Topic: Interesting little torque tightening chart

[flybackwards]

Found this little chart in the install book for my Hepco and Becker engine guards. Seems like a nice little reference taking into account different size bolts and different materials.

[beemerbum]

That is indeed useful information for fasteners not even in motorcycles. Thanx for posting

[calj737]

That chart has values lower than conventional charts I believe because it is also recommending using medium strength LocTite. Such an additive alters the torque value of threads.

Just be aware of these differences…

[flybackwards]

yes they are talking about mounting their crash bars on the bike - so a little Loctite is probably a good idea. I have seen so many discussions on torque values on the forum here that it seemed like it was worth a look..

[PeWe]

Yes, data like that make me to avoid Hondas recommendation when tightening the cam/holder bolts/nuts on my CB750 which will ensure  ruined threads.
I tighten max 9Nm as written in your doc. Even with thread inserts. The inserts sits in the alu.

I have ruined too many threads up there, cover included that I tighten even less, max 7.5Nm with new gasket, 5Nm next time reusing the gasket for engine covers.

[HondaMan]

Newton-meters?
I thought he used cubits...