83lbf-ft on the rear axle nut

[Razorbacjac_imp]

Doesn't seem real snug...so I tighten it a little more(around 90). But it got me to wondering if you can bend the swingarm by over tighting. My other bikes the nuts seemed much tighter.

[the Ferret]

Good night man, 83 foot pounds is a lot! The 14's only call for 68 foot pounds I believe.

[Razorbacjac_imp]

Its in the Service Manual.

[the Ferret]

Oh I know thats the spec, I just couldn't believe you didn"t think that was enough!

[Razorbacjac_imp]

I'll back it off some. No since in taking a chance.

[the Ferret]

My FZ-1 called for 108 ft lbs.... I dont think I ever tightened it over 80 ft lbs. Even then when out on the road, it was a bear to get loose with the factory tool kit, like when adjusting the chain while on a trip.

[Pterodactyl_imp]

You need a fair torque wrench to get that 83 comfortably. As Ferret says, releasing it with what's in the OEM tool kit needs, for me at least, a little bit of the old pipe extension. It's enough.

Cheers

[CIP57_imp]

I find 83 to be more than I would tighten without a torque wrench. You get a bit more leverage with a 1/2 torque wrench ( longer handle )than you would with a normal ratchet, could be why it feels like you could go more.

[nhawk7504_imp]

I always tightened the rear axle snug without a torque wrench and mine never came loose nor was an issue at the next chain check. So you never have to over tighten them. Sometimes I'll get a new bike and am amazed how over tightened some things are. Spec never feels like a bear did it.

[Django]

In German we say: "Nach ganz fest kommt ganz lose", which is straight translated: "After firmly comes very loose"

Easy does it.