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SPEC
TIGHTENING TORQUES
NOTE:
1. First, tighten the lower ring nut to approximately 52 Nm (5.2 m · kg, 37 ft · lb) with a torque
wrench, then loosen the lower ring nut completely.
2. Retighten the lower ring nut to 20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb) with a torque wrench.
Headlight unit and front cowling M6 7 0.7 5.1
Tail/brake light assembly and frame M6 7 0.7 5.1
Footrest board and frame M6 7 0.7 5.1
Upper side cover moulding and passenger foot-
rest
M6 7 0.7 5.1
Rear side cover and frame M6 7 0.7 5.1
Leg shield, footrest board and frame M6 7 0.7 5.1
Footrest board and frame M6 7 0.7 5.1
Seat damper M8 16 1.6 11
Fuel tank M6 10 1.0 7.2
Fuel pump M5 4 0.4 2.9
Grab bar M8 16 1.6 11
Seat lock M6 7 0.7 5.1
Storage box M6 10 1.0 7.2
Windshield M5 0.40.040.3
Coolant reservoir M6 4 0.4 2.9
Centerstand bracket M10 55 5.5 40
Centerstand M10 55 5.5 40
Sidestand (bolt and frame) M10 9 0.9 6.5
Sidestand (bolt and nut) M10 40 4.0 29
Passenger footrest M8 23 2.3 17
Item
Thread
size
Tightening torque
Remarks
Nm m · kg ft · lb