MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
Item
N•m
in.-lb.
ft.-lb.
Final gearcase oil filler bolt
23
–
17
Fork bottom Allen bolt*
30
22
Fork cap bolt
23
–
17
Front axle
59
–
43
Front axle clamp bolt
20
–
15
Front brake caliper mounting bolt
40
–
30
Front caliper retaining bolt
1999-on XVS1100 models
23
–
17
All models except 1999-on
XVS1100 models
27
–
20
Lower fork bridge clamp bolt
30
–
22
Oil drain bolt
43
–
32
Oil filter outer cover bolt
10
89
–
Rear axle clamp nut
23
–
17
Rear axle nut
107
–
79
Rear brake adjuster locknut
16
–
12
Rear caliper bracket bolt
40
–
30
Rear caliper mounting bolt
40
–
30
Rocker arm bolt
38
–
28
Sidestand nut
56
–
41
Spark plugs
20
–
15
Steering head nut
110
–
81
Steering stem adjuster nut
First stage
52
–
38
Second stage
18
–
13
Upper fork bridge clamp bolt
20
–
15
Valve adjuster locknut
27
–
20
Valve cover bolts
10
89
–
*Apply Loctite 242 (blue) or an equivalent medium strength threadlocking compound.
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