Torque Table

[GMP]

OK here it is. Perhaps Jeff can make it a Sticky.

If you guys feel uncomfortable with some of the values then don't use them.
I'm not a big user or over user of Loctite, especially in aluminum threads and/or non-critical fasteners.

[ricoyam]

OK here it is. Perhaps Jeff can make it a Sticky.

If you guys feel uncomfortable with some of the values then don't use them.
I'm not a big user or over user of Loctite, especially in aluminum threads and/or non-critical fasteners.

Glenn,
Who wrote up this chart? I don't have any issues or questions, just curious.
I'm with you on loctite too. I've found that anti-seize functions well to prevent fasteners from loosening. On KTMs I've used anti-seize on the subframe bolts for years and never had any loosen. Anytime I have steel screws going into aluminum I use anti-seize. The dissimilar metals and caustic or corrosive MUDs we ride in spell doom for unprotected fasteners. The chain adjusters screwing into the swingarm are huge trouble spots.

[flybars]

Thanks Glen. I'll put this to good use.

[dirtbird]

Very useful and mostly I agree with the values.

Glenn I have only one reservation regarding the front caliper bolts.
Usually we use low strength blue Loctite (and usually we over tighten them...). Are you sure that is 100% safe to use grease on these bolts?

I also use copper grease on the brake pads pin and during winter on the back of the piston side pad.

[GMP]

I consider the brake caliper a frequently removed part (for fork service), with aluminum thread. I don't loctite stuff like that because its a pain to clean the threads and if you don't you end up damaging them. Plus, there is little vibratrion. If its a semi-permanent part like the rear master cyl I'll loctite but I don't go crazy. I never had anything come loose and it takes a minute to go over the bike pre ride with a wrench to check key stuff just like checking tire pressure. No stripped or seized bolts either.

[dirtbird]

True, I also remove frequently the front caliper and while I don't use too much loc. its time for a thorough cleaning of this area which is a PIA.

Lately I am using this spray ( http://www.nils.eu/prodottiDettaglio_en ... rodotto=36 ) in various areas like the chain adjuster bolts or in the linkage pins, mostly for its water resistance.

[GMP]

Nickel based anti-seize on most. On suspension I just use the Amsoil Polymeric grease on the bolts and threads which has a high moly content.

[ballisticexchris]

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[webmaster]

Just made this one a "sticky".

jeff

[Ctkny]

Any recommendations for a wrench for nm settings? Have a snap on ft pd wrench but not low enuff for some of the settings.