torque for the steering nut

bagdelco · #1 (**permalink**) 07-01-2007, 09:43 PM

i just bought a dampner for my bike and was wondering what the torque amount was for the nut. I have a 05 rc51

Rigor · #2 (**permalink**) 07-01-2007, 09:55 PM

Check with the instructions for the damper that you bought. Stock nut is 101 ft/lbs.

Some dampers require less....

bagdelco · #3 (**permalink**) 07-01-2007, 10:51 PM

Thanks that's what i needed to know.

RVTMAVERICK · #4 (**permalink**) 07-02-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bagdelco

Thanks that's what i needed to know.

I sure hope you are NOT going to try and torque the alum. nut that comes with these to 101 ft/lbs!???

Peace Maverick

EvilTwin-05 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-02-2007, 07:30 PM

Try the 90 used for the sp-1. I haven't had any problems.