I want to thank you helpful members for posting up such valuable information here. Im re-assembling my ride and the variation of torque values listed under the "Tutorials" has me stumped. For example the torque spec for a rear axle listed is from 70 to 76Nm. Quite a variance. Shouldn't it be one exact number? Where should I set my torque wrench when I face variable values like this?
thanks,
Do you have a SSS or a DSS?
If SSS use the number that aligns the clip hole between the nut and axle.
If it's dual just set it in the middle.
All fasteners have an acceptable range.
Quote from: ducpainter on April 07, 2013, 09:09:01 AM
Do you have a SSS or a DSS?
If SSS use the number that aligns the clip hole between the nut and axle.
If it's dual just set it in the middle.
All fasteners have an acceptable range.
DSS. I figured split it in the middle and not use the higher value and run the risk of snapping a bolt.
I doubt you'll snap the axle.
Strip a nut...perhaps.
If your bike is a DSS, 16 mm. rear axle is 72Nm, 25mm. is 83.
the rear axle nut was just an example. There are several other listings for smaller bolts like brake rotor bolts, triple clamps, rearsets etc etc... that have a range for torque specs. Im not concerned of snapping a rear axle, its the smaller bolts.
I always use a middle value unless there's a pin hole to align.
Some things I don't torque.
Unless it is a critical fastener the value is usually + 10% and even quality torque wrenches are within 2%, there is a bit of error built in. Some things I tend not to use a torque wrench on, particularly pinch bolts and small fasteners, like those holding the side covers. I do use a torque wrench more often than I did when I was a pro since my feel just ain't that good anymore.