Letters used in the "Remarks» column mean:
- L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads.
- LG: Apply grease to the threads. Lh: Left-hand threads.
- M: Apply molybdenum disulfide grease.
- O: Apply oil to the threads and seating surface. S: Tighten the fasteners following the specified sequence.
- SS: Apply silicone sealant.
- St: Stake the fasteners to prevent loosening.
- R: Replacement parts.
The table below, relating tightening torque to thread diameter, lists the basic torque for the bolts and nuts. Use this table for only the bolts and nuts which do not require a specific torque value. All of the values are for use with dry solvent-cleaned threads.
Basic torque for general fasteners
| Threads dia. (mm) | Torque | ||
| N-m | kg-m | ft·lb | |
| 5 | 3.4 - 4.9 | 0.35 - 0.50 | 30 - 43 in-lb |
| 6 | 5.9 - 7.8 | 0.60 - 0.80 | 52 - 69 in-lb |
| 8 | 14-19 | 1.4 -1.9 | 10.0 - 13.5 |
| 10 | 25 - 34 | 2.6 - 3.5 | 19.0 - 25 |
| 12 | 44 - 61 | 4.5 - 6.2 | 33 - 45 |
| 14 | 73 - 98 | 7.4 - 10.0 | 54 - 72 |
| 16 | 115 - 155 | 11.5 - 16.0 | 83 - 115 |
| 18 | 165 - 225 | 17.0 - 23.0 | 125 - 165 |
| 20 | 225 - 325 | 23 - 33 | 165 - 240 |
| Fastener | Torque | Remarks | ||
| N·m | kg·m | ft·lb | ||
| Fuel System: | ||||
| Vacuum Valve Drain Screw | 1.0 | 0.10 | 9 in-lb | |
| Cooling System: | ||||
| Water Hose Clamp Screws | 2.0 | 0.20 | 17 in-lb | |
| Coolant By-pass Fitting | 9.8 | 1.0 | 87 in-lb | L |
| Coolant Drain Plug (Water Pump) | 9.8 | 1.0 | 87 in-lb | |
| Coolant Drain Plugs (Cylinder) | 9 8 | 1.0 | 87 in-lb | |
| Radiator Fan Switch | 18 | 1.8 | 13.0 | |
| Water Temperature Sensor | 7.8 | 0.80 | 69 in-lb | SS |
| Impeller Bolt | 9.8 | 1.0 | 87 in-lb | |
| Water Pump Cover Bolts | 12 | 1.2 | 104 in-lb | L |
| Thermostat Housing Cover Bolts | 5.9 | 0.60 | 52 in-lb | |
| Water Hose Fitting Bolts | 11 | 1.1 | 95 in-lb | |
| Engine Top End: | ||||
| Spark Plugs | 13 | 1.3 | 113 in-lb | |
| Air Suction Valve Cover Bolts | 13 | 1.3 | 113 in-lb | |
| Cylinder Head Cover Bolts | 9.8 | 1.0 | 87 in-lb | |
| Camshaft Chain Tensioner Mounting Bolts | 10 | 1.0 | 87 in-lb | |
| Camshaft Cap Bolts | 12 | 1.2 | 104 in-lb | |
| Camshaft Chain Guide Bolts (Upper) | 12 | 1.2 | 104 in-lb | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts: ∅10 | 49 | 5.0 | 36 | S, 0 (Washer) |
| Cylinder Head Bolts: ∅6 | 12 | 1.2 | 104 in-lb | S |
| Cylinder Head Jacket Plugs (Right) | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 | L |
| Cylinder Head Jacket Plugs (Upper, Left) | 20 | 2.0 | 14.5 | L |
| Engine Side Cover Bolts | 12 | 1.2 | 104 in-lb | |
| Camshaft Chain Guide Bolt (Crankcase) | 25 | 2.5 | 18.0 | |
| Carburetor Holder Bolts | 12 | 1.2 | 104 in-lb | |
| Baffle Plate Bolts | 5.9 | 0.60 | 52 in-lb | |
| Muffler and Exhaust Pipe Connection Nuts | 34 | 3.5 | 25 | |
| Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolts | 34 | 3.5 | 25 | |
| Clutch: | ||||
| Clutch Cover Bolts | 12 | 1.2 | 104 in-lb | L(2, Front) |
| Clutch Cover Damper Bolts | 5.9 | 0.60 | 52 in-lb | L |
| Clutch Spring Bolts | 8.8 | 0.90 | 78 in lb | |
| Clutch Hub Nut | 130 | 13.5 | 98 | R |
| Engine Lubrication System: | ||||
| Oil Filler Plug | 1.5 or Hand-Tight | 0.15 or Hand-Tight | 13 in lb or Hand-Tight | |
| Engine Drain Plug | 29 | 3.0 | 21 | |
| Oil Filter (Cartridge type) | 27 | 2.7 | 19.5 | R, 0 |
| Oil Cooler Mounting Bolt | 78 | 8.0 | 58 | 0 |
| Oil Pan Bolts | 11 | 1.1 | 95 in-lb | |
| Oil Pipe Holder Bolts | 13 | 1.3 | 113 in lb | |
| Oil Pressure Relief Valve | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 | L |
| Oil Pressure Switch | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 | SS |
| Oil Pressure Switch Terminal Bolt | 1.5 | 0.15 | 13 in-lb | |
| Impeller Bolt | 9.8 | 1.0 | 87 in-lb | |
| Oil Passage Plug (Right) | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 | |
| Oil Hose Banjo Bolts | 25 | 2.5 | 18.0 | |
| Engine Removal/lnstallation: | ||||
| Engine Mounting Bolts and Nuts | 44 | 4.5 | 33 | |
| Engine Mounting Locknuts | 49 | 5.0 | 36 | |
| Engine Mounting Bracket Bolts | 25 | 2.5 | 18.0 | |
| CrankshafVTransmission: | ||||
| Breather Plate Bolts | 9.8 | 1.0 | 87 in-lb | L |
| Breather Tube Bracket Bolts | 11 | 1.1 | 95 in-lb | |
| Crankcase Bolts: ∅8 | 30 | 3.0 | 22 | S |
| Crankcase Bolts: ∅7 | 20 | 2.0 | 14.5 | S |
| Crankcase Bolts: ∅6, L38 (Front, 6) | 18 | 1.8 | 13.0 | S |
| Crankcase Bolts: ∅6 | 12 | 1.2 | 104 in-lb | s |
| Oil Passage Plug (Left) | 20 | 2.0 | 14.5 | L |
| Oil Passage Plug (Right) | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 | |
| Connecting Rod Big End Nuts | in the text | ← | ← | ← |
| Engine Ground Lead Terminal Bolt | 9.8 | 1.0 | 87 in-lb | |
| Timing Rotor Bolt | 40 | 4.0 | 29 | |
| Oil Pressure Switch | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 | ss |
| Gear Positioning Lever Bolt | 13 | 1.3 | 113 in-lb | |
| Shift Shaft Return Spring Pin (Bolt) | 28 | 2.9 | 21 | L |
| Neutral Switch | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 | |
| Shift Drum Bearing Holder Bolt | 13 | 1.3 | 113 in-lb | |
| Shift Drum Bearing Holder Screw | 5.4 | 0.55 | 48 in-lb | L |
| Shift Drum Cam Bolt | 12 | 1.2 | 104 in-lb | L |
| Oil Pipe Holder Bolts | 13 | 1.3 | 113 in-lb | |
| Pickup Coil Cover Bolts | 11 | 1.1 | 95 in-lb | HD |
| Oil Nozzles | 6.9 | 0.70 | 81 in-lb | L |
| Wheels/Tires: | ||||
| Front Axle Clamp Bolts | 20 | 2.0 | 14.5 | |
| Front Axle Nut | 125 | 13.0 | 92 | |
| Rear Axle Nut | 125 | 13.0 | 92 | |
| Final Drive: | ||||
| Engine Sprocket Nut | 125 | 13.0 | 92 | 0 |
| Engine Sprocket Cover Bolts | 12 | 1.2 | 104 in lb | |
| Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt | 6.9 | 0.70 | 61 inlb | L |
| Rear Sprocket Nuts | 59 | 6.0 | 43 | |
| Rear Sprocket Studs | - | - | L | |
| Brakes: | ||||
| Bleed Valves | 7.8 | 0.80 | 69 in-lb | |
| Brake Hose Banjo Bolts | 25 | 2.5 | 18.0 | |
| Brake Lever Pivot Bolt | 1.0 | 0 10 | 9 in-lb | |
| Brake Lever Pivot Bolt Locknut | 5.9 | 0.60 | 52 In-lb | |
| Front Brake Reservoir Cap Stopper Screws | 1.5 | 0.15 | 13 in-lb | |
| Front Brake Reservoir Bracket Bolt | 6.9 | 0.70 | 61 in-lb | |
| Front Brake Light Switch Screws | 1.0 | 0.10 | 9 in-lb | |
| Front Master Cylinder Clamp Bolts | 11 | 1.1 | 95 in-lb | S |
| Pad Spring Screws (Front Caliper) | 2.9 | 0.30 | 26 in-lb | |
| Caliper Mounting Bolts (Front) | 34 | 3.5 | 25 | |
| Caliper Assembly Bolts (Front) | 21 | 2.1 | 15.0 | |
| Front Brake Disc Mounting Bolts | 27 | 2.8 | 20 | L |
| Rear Brake Disc Mounting Bolts | 27 | 2.8 | 20 | L |
| Caliper Mounting Bolts (Rear) | 25 | 2.5 | 18.0 | |
| Rear Master Cylinder Guard Bolts | 25 | 2.5 | 18.0 | |
| Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Locknut | 18 | 1.8 | 13.0 | |
| Suspension: | ||||
| Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper) | 20 | 2.0 | 14.5 | |
| Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower) | 20 | 2.0 | 14.5 | |
| Front Fork Top Plugs | 23 | 2.3 | 16.5 | |
| Piston Rod Nut | 28 | 2.9 | 21 | |
| Front Fork Bottom Allen Bolts | 39 | 4.0 | 29 | L |
| Front Axle Clamp Bolts | 20 | 2.0 | 14.5 | |
| Rear Shock Absorber Nuts (Upper and Lower) | 34 | 3.5 | 25 | |
| Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bracket Nut | 59 | 6.0 | 43 | |
| Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut | 110 | 11.0 | 80 | |
| Uni-Trak: | ||||
| Rocker Arm Nut | 34 | 3.5 | 25 | |
| Tie-Rod Nuts | 59 | 6.0 | 43 | |
| Steering: | ||||
| Steering Stem Head Nut | 49 | 5.0 | 36 | |
| Steering Stem Nut | 15 | 1.5 | 11 | |
| Handlebar Bolts | 34 | 3.5 | 25 | L |
| Handlebar Holder Bolts | 23 | 2.3 | 16.5 | |
| Handlebar Holder Position Bolts | 9.8 | 1.0 | 87 in-lb | L |
| Handlebar Weight Screws | - | - | - | L |
| Handlebar Switch Housing Screws | 3.5 | 0.35 | 30 in-lb | |
| Frame: | ||||
| Footpeg Holder Bolts | 34 | 3.5 | 25 | L |
| Side Stand Mounting Bolt | 44 | 4.5 | 33 | |
| Grab Rail Bolts | 25 | 2.5 | 18.0 | |
| Footpeg Stay Bolts | 25 | 2.5 | 18.0 | |
| Side Stand Bracket Bolts | 49 | 5.0 | 36 | |
| Rear Frame Bolts and Nuts | 44 | 4,5 | 33 | |
| Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bracket Nut | 59 | 6.0 | 43 | |
| Electrical System: | ||||
| Spark Plugs | 13 | 1.3 | 113 in-lb | |
| Alternator Rotor Bolt | 120 | 12.0 | 87 | |
| Stator Coil Bolts | 12 | 1.2 | 104 inlb | L |
| Alternator Lead Holding Plate Bolts | 7 | 0.7 | 62 in lb | L |
| Engine Ground Lead Terminal Bolt | 9.8 | 1.0 | 87 in lb | |
| Alternator Cover Bolts | 12 | 1.2 | 104 in-lb | |
| Pickup Coil Cover Bolts | 11 | 1.1 | 95 in-lb | L (1) |
| Pickup Coil Bolts | 5.9 | 0.60 | 52 in-lb | |
| Timing Rotor Bolt | 40 | 4.0 | 29 | |
| Starter Motor Mounting Bolts | 11 | 1.1 | 95 in lb | |
| Starter Motor Clutch Bolts | 33 | 3.4 | 24 | L |
| Handlebar Switch Housing Screws | 3.4 | 0.35 | 30 in lb | |
| Radiator Fan Switch | 18 | 1.8 | 13.0 | |
| Water Temperature Sensor | 7.8 | 0.80 | 69 in-lb | SS |
| Oil Pressure Switch | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 | SS |
| Oil Pressure Switch Terminal Bolt | 1.5 | 0.15 | 13 in-lb | |
| Neutral Switch | 15 | 1.5 | 11 | |
| Starter Lockout Switch Screws | 1.0 | 0.10 | 9 in-lb | |
| Front Brake Light Switch Screws | 1.0 | 0.10 | 9 in lb | |
| Throttle Sensor Mounting Screws | 3.4 | 0.35 | 30 in-lb | |
| Side Stand Switch Bolt | 8.8 | 0.9 | 78 in-lb | |