Topic: Torque value: side cover bolts CB500

[Tugboat]

Been replacing all of the old screws on the motor with stainless Allen bolts. The instructions that came with the set said to use anti-seize (of course) and that the torque value for the 6mm ones is 4.4 ft/lbs. You know, the CB500 is a wet sump engine, so the RH side cover holds in the oil. Is 4.4 ft/lbs enough torque to keep it from leaking? Seems on the light side. But I recall reading something about there being lower torque required when using anti-seize. Is that right?

[Tugboat]

BTW it doesn't say in the Honda manual. Maybe in the Clymer or Haynes?

[Greggo]

Lower torque required with anti seize is correct.  Get 'em snug, and if you see a leak, give 'em an extra snugging..

[MCRider]

My rule of thumb on these is to use as little as possible. A good uh with a T handle. If they leak, give it a skosh more.

I've never seen a torque value or any other guidance.

PS: Greggo beat me to it.   

[Greggo]

I won!  I won the money!  Oh, wait...there's no money?

[crazypj]

There is a torque value in manual, your looking at it wrong.
 It's a generic spec for 6mm screws.
 6mm bolts are 5-7 ft/lbs, screws will work at same torque but it's usually 4-6ft/lbs (working from memory, may be slightly off?)
The torque may be given in inch pounds

[Tugboat]

Only bragging rights LOL!!!

Thanks fellas.

[MCRider]

There is a torque value in manual, your looking at it wrong.
 It's a generic spec for 6mm screws.
 6mm bolts are 5-7 ft/lbs, screws will work at same torque but it's usually 4-6ft/lbs (working from memory, may be slightly off?)
The torque may be given in inch pounds

I'd agree with that.
http://www.salocal.com/sohc/tech/torquetable.htm
Scroll down to the pan screws. Quite a wide range. Roughly equivalent to a good "uh" with a T handle. 

[crazypj]

Don't forget, the screws and bolts are measured by shank size not head/socket size (eg, 6mm bolt has 8 or 10mm head)
5.1 to 8 ft/lbs is quite a wide range for a small screw

[dave500]

i never torque any of the smaller size bolts,just snug them down then a pinch more,sometimes my elbow goes "click"at the correct torque.