Can't Find Front Fender Torque Values in Service Manual

[belrix]

I installed a pair of shock boots and front fender extender today and everything went smoothly but I'm having trouble finding the torque values for the front fender mounting bolts in the service manual.

I did find a torque chart that states 7 foot pounds for 6mm bolts.

Is this the value I should use for the front fender bolts?

Thanks a million

brian

 

[Grey1one]

I have the Barrett manual, for things without a specific value it has this table.

5mm screw - 3.1LbFt
5 mm nut & bolt - 3.8LbFt
6 mm screw - 6.6LbFt
6 mm nut & bolt - 7LbFt
6 mm flange nut & bolt - 9LbFt
8 mm nut & bolt - 16LbFt
8 mm flanged nut & bolt - 20LbFt
10 mm nut & bolt - 25LbFt
10 mm flanged nut & bolt - 29LbFt
12 mm nut & bolt - 40LbFt

 

[bamamate]

that sounds about right. Some of the non-critical bolts don't have specific values listed in the manual so you go with the general chart that you are referencing. Honestly on those bolts I used a dap of lock-tight and snugged them up....don't want to crank on them and break the fender.

 

[belrix]

Thanks, that looks like the same chart that is in the Honda manual. I think I'm good at 7.

belrix

 

[Antarius]

The smaller the bolt, the less torque. Remember that.

 

[Agent]

My HD riding friend would say, "Aw, tighten the **** out of it and then go another half turn." I don't recommend that for a Honda. He can get away with it because he has a "real" bike that can handle it. LOL I'd go with Grey1one's figures on this one.

 

[belrix]

Thanks for the replies! Used 7 foot pounds and the fender didn't fall off on the way to work!