torque

I rode a buddys Vmax and I was surprise at just how easy the thing rode. I was tooling around on my bike the other day and decided to check the ring nuts and head nut for correct torque. I noticed that the head nut was loose so I thought maybe ill check the ring nuts too . I tightened the...

This seems to be a topic that springs up fairly often around here and can be sort of tough to explain, in terms of how it relates to actual performance. I've heard some good explanations and some lousy ones and there tends to be a lot of misconceptions about it. From hanging around go-fast types...

Anyone have the torque specifications for the yamaha engine guards?

Enjoy the beast: http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2011/01/fgr-2500-v6-czechs-bust-out-with-240bhp.html :punk:

Looking at getting my pops an electronic torque wrench this xmas. Probably a gearwrench or craftsman. Looks like neither are 'really' reliable, but the gearwrench looks slightly better (as far as reviews). anyone have any experience with these? it'd be the 3/8" model. thnx

I am thinking I will be rebuiliding a vmax motor in the near future and was thinking that I might be wise to update my torque wrench colleciton to the click style ones and get rid of the ol fashioned ones I have been using. does anyone know off the top of their head what the range for torqe...

Hey guys and girls, I am trying to torque my new steering head bearings. What is the correct procedure for this, i read that you torque the nut over tight to settle the bearings, then loosen and re torque to a lesser setting. Anyone know the proper torque settings please!:ummm: Michael

What should the triple clamp bolts be torqued to? Second, what type of bearings,( ball, roller ), are the steering bearings? Thanks. Jack.

I've been browsing torque bars and I can't find a set under $200 sum bucks. That seems like alot to me for a few pieces of metal bars and welding brackets. Couldn't I just do an old fashion DIY for much less and have the same results?

anyone know the torque spec for the big nut that hold the wheel on? i took my rear wheel off last night so i can change it at work today. when i put it back on, id rather not have it fall off mid-flight! thanks guys

Does anybody know the torque for the water pump cover (five) bolts)? i came home and had a flood of coolant all over the garage floor and it looks like its coming from the lower bolt on the case cover. It ruined the paint on the floor, thats some nasty stuff. I removed the cover, rest of...

Where can i find torque specs? Specificall, the fork clams and front wheel bolt

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Does anyone have an old POS Craftsman torque wrench? I'm looking for a basket case (doesn't matter what size it is) with the twist locking handle. There are 2 small spring clips under the twist lock that I need to fix mine. I called Sears to order parts and they told me they don't have...

So, what do you guys use to torque the valve cover bolts with?

Guys, have a special question, im about to exchange the gasket on my clutch cover, the main concern that I have come across, Here in Chile is quite difficult to get a torque wrench with a good low range, the most descent one I've found can do the torque from 13Nm, the manual says that the cover...

Just getting going on doing maintenance and mods on the VMax and need to know what kind of torque wrench to get and what range. Does any one wrench have the range I need or will i need to get an in/lb and well as lbs/ft wrench? What brands are you guys running? I hear precision instruments are...

I'm aware of lowering the rear wheel axle torque to around 35lbs. Is the front also supposed to be lowered??

I am looking at Aluminum rear brake torque arm for my 06 Max! Wondering if there is any handling advantages or if this is just a neat thing to look at! Heres where it's at...

OK guys I asked the dealer,the guy that prepares bikes for delivery. " this is part of Yamaha factory PDI ( pre-delivery inspection ) Rear Axel torque for FJR, Vmax, Venture is 110 ft-Lb." " I feel it is a little too much but this is what Yamaha wants! 95 ft-lb is OK." So this is the end of...