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Does anyone knows the torque value for tightening the seat?
Seat tightening torque
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Gen 2 Manual (pg 9D-14) does not list a torque value:
202mphbusa
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most manuals have a "default" torque for bolts not listed. M8X1 12 FT-lbs OR SOMETHINGING
that is not the spec
Tightening Torque List starts on pg OC-9 (Gen 2 Svc Man)
(front seat not listed)
This is pg OC-11 (all other nuts/bolts):
(with thanks to @202mphbusa) cuz I did not know this until now
I haven’t ever thought of torquing the seat bolts.
Gen III Manual page 9D-34 says same as Gen II. No specific torque listed. I had mine off yesterday. Same as always, turn till it stops, and pinch the thread just a tad. Nothing cromagnon, or hulkish....Don't strip it please.
Does not have to be super tight. Noticed the shaft is threaded at the head, sizeable thread, with a pin that intersects the seat base.
Also had the fairings off, first time, it'll make you think a bit.
Does not have to be super tight. Noticed the shaft is threaded at the head, sizeable thread, with a pin that intersects the seat base.
Also had the fairings off, first time, it'll make you think a bit.
202mphbusa
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Me either
Being a machinist I know "Every Bolt" is supposed to be torqued
Well, I suppose that “Every Bolt” should have an assigned torque value so that they don’t get twisted in two but somehow I’ve successfully managed to avoid torque wrenches all my life.
I use to train Mercedes Techs to torque all the important parts, as that was the responsible thing to do. With the correct skill and practice very few actually need a torque wrench.
Personally I am nervous to even attempt a torque wrench on the Busa oil drain plug. I trust my feel better than the torque value in the manual.
All that said, in automotive there are some engine parts where the same bolt may not be re-used and precise torque is essential.
I'm with you there...I use my torque wrench (es) sparingly....lug nuts, and engine components mostly...
Seat bolt torque? Tighten that by feel...heck you can even buy the hand tightened ones on Amazon or ebay which have the Hayabusa logo....no torque rating for those and lots of people put them on their bikes for ease of seat removal.
I recently stuffed up a thread because of faulty torque wrench . Just got a new norbar beauty , some things like axles are good to get right .
No way
You going to tell us then ?
I Goggled it....
The Nuts and Bolts of Specifying Fastener Torque
Consider materials for the bolt and housing, and the length of engagement to determine maximum torques.
Determining Torque: The Facts About Required Torque, Tension and Clamp Loads
A bolt’s function essentially boils down to applying a high enough clamp force that when external forces are applied, transverse movement and separation cannot occur.
www.mudgefasteners.com
Now I know how to gesstimate the torque applicable for my 2 sets of titanium seat bolts .
oooops, missed an "o" there....Googled is what my phone and I should have said...I Goggled it....
The Nuts and Bolts of Specifying Fastener Torque
Consider materials for the bolt and housing, and the length of engagement to determine maximum torques.www.machinedesign.com
Determining Torque: The Facts About Required Torque, Tension and Clamp Loads
A bolt’s function essentially boils down to applying a high enough clamp force that when external forces are applied, transverse movement and separation cannot occur.
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