Fastener torque values (Harley Sportster XL1200)

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The table below lists torque values for all fasteners presented in this chapter.

FASTENER	TORQUE VALUE		Notes
Alternator rotor to sprocket screw	120-140 in·lbs	13.6-15.8 Nm	6.24 ALTERNATOR, Assembly and Installation
Alternator stator mounting screw	30-40 in·lbs	3.4-4.5 Nm	6.24 ALTERNATOR, Assembly and Installation
Battery negative cable to crankcase nut	55-75 in·lbs	6.2-8.5 Nm	6.8 BATTERY CABLES, Installation
Battery negative terminal screw	60-70 in·lbs	6.8-7.9 Nm	6.8 BATTERY CABLES, Installation
Battery positive cable to starter post locknut	60-85 in·lbs	6.8-9.6 Nm	6.8 BATTERY CABLES, Installation
Battery positive terminal screw	60-70 in·lbs	6.8-7.9 Nm	6.8 BATTERY CABLES, Installation
Battery strap screw	36-60 in·lbs	4.1-6.8 Nm	6.8 BATTERY CABLES, Installation
Battery tray mounting fasteners	96-156 in·lbs	10.9-17.6 Nm	6.9 BATTERY TRAY, Installation
Brake hose clamp to battery tray screw	30-40 in·lbs	3.4-4.5 Nm	6.9 BATTERY TRAY, Installation
Brake master cylinder reservoir, rear, mounting screw	20-25 in·lbs	2.3-2.8 Nm	6.21 REAR STOP LAMP SWITCH, Replacement
CKP screw	90-120 in·lbs	10.3-13.6 Nm	6.22 CRANK POSITION SENSOR (CKP), Installation
Clutch cable guide: XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA/CB	45-65 in·lbs	4.0-7.3 Nm	6.14 HEADLAMP, Headlamp Mounts
Coil mounting bracket screw	35-45 in·lbs	4.0-5.1 Nm	6.13 IGNITION COIL, Installation
Coil mounting screw	24-72 in·lbs	2.7-8.1 Nm	6.13 IGNITION COIL, Installation
Coil mounting screw	24-72 in·lbs	2.7-8.1 Nm	6.13 IGNITION COIL, Installation
Converter module bracket fasteners, rear lighting	36-60 in·lbs	4.1-6.8 Nm	6.20 REAR LIGHTING CONVERTER MODULE: XL 883N, XL 1200X/V (DOM), Installation
ECM caddy fastener	72-96 in·lbs	8.1-10.8 Nm	6.9 BATTERY TRAY, Installation
ECM caddy fastener	72-96 in·lbs	8.1-10.8 Nm	6.20 REAR LIGHTING CONVERTER MODULE: XL 883N, XL 1200X/V (DOM), Installation
ECM caddy fastener	72-96 in·lbs	8.1-10.8 Nm	6.27 MAIN WIRING HARNESS, Installation
ECM cover fastener: XL Models	30-60 in·lbs	3.4-6.8 Nm	6.6 ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM), Installation
ECM fasteners: XR 1200X	18-22 in·lbs	2.0-2.5 Nm	6.6 ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM), Installation
Fender brace, rear, screw	20-25 in·lbs	2.3-2.8 Nm	6.17 LICENSE PLATE LAMP MODULE: XL 883N, XL 1200X/V, Installation: HDI
Fender support, rear, screw: XL 883N	132-216 in·lbs	14.9-24.4 Nm	6.17 LICENSE PLATE LAMP MODULE: XL 883N, XL 1200X/V, Installation: HDI
Fork bracket pinch screw	30-35 ft·lbs	40.7-47.5 Nm	6.18 FRONT TURN SIGNALS, XL 1200X
Handlebar clamp screw	12-18 ft·lbs	16.3-24.4 Nm	6.15 INDICATOR LAMP MODULE, Replacement: XL 883R/L/N, XL 1200X/V, XL 1200CP/CB with Mini-Ape Handlebar/XL883N - Tighten rear first, front second.
Handlebar clamp screw	12-18 ft·lbs	16.3-24.4 Nm	6.15 INDICATOR LAMP MODULE, Replacement: XL 883R/L/N, XL 1200X/V, XL 1200CP/CB with Mini-Ape Handlebar/Tighten rear first, front second: XL883N.
Handlebar clamp screw	12-18 ft·lbs	16.3-24.4 Nm	6.15 INDICATOR LAMP MODULE, Replacement: XR 1200X
Handlebar control lever clamp screw	108-132 in·lbs	12.2-14.9 Nm	6.34 RIGHT HANDLEBAR SWITCHES, Installation
Handlebar control lever clamp screw	108-132 in·lbs	12.2-14.9 Nm	6.35 LEFT HANDLEBAR SWITCHES, Installation
Handlebar riser clamp screw	12-18 ft·lbs	16.3-24.4 Nm	6.15 INDICATOR LAMP MODULE, Replacement: XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA except with Mini-Ape Handlebar/XL1200C
Handlebar riser clamp screw	12-18 ft·lbs	16.3-24.4 Nm	6.15 INDICATOR LAMP MODULE, Replacement: XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA except with Mini-Ape Handlebar/XL1200C
Handlebar riser cover screw	8-12 in·lbs	0.9-1.4 Nm	6.15 INDICATOR LAMP MODULE, Replacement: XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA except with Mini-Ape Handlebar/XL1200C
Headlamp assembly: XL 1200X	30-35 ft·lbs	41-47 Nm	6.14 HEADLAMP, Headlamp Mounts
Headlamp assembly: XL 1200X	30-35 ft·lbs	41-47 Nm	6.14 HEADLAMP, Headlamp Mounts
Headlamp clamp nut: XL 883L/N/R, XR 1200X	120-240 in·lbs	14-27 Nm	6.14 HEADLAMP, Headlamp Mounts
Headlamp mount: XL 1200V/C/CP/CA/CB	30-35 ft·lbs	41-47 Nm	6.14 HEADLAMP, Headlamp Mounts
Headlamp mount: XL 1200X	30-35 ft·lbs	41-47 Nm	6.14 HEADLAMP, Headlamp Mounts
Headlamp upper bracket fasteners: XL 883L/R/N, XR 1200X	120-192 in·lbs	14-22 Nm	6.14 HEADLAMP, Headlamp Mounts
Headlamp visor: XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA/CB	120-192 in·lbs	14-22 Nm	6.14 HEADLAMP, Headlamp Mounts
Horn, side mounted, acorn nut	60-180 in·lbs	6.8-20.4 Nm	6.32 HORN, Replacement: Side Mount
Horn, side mounted, stud nut	80-100 in·lbs	9.0-11.3 Nm	6.32 HORN, Replacement: Side Mount
Horn mounting screw	36-48 in·lbs	4.1-5.4 Nm	6.32 HORN, Replacement: Front Mount
Ignition switch bracket screw	35-45 in·lbs	4.0-5.1 Nm	6.28 ELECTRICAL CADDIES, Wire Harness Caddy: XL Models
Ignition switch mounting screw	35-45 in·lbs	4.0-5.1 Nm	6.11 IGNITION SWITCH, Installation
Ignition switch mounting screw	35-45 in·lbs	4.0-5.1 Nm	6.28 ELECTRICAL CADDIES, Wire Harness Caddy: XR 1200X
JSS screw	96-120 in·lbs	10.9-13.6 Nm	6.29 JIFFY STAND SENSOR (JSS): INTERNATIONAL MODELS, Installation
License plate lamp housing screw: XL 883N	14-16 in·lbs	1.2-1.3 Nm	6.17 LICENSE PLATE LAMP MODULE: XL 883N, XL 1200X/V, Installation: HDI
Neutral indicator switch	120-180 in·lbs	13.6-20.3 Nm	6.26 NEUTRAL INDICATOR SWITCH, Replacement
Oil pressure switch	50-70 in·lbs	5.6-7.9 Nm	6.31 OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, Installation
Oil pressure switch adapter: XR 1200X	13-17 ft·lbs	17.6-23.0 Nm	6.31 OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, Installation
Shock absorber mounting bolt	45-50 ft·lbs	61-68 Nm	6.17 LICENSE PLATE LAMP MODULE: XL 883N, XL 1200X/V, Installation: Domestic Only
Shock absorber mounting bolt	45-50 ft·lbs	61-68 Nm	6.17 LICENSE PLATE LAMP MODULE: XL 883N, XL 1200X/V, Installation: HDI
Solenoid contact post jamnut	65-80 in·lbs	7.3-9.0 Nm	6.10 STARTER, Solenoid
Speedometer and tachometer mounting screw: XR 1200X	12-18 in·lbs	1.4-2.0 Nm	6.5 SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER: XR 1200X, Speedometer Installation
Speedometer and tachometer mounting screw: XR 1200X	12-18 in·lbs	1.4-2.0 Nm	6.5 SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER: XR 1200X, Trip Odometer Reset Switch Replacements 1200X
Speedometer and tachometer mounting screw: XR 1200X	12-18 in·lbs	1.4-2.0 Nm	6.5 SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER: XR 1200X, Tachometer Installation/XL 1200X
Speedometer backplate fasteners: XL models	8-12 in·lbs	0.9-1.4 Nm	6.4 SPEEDOMETER: XL MODELS, Installation
Starter motor oil line clamp fastener	16-21 in·lbs	1.8-2.4 Nm	6.10 STARTER, Installation
Starter mounting bolt	13-20 ft·lbs	17.6-27.1 Nm	6.10 STARTER, Installation
Starter positive terminal nut	60-85 in·lbs	6.8-9.6 Nm	6.10 STARTER, Installation
Starter ring terminal hex nut	60-80 in·lbs	6.8-9.0 Nm	6.10 STARTER, Solenoid
Stator harness retainer screw	56 in·lbs	6.3 Nm	6.24 ALTERNATOR, Assembly and Installa-tion/Screw must be flush with plate. Do not exceed torque specification.
Stop lamp switch bracket screw	72-120 in·lbs	8.1-13.6 Nm	6.9 BATTERY TRAY, Installation
Stop lamp switch to tee nut	132-168 in·lbs	14.9-18.9 Nm	6.21 REAR STOP LAMP SWITCH, Replacement
Strut cover screw	132-216 in·lbs	14.9-24.4 Nm	6.19 REAR TURN SIGNALS, XL 883R/L
Strut cover screw	132-216 in·lbs	14.9-24.4 Nm	6.19 REAR TURN SIGNALS, XL 883N and XL 1200X/V
Switch housing screw	35-45 in·lbs	4.0-5.1 Nm	6.34 RIGHT HANDLEBAR SWITCHES, Installation
Switch housing screw	35-45 in·lbs	4.0-5.1 Nm	6.35 LEFT HANDLEBAR SWITCHES, Installation
Tail lamp base mounting screw: XL Models	45-48 in·lbs	5.1-5.4 Nm	6.16 TAIL LAMP: ALL MODELS EXCEPT XL 883N/XL 1200X/V, Base Replacement: XL 883R/L and XR 1200X
Tail lamp base mounting screw: XR 1200X	36-60 in·lbs	4.1-6.8 Nm	6.16 TAIL LAMP: ALL MODELS EXCEPT XL 883N/XL 1200X/V, Base Replacement: XL 883R/L and XR 1200X
Tail lamp LED base fasteners: XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA/CB	40-50 in·lbs	4.5-5.6 Nm	6.16 TAIL LAMP: ALL MODELS EXCEPT XL 883N/XL 1200X/V, LED Tail Lamp: XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA/CB
Tail lamp LED screws: XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA/CB	20-25 in·lbs	2.3-2.8 Nm	6.16 TAIL LAMP: ALL MODELS EXCEPT XL 883N/XL 1200X/V, LED Tail Lamp: XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA/CB
Tail lamp lens screw	20-24 in·lbs	2.3-2.7 Nm	6.16 TAIL LAMP: ALL MODELS EXCEPT XL 883N/XL 1200X/V, Bulb Replacement Except XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA/CB
Tail lamp lens screw	20-24 in·lbs	2.3-2.7 Nm	6.16 TAIL LAMP: ALL MODELS EXCEPT XL 883N/XL 1200X/V, Base Replacement: XL 883R/L and XR 1200X
Turn signal, front, ball head studs	96-144 in·lbs	10.8-16.3 Nm	6.18 FRONT TURN SIGNALS, All Except XL1200X
Turn signal clamp, front, screw	96-120 in·lbs	10.8-13.6 Nm	6.18 FRONT TURN SIGNALS, All Except XL1200X
Turn signal housing, rear, screws: XR 1200X	30-40 in·lbs	3.4-4.5 Nm	6.19 REAR TURN SIGNALS, XR 1200X
Turn signal housing to bracket: XL 1200X	12-16 ft·lbs	16.3-21.7 Nm	6.18 FRONT TURN SIGNALS, XL 1200X
Turn signal housing to mount, rear, fastener	96-156 in·lbs	10.9-17.6 Nm	6.19 REAR TURN SIGNALS, XL 883R/L
Turn signal housing to mount, rear, fastener	96-156 in·lbs	10.9-17.6 Nm	6.19 REAR TURN SIGNALS, XL 883N and XL 1200X/V
Turn signal housing to mount, rear, fastener	96-156 in·lbs	10.9-17.6 Nm	6.19 REAR TURN SIGNALS, XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA/CB
Turn signal stalk nut	132-216 in·lbs	14.9-24.4 Nm	6.19 REAR TURN SIGNALS, XL 883R/L
Turn signal stalk nut	132-216 in·lbs	14.9-24.4 Nm	6.19 REAR TURN SIGNALS, XL 883N and XL 1200X/V
Turn signal stalk nut	132-216 in·lbs	14.9-24.4 Nm	6.19 REAR TURN SIGNALS, XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA/CB
Turn signal stalk nut	132-216 in·lbs	14.9-24.4 Nm	6.19 REAR TURN SIGNALS, XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA/CB
Voltage regulator mounting screw	36-60 in·lbs	4.1-6.8 Nm	6.23 VOLTAGE REGULATOR, Installation: XL Models
Voltage regulator mounting screw	36-60 in·lbs	4.1-6.8 Nm	6.23 VOLTAGE REGULATOR, Installation: XR 1200X
VSS screw	90-120 in·lbs	10.2-13.6 Nm	6.25 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS), Installation

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