Post by PhildoBaggins on Feb 28, 2015 20:51:07 GMT -6
Here are the torque specs from the 2013+ VL1500 service manual. I have also attached the original pictures from the manual.
NOTE: The attachments do not always show in order. Check the page number or instruction numbers to correct the ordering.
Engine Tightening Torque List
Item lbf-ft
Cylinder head cover bolt 10
Cylinder head cover bracket bolt 7
Cylinder head bolt L160 19
Cylinder head bolt L180 19
Cylinder head bolt L190 Initial 18
Cylinder head bolt L190 Final 30.5
Water jacket plug (Cylinder Head) 19
Camshaft hournal holder bolt 7
Cam chain sprocket bolt 11
Cam chain tension adjust bolt 7
Cam chain tnesion adjust cap bolt 16.5
Cam chain tensioner bolt (Front and Rear) 16.5
Valve clearance adjuster lock-nut 11
Cam chain guide bolt (Front and Rear) 16.5
Exhaust pipe bolt 16.5
H02 sensor 34.5
Spark plug 8
Primary drive gear bolt 108.5
Starter clutch bolt 18
Conrod cap bolt 25.5 Then turn 1/4 turn (90 degrees)
Special tool bolt 16.5
Oil drain plug 16.5
Crankcase bolt M6 8
Crankcase bolt M8 Initial 11
Crankcase bolt M8 Final 19
Oil gallery plug M8 13
Oil gallery plug M14 16.5
Oil gallery plug M16 25.5
Oil gallery plug (Transmission oil jet) M10 13
Oil pressure switch 10
Oil pressure switch lead wire bolt 1
Oil pump cover screw 1
Clutch sleeve hub nut 68.5
Clutch spring set bolt 7
Clutch spring support bolt 18
Valve timing inspection plug 16.5
Valve timing inspection cap bolt 7
Gearshift cam plate bolt 7
Gearshift arm stopper 13.5
Gearshift cam stopper bolt 7
Gearshift lever bolt 36
Generator cover cap 8
Generator rotor bolt 115.5
Generator stator set bolt 8
Starter motor mounting bolt 7
Starter motor housing bolt 3.5
Starter motor lead wire mounting nut 4.5
Brush holder nut 8
Oil filter 14.5
Engine mounting nut 40
Muffler connecting bolt (Front and Rear) 19
Muffler support nut 19
Muffler support bolt 19
Muffler joint bolt 19
Rear muffler upper cover mounting bolt 7
Air cleaner box mounting bolt 4
Driveline / Axel Tightening Torque List
Item lbf-ft
Secondary drive gear bolt 126.5
Secondary driven bevel gear bearing stopper 76
Secondary bevel gear coupling nut 68.5
Secondary gear case bolt Initial 11
Secondary gear case bolt Final 19
Secondary driven gear bearing housing bolt 40
Final gear case nut 29
Final drive gear coupling nut 72.5
Final drive bevel gear bearing stopper 79.5
Final gear bearing case bolt M8 16.5
Final gear bearing case bolt M10 36
Final gear oil drain plug 16.5
FI System and Intake Air System Tightening Torque List
Item lbf-ft
CKP sensor mounting bolt 4
Fuel pump mounting bolt 7
GP switch mounting bolt 4.5
TP sensor mounting screw 2.5
STP sensor mounting screw 2.5
IAT sensor mounting screw 1
Fuel delivery pipe mounting screw 3.5
Cooling system Tightening Torque List
Item lbf-ft
ECT sensor 13
Water hose clamp screw 1
Water pump case screw 4
Cooling fan mounting bolt 4.5
Chassis Tightening Torque List
Item lbf-ft
Handlebar clamp bolt 16.5
Handlebar holder bolt 50.5
Front fork clamp bolt (Upper and Lower) 16.5
Front fork damper rod bolt 14.5
Front fork spacer clamp bolt 3
Steering stem nut 32.5 then turn counter clockwise 1/2-1/4 turn
Steering stem head nut 65
Front axle 72.5
Front axle pinch bolt 24
Wheel weight mounting bolt 7
Spacer clamp bolt 3
Brake disc bolt (Front and Rear) 16.5
Rear brake caliper bracket mounting bolt 68
Front brake caliper mounting bolt 19
Rear brake caliper mounting bolt 39
Air bleeder valve (Front brake) 4.5
Air bleeder valve (Rear brake) 5.5
Brake host union bolt 16.5
Brake lever pivot bolt 0.5
Brake lever pivot bolt lock-nut 4.5
Front brake master cylinder holder bolt (Upper and Lower) 7
Rear brake master cylinder mounting bolt 7
Rear brake master cylinder rod lock-nut 13
Rear brake pedal boss bolt 11.5
Rear brake pad mounting pin 12.5
Pad pin plug 1.8
Brake hose union bolt 16.5
Caliper bracket sliding pin 9.5
Caliper sliding pin 16.5
Frame down tube bolt 36
Rear frame bolt 36
Rear reflex reflector mounting nut 1.5
Front footrest bracket bolt 36
Swingarm pivot shaft nut 72.5
Cushion lever mounting nut 95.5
Cushion rod nut 95.5
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (Upper and Lower) 47
Rear axle nut 72.5
Steering lock bracket bolt 19
Front turn signal light mounting bolt 7
Rear turn signal light mounting bolt 8
Rear turn signal light bracket bolt 8
Windscreen lower brace mounting bolt 16.5
NOTE: The attachments do not always show in order. Check the page number or instruction numbers to correct the ordering.