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Zack · 06-21-2008, 05:21 PM

Hi there,

have over thousand miles now on the bike and need to do first service. we changed oil and filter today and that was easy.
Now I am looking at hundreds of bolts and hex screw head screws on each side of bike. Service is calling for bolts torquing. That is fine, bought torque wrench in Home Depot. But what is a best place to find torque values?

Thanks, bye
Zack

CrazyBiker · 06-21-2008, 05:24 PM

Service Manual. And don't use torque wrench on the oil filter and drain bolt. Many people have cracked their engine covers trying to torque the drain bolt. Trick is to hand tighten and some more using a simple wrench upto a 1/4th turn.

**reiobard** · 06-21-2008, 05:30 PM

very good point on the oil drain, also on the service manual!!!

Zack · 06-21-2008, 06:00 PM

I found one "how to change oil" on the forum and it called for some 30 lbs torque on the oil plug. That is what I did. It might be too much because I had hard time removing the bolt. I'll go back to garage to loose it a bit.
As for other bolts there are at least 50-80 of the all over the place. It will not be easy to find data about all of them. I guess I have to download manual.

Shamus McFeeley · 06-21-2008, 06:23 PM

When in doubt, there is always standard torque:
STANDARD TORQUE VALUES - METRIC SYSTEM

CrazyBiker · 06-21-2008, 06:34 PM

The reasons I am against torquing the drain bolt are:
Cracked Oil Pan - Sportbikes.net
Yup..I'm a dumb A$*/Stripped oil pan.. - Sportbikes.net
oil pan change - advice/gotchas? - Sportbikes.net
Cracked Oil cleaner cover - Sportbikes.net

Zack · 06-21-2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazybiker

The reasons I am against torquing the drain bolt are:
Cracked Oil Pan - Sportbikes.net
Yup..I'm a dumb A$*/Stripped oil pan.. - Sportbikes.net
oil pan change - advice/gotchas? - Sportbikes.net
Cracked Oil cleaner cover - Sportbikes.net

This is scary stuff!

06-21-2008, 05:21 PM	#1
Zack Junior Member Bike: FZ6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 247 Thanks: 0 Thanked 42 Times in 27 Posts Rep Power: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Torques values Hi there, have over thousand miles now on the bike and need to do first service. we changed oil and filter today and that was easy. Now I am looking at hundreds of bolts and hex screw head screws on each side of bike. Service is calling for bolts torquing. That is fine, bought torque wrench in Home Depot. But what is a best place to find torque values? Thanks, bye Zack

06-21-2008, 05:24 PM	#2
CrazyBiker Superbike Champion Bike: 07 Black FZ1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,235 Thanks: 137 Thanked 190 Times in 142 Posts Rep Power: 26 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Re: Torques values Service Manual. And don't use torque wrench on the oil filter and drain bolt. Many people have cracked their engine covers trying to torque the drain bolt. Trick is to hand tighten and some more using a simple wrench upto a 1/4th turn. __________________ 07 Raven FZ1 (May 06 2009) Micron Full System\|O2 Elim\|Lars Airbox Mod\|Ivan's FCE\|BMC\|CopperDawg Flies\|HEL SS Lines,Speed Bleeders\|ASV Black Shorties\|Rizoma Rearsets\|Sargent/Corbin Rider/Pillion\|MRA Vario\|Throttlemiester\|Satan666 Highway Pegs\|Reverse Retro Mirrors\|Symtec Heated Grips\|Marine Powerlet\|Integrated Taillight\|Arrow Signals\|T-Rex Frame,Crashbobbins F/R Axle Sliders\|Targa FE\|Power Bronze Rear Fender 06+ Raven FZ6 (Jul 29 2007 - Apr 27 2010)R6S Forks,SB,SS,HH\|K&N SOLD! Last edited by CrazyBiker; 06-21-2008 at 05:30 PM.

06-21-2008, 05:30 PM	#3
reiobard Samurai FZ Soldier Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hillsborough, NH Posts: 7,471 Thanks: 1,254 Thanked 1,565 Times in 1,049 Posts Rep Power: 117 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Torques values very good point on the oil drain, also on the service manual!!!

06-21-2008, 06:00 PM	#4
Zack Junior Member Bike: FZ6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 247 Thanks: 0 Thanked 42 Times in 27 Posts Rep Power: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Torque values I found one "how to change oil" on the forum and it called for some 30 lbs torque on the oil plug. That is what I did. It might be too much because I had hard time removing the bolt. I'll go back to garage to loose it a bit. As for other bolts there are at least 50-80 of the all over the place. It will not be easy to find data about all of them. I guess I have to download manual.

06-21-2008, 06:23 PM	#5
Shamus McFeeley Disgruntled Kawi Owner Bike: 2006 FZ6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 165 Thanks: 0 Thanked 98 Times in 66 Posts Rep Power: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Torques values When in doubt, there is always standard torque: STANDARD TORQUE VALUES - METRIC SYSTEM

06-21-2008, 06:34 PM	#6
CrazyBiker Superbike Champion Bike: 07 Black FZ1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,235 Thanks: 137 Thanked 190 Times in 142 Posts Rep Power: 26 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Re: Torques values The reasons I am against torquing the drain bolt are: Cracked Oil Pan - Sportbikes.net Yup..I'm a dumb A$/Stripped oil pan.. - Sportbikes.net oil pan change - advice/gotchas? - Sportbikes.net Cracked Oil cleaner cover - Sportbikes.net __________________ 07 Raven FZ1 (May 06 2009)* Micron Full System\|O2 Elim\|Lars Airbox Mod\|Ivan's FCE\|BMC\|CopperDawg Flies\|HEL SS Lines,Speed Bleeders\|ASV Black Shorties\|Rizoma Rearsets\|Sargent/Corbin Rider/Pillion\|MRA Vario\|Throttlemiester\|Satan666 Highway Pegs\|Reverse Retro Mirrors\|Symtec Heated Grips\|Marine Powerlet\|Integrated Taillight\|Arrow Signals\|T-Rex Frame,Crashbobbins F/R Axle Sliders\|Targa FE\|Power Bronze Rear Fender 06+ Raven FZ6 (Jul 29 2007 - Apr 27 2010)R6S Forks,SB,SS,HH\|K&N SOLD!

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