frame to engine	82
Struts to frame	58
Struts to engine	58 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Rear frame to gearbox/engine
- to gearbox and footrest plate	42 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
- to engine	42
Carrier plate for main stand to engine, right
- M12 screw	72 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Pivot mount to engine, left
- M12 screw	72 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
- M8 screw	21
Pivot mount of main (centre) stand (stud bolt)	21 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
Pivot mount of main (centre) stand (machine screw)	21
Side stand to pivot mount	58 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Footrest plate to gearbox/ Rear footrest plate to rear frame, M8 screws	21
Fairing bracket to front frame	21
Front carrier to fairing bracket	8
Mudguard at bottom to slider tube	4 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Mudguard at bottom to slider tube bridge	5 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Equipment
Mirrors	10
Ignition/steering lock to fork bridge	20 (micro-encapsulated)
General electrical equipment
Horn to holder	10 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
Ground (earth) strap to engine block	9

Tightening torques (BMW R1150GS)