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ITEM TORQUE NOTES
Airbox cover fasteners 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-88
Airhorn fastener 72-96 in-lbs 8-10 Nm page 2-74
Axle pinch fastener, rear 40-45 ft-lbs 54-61 Nm page 2-18
Axle pinch fasteners, front 20-22 ft-lbs 27-30 Nm page 2-15
Axle, front 39-41 ft-lbs 53-56 Nm ANTI-SIEZE, Left handed thread, page 2-15
Axle, rear ANTI-SEIZE
Follow special instructions, page 2-18
Bank angle sensor 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-72
Brake hand lever housing fasteners 80-90 in-lbs 9-10 Nm page 2-29
Brake lamp switch fastener, front 7-10 in-lbs 0.8-1.0 Nm page 2-29
Brake line p-clamp fastener, front 36-60 in-lbs 4-7 Nm page 2-31
Brake line p-clamp fastener, rear 36-60 in-lbs 4-7 Nm page 2-40
Brake pedal fastener 22-24 ft-lbs 30-33 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-25
Brake pin hanger set, front 11-14 ft-lbs 15-19 Nm page 2-33
Brake pin hanger set, rear 11-14 ft-lbs 15-20 Nm page 2-42
Brake pin plug, rear 22-26 in-lbs 2-3 Nm page 2-42
Brake reservoir fastener, rear 96-120 in-lbs 11-14 Nm page 2-92
Caliper banjo bolt, front 16-20 ft-lbs 22-27 Nm metric, page 2-31
Caliper banjo bolt, rear 16-20 ft-lbs 22-27 Nm page 2-40
Caliper bleeder valves 36-60 in-lbs 4-7 Nm metric, page 2-26
Caliper carrier, rear 24-26 ft-lbs 32-35 Nm page 2-19
Caliper fasteners, front 15-19 ft-lbs 20-26 Nm page 2-33
Caliper mounting fasteners, front 35-37 ft-lbs 47-50 Nm page 2-33
Caliper mounting large fastener, rear 18-21 ft-lbs 24-28 Nm page 2-43
Caliper mounting small fastener, rear 14-18 ft-lbs 19-24 Nm page 2-43
Chin fairing fasteners 36-48 in-lbs 4-5 Nm page 2-87
Clutch cable p-clamp 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-62
Clutch inspection cover fasteners 84-108 in-lbs 9.5-12.2 Nm Tighten in a crosswise pattern, page 2-70
Electronic control module fasteners 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-73
Engine shroud air scoop 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-89
Exhaust header mounting nut 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-80
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Fairing support bracket fastener 16-18 ft-lbs 22-26 Nm page 2-74
Flasher fastener 30-40 in-lbs 3-5 Nm page 2-72
Footpeg mount fasteners, rider 108-132 in-lbs 12-15 Nm page 2-81
Footpeg mount, passenger 25-28 ft-lbs 34-38 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-82
Fork cap 22-30 ft-lbs 30-40 Nm page 2-50
Fork center bolt 22-30 ft-lbs 30-40 Nm page 2-49
Fork clamp, lower 13-15 ft-lbs 18-20 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-51
Fork clamp, upper 17-19 ft-lbs 23-26 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-54
Fork damper locknut 22-30 ft-lbs 30-40 Nm page 2-49
Front fender fasteners 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-84
Front isolator bolt 49-51 ft-lbs 66-69 Nm page 2-62
Front isolator bracket mounting fastener 49-51 ft-lbs 66-69 Nm page 2-62
Front isolator snubber, upper 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-62
Front isolator threaded frame insert 49-51 ft-lbs 66.4-69.1 Nm LOCTITE 222, page 2-62
Fuse block and relay fasteners 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-74
Hand lever pivot fastener 60-120 in-lbs 9-14 Nm page 2-28
Handlebar clipon fastener, left 24-26 ft-lbs 33-35 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-76
Handlebar clipon fastener, right 24-26 ft-lbs 33-35 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-76
Headlight fasteners 20-25 in-lbs 2.3-2.8 Nm page 2-72
Headlight support bracket pivot fasteners 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-73
Heel guard fasteners, passenger 48-72 in-lbs 5-8 Nm page 2-82
Heel guard fasteners, rider 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-81
License plate fasteners 36-48 in-lbs 4-5 Nm page 2-93
Main battery ground fastener 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-92
Master cylinder banjo bolt, front 16-20 ft-lbs 22-27 Nm page 2-31
Master cylinder banjo bolt, rear 16-20 ft-lbs 22-27 Nm page 2-40
Master cylinder cover fasteners, front 9-13 in-lbs 1.0-1.5 Nm page 2-29
Master cylinder mounting fasteners, rear 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-38
Mirror fasteners 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-94
Muffler mounting block fastener, rear
32-36 ft-lbs 43-49 Nm page 2-80
Muffler strap fastener, front 108-120 in-lbs 12-14 Nm page 2-80
Muffler strap fastener, rear 48-60 in-lbs 5-7 Nm page 2-80
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Negative battery cable at battery terminal 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-70
Oil cooler air scoop 120-144 in-lbs 14-16 Nm page 2-89
Oil drain plug 29-31 ft-lbs 39-42 Nm page 2-60
Oil line fittings 29-31 ft-lbs 39-42 Nm page 2-60
Passenger footpeg mounts 25-28 ft-lbs 34-37 Nm page 2-61
Passenger seat latch 60-96 in-lbs 7-11 Nm page 2-93
Pivot shaft pinch bolt 17-19 ft-lbs 23-26 Nm page 2-61
Ram air scoop 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-89
Rear fender fastener 12-15 in-lbs 1-1.7 Nm page 2-84
Rear remote master cylinder reservoir fastener 48-72 in-lbs 11-14 Nm page 2-38
Rotor mounting fasteners, front 25-27 ft-lbs 34-37 Nm metric, Replace with new, page 2-14
Rotor mounting fasteners, rear 25-27 ft-lbs 34-37 Nm metric, Replace with new, page 2-18
Seat fasteners 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-95
Shift lever pinch screw 48-60 in-lbs 5.4-6.8 Nm LOCJTITE 272 (red), Page 2-69
Shift pedal flange head bolt 22-24 ft-lbs 30-32.5 Nm page 2-69
Shock mounting fastener, lower 15-17 ft-lbs 20.3-23 Nm page 2-65
Shock mounting fastener, upper 49-51 ft-lbs 66-69 Nm page 2-65
Shock reservoir clamp, rear 120-144 in-lbs 14-16 Nm page 2-92
Sidestand bracket fasteners 25-27 ft-lbs 34-37 Nm page 2-98
Sidestand pivot bolt 18-20 ft-lbs 24-27 Nm page 2-98
Sprocket cover fastener 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-83
Sprocket fasteners 35-37 ft-lbs 48-50 Nm Replace with new, page 2-18
Steering stem cap 38-42 ft-lbs 52-57 Nm page 2-54
Steering stem pinch fastener 17-19 ft-lbs 23-26 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-54
Swingarm brace mounting fasteners 25-27 ft-lbs 34-37 Nm page 2-61
Swingarm pivot shaft 24-26 ft-lbs 32-35 Nm page 2-61
Switch housing fasteners, right 25-33 in-lbs 3-4 Nm page 2-66
Tail body work, lower 36-48 in-lbs 4-5 Nm page 2-93
Tail body work, upper 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-93
Tail frame to frame 21-23 ft-lbs 28-31 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-92
Torca clamp 28-30 ft-lbs 38-40.6 Nm page 2-80
Valve stem nut 40-44 in-lbs 4.5-4.9 Nm page 2-22
Wear peg, rider 36-48in-lbs 4.1-5.4m page 2-81
Chassis
ITEM TORQUE NOTES
Airbox cover fasteners 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-88
Airhorn fastener 72-96 in-lbs 8-10 Nm page 2-74
Axle pinch fastener, rear 40-45 ft-lbs 54-61 Nm page 2-18
Axle pinch fasteners, front 20-22 ft-lbs 27-30 Nm page 2-15
Axle, front 39-41 ft-lbs 53-56 Nm ANTI-SIEZE, Left handed thread, page 2-15
Axle, rear ANTI-SEIZE
Follow special instructions, page 2-18
Bank angle sensor 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-72
Brake hand lever housing fasteners 80-90 in-lbs 9-10 Nm page 2-29
Brake lamp switch fastener, front 7-10 in-lbs 0.8-1.0 Nm page 2-29
Brake line p-clamp fastener, front 36-60 in-lbs 4-7 Nm page 2-31
Brake line p-clamp fastener, rear 36-60 in-lbs 4-7 Nm page 2-40
Brake pedal fastener 22-24 ft-lbs 30-33 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-25
Brake pin hanger set, front 11-14 ft-lbs 15-19 Nm page 2-33
Brake pin hanger set, rear 11-14 ft-lbs 15-20 Nm page 2-42
Brake pin plug, rear 22-26 in-lbs 2-3 Nm page 2-42
Brake reservoir fastener, rear 96-120 in-lbs 11-14 Nm page 2-92
Caliper banjo bolt, front 16-20 ft-lbs 22-27 Nm metric, page 2-31
Caliper banjo bolt, rear 16-20 ft-lbs 22-27 Nm page 2-40
Caliper bleeder valves 36-60 in-lbs 4-7 Nm metric, page 2-26
Caliper carrier, rear 24-26 ft-lbs 32-35 Nm page 2-19
Caliper fasteners, front 15-19 ft-lbs 20-26 Nm page 2-33
Caliper mounting fasteners, front 35-37 ft-lbs 47-50 Nm page 2-33
Caliper mounting large fastener, rear 18-21 ft-lbs 24-28 Nm page 2-43
Caliper mounting small fastener, rear 14-18 ft-lbs 19-24 Nm page 2-43
Chin fairing fasteners 36-48 in-lbs 4-5 Nm page 2-87
Clutch cable p-clamp 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-62
Clutch inspection cover fasteners 84-108 in-lbs 9.5-12.2 Nm Tighten in a crosswise pattern, page 2-70
Electronic control module fasteners 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-73
Engine shroud air scoop 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-89
Exhaust header mounting nut 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-80
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Fairing support bracket fastener 16-18 ft-lbs 22-26 Nm page 2-74
Flasher fastener 30-40 in-lbs 3-5 Nm page 2-72
Footpeg mount fasteners, rider 108-132 in-lbs 12-15 Nm page 2-81
Footpeg mount, passenger 25-28 ft-lbs 34-38 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-82
Fork cap 22-30 ft-lbs 30-40 Nm page 2-50
Fork center bolt 22-30 ft-lbs 30-40 Nm page 2-49
Fork clamp, lower 13-15 ft-lbs 18-20 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-51
Fork clamp, upper 17-19 ft-lbs 23-26 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-54
Fork damper locknut 22-30 ft-lbs 30-40 Nm page 2-49
Front fender fasteners 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-84
Front isolator bolt 49-51 ft-lbs 66-69 Nm page 2-62
Front isolator bracket mounting fastener 49-51 ft-lbs 66-69 Nm page 2-62
Front isolator snubber, upper 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-62
Front isolator threaded frame insert 49-51 ft-lbs 66.4-69.1 Nm LOCTITE 222, page 2-62
Fuse block and relay fasteners 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-74
Hand lever pivot fastener 60-120 in-lbs 9-14 Nm page 2-28
Handlebar clipon fastener, left 24-26 ft-lbs 33-35 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-76
Handlebar clipon fastener, right 24-26 ft-lbs 33-35 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-76
Headlight fasteners 20-25 in-lbs 2.3-2.8 Nm page 2-72
Headlight support bracket pivot fasteners 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-73
Heel guard fasteners, passenger 48-72 in-lbs 5-8 Nm page 2-82
Heel guard fasteners, rider 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-81
License plate fasteners 36-48 in-lbs 4-5 Nm page 2-93
Main battery ground fastener 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-92
Master cylinder banjo bolt, front 16-20 ft-lbs 22-27 Nm page 2-31
Master cylinder banjo bolt, rear 16-20 ft-lbs 22-27 Nm page 2-40
Master cylinder cover fasteners, front 9-13 in-lbs 1.0-1.5 Nm page 2-29
Master cylinder mounting fasteners, rear 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-38
Mirror fasteners 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-94
Muffler mounting block fastener, rear
32-36 ft-lbs 43-49 Nm page 2-80
Muffler strap fastener, front 108-120 in-lbs 12-14 Nm page 2-80
Muffler strap fastener, rear 48-60 in-lbs 5-7 Nm page 2-80
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Negative battery cable at battery terminal 72-96 in-lbs 8-11 Nm page 2-70
Oil cooler air scoop 120-144 in-lbs 14-16 Nm page 2-89
Oil drain plug 29-31 ft-lbs 39-42 Nm page 2-60
Oil line fittings 29-31 ft-lbs 39-42 Nm page 2-60
Passenger footpeg mounts 25-28 ft-lbs 34-37 Nm page 2-61
Passenger seat latch 60-96 in-lbs 7-11 Nm page 2-93
Pivot shaft pinch bolt 17-19 ft-lbs 23-26 Nm page 2-61
Ram air scoop 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-89
Rear fender fastener 12-15 in-lbs 1-1.7 Nm page 2-84
Rear remote master cylinder reservoir fastener 48-72 in-lbs 11-14 Nm page 2-38
Rotor mounting fasteners, front 25-27 ft-lbs 34-37 Nm metric, Replace with new, page 2-14
Rotor mounting fasteners, rear 25-27 ft-lbs 34-37 Nm metric, Replace with new, page 2-18
Seat fasteners 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-95
Shift lever pinch screw 48-60 in-lbs 5.4-6.8 Nm LOCJTITE 272 (red), Page 2-69
Shift pedal flange head bolt 22-24 ft-lbs 30-32.5 Nm page 2-69
Shock mounting fastener, lower 15-17 ft-lbs 20.3-23 Nm page 2-65
Shock mounting fastener, upper 49-51 ft-lbs 66-69 Nm page 2-65
Shock reservoir clamp, rear 120-144 in-lbs 14-16 Nm page 2-92
Sidestand bracket fasteners 25-27 ft-lbs 34-37 Nm page 2-98
Sidestand pivot bolt 18-20 ft-lbs 24-27 Nm page 2-98
Sprocket cover fastener 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-83
Sprocket fasteners 35-37 ft-lbs 48-50 Nm Replace with new, page 2-18
Steering stem cap 38-42 ft-lbs 52-57 Nm page 2-54
Steering stem pinch fastener 17-19 ft-lbs 23-26 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-54
Swingarm brace mounting fasteners 25-27 ft-lbs 34-37 Nm page 2-61
Swingarm pivot shaft 24-26 ft-lbs 32-35 Nm page 2-61
Switch housing fasteners, right 25-33 in-lbs 3-4 Nm page 2-66
Tail body work, lower 36-48 in-lbs 4-5 Nm page 2-93
Tail body work, upper 12-36 in-lbs 1-4 Nm page 2-93
Tail frame to frame 21-23 ft-lbs 28-31 Nm LOCTITE 272, page 2-92
Torca clamp 28-30 ft-lbs 38-40.6 Nm page 2-80
Valve stem nut 40-44 in-lbs 4.5-4.9 Nm page 2-22
Wear peg, rider 36-48in-lbs 4.1-5.4m page 2-81
