I tried searching this but couldn't come up with the info.
Does anyone know the torque spec for the front rotor mounting bolts in ft/lbs?
I'm doing some winter maintaince some I'm ready in the spring.Thanks
Haynes Chapter 6 page 6-2: 14ft/lbs or 20Nm
Quote from: motorn on December 22, 2011, 05:28:20 PM
I tried searching this but couldn't come up with the info.
Does anyone know the torque spec for the front rotor mounting bolts in ft/lbs?
I'm doing some winter maintaince some I'm ready in the spring.Thanks
Don't forget some anti-seize on the threads (as you should also do on your spark plugs) always a good idea when metal bolts go into alloy, saves dragging out the thread with the bolt, or worse, breaking the bolt off a couple of years down the track.
Disclaimer: Previous feedback suggests I should point out this is my opinion and should not be taken as gospel.
Quote from: ribbert on December 22, 2011, 06:42:58 PM
Don't forget some anti-seize on the threads (as you should also do on your spark plugs) always a good idea when metal bolts go into alloy, saves dragging out the thread with the bolt, or worse, breaking the bolt off a couple of years down the track.
Disclaimer: Previous feedback suggests I should point out this is my opinion and should not be taken as gospel.
Disclaimer accepted...
But, you should never use anti-seize on spark plug. The operating temp at the spark plug is greater than the anti-seize can handle and the oil portion of it melts/burns away. This then leaves the metal powder component left in the threads to gall the when they are removed.
Spark plugs have a coating applied when they are new and are designed for use in alloy applications. Adding another compound usually creates other problem.
Randy - RPM
Quote from: ribbert on December 22, 2011, 06:42:58 PM
Quote from: motorn on December 22, 2011, 05:28:20 PM
I tried searching this but couldn't come up with the info.
Does anyone know the torque spec for the front rotor mounting bolts in ft/lbs?
I'm doing some winter maintaince some I'm ready in the spring.Thanks
Don't forget some anti-seize on the threads (as you should also do on your spark plugs) always a good idea when metal bolts go into alloy, saves dragging out the thread with the bolt, or worse, breaking the bolt off a couple of years down the track.
Disclaimer: Previous feedback suggests I should point out this is my opinion and should not be taken as gospel.
Blue Loctite is a better choice, those bolts are thread-locked from the factory...
Quote from: racerrad8 on December 22, 2011, 07:40:02 PM
Quote from: ribbert on December 22, 2011, 06:42:58 PM
Don't forget some anti-seize on the threads (as you should also do on your spark plugs) always a good idea when metal bolts go into alloy, saves dragging out the thread with the bolt, or worse, breaking the bolt off a couple of years down the track.
Disclaimer: Previous feedback suggests I should point out this is my opinion and should not be taken as gospel.
Disclaimer accepted...
But, you should never use anti-seize on spark plug. The operating temp at the spark plug is greater than the anti-seize can handle and the oil portion of it melts/burns away. This then leaves the metal powder component left in the threads to gall the when they are removed.
Spark plugs have a coating applied when they are new and are designed for use in alloy applications. Adding another compound usually creates other problem.
Randy - RPM
I have read that the coating is one-use only, meaning that the plugs should
not be reinstalled, but instead replaced when removed, also....
Thanks for the quick reply's. I actually lock tight every bolt I remove and reinstall. I learned this from years of snowmobiling. 14 ft/lbs! Thanks for the info everyone :good2:
Quote from: racerrad8 on December 22, 2011, 07:40:02 PM
But, you should never use anti-seize on spark plug. The operating temp at the spark plug is greater than the anti-seize can handle and the oil portion of it melts/burns away. This then leaves the metal powder component left in the threads to gall the when they are removed.
I can confirm this (unfortunately). I anti-siezed my plugs once. I also check them whenever I have the tank off (so multiple installs which are also bad). After a few months, the anti-sieze dried up and I pulled the threads out of 2 cylinders.
TimeSerts are a wonderful invention! I also installed new SS valves, springs, and stem seals. No more smoking on startup.
NEVER use anti-sieze on spark plugs, even if is says it's "high temperature"
DavidR.