Torque spec

[Howley]

Can anyone tell me the correct torque spec for the bolts that hold the plastic ignition cover on. My bike is a '94 900.

Thanks.

[suzyj]

You're kidding, right?

If you feel you need a torque spec to put a plastic cover on, you're really overanalysing things.

And in answer to your question, moderately snug.

[ducpainter]

You're kidding, right?

If you feel you need a torque spec to put a plastic cover on, you're really overanalysing things.

And in answer to your question, moderately snug.

Never read any sarcasm before?

[suzyj]

Never read any sarcasm before?

Phew.

[ungeheuer]

164Nm

[J5]

tighten till it goes loose then back half a turn 

[ungeheuer]

tighten till it goes loose then back half a turn 

... so much cheaper than owning a bulky and cumbersome torque wrench too 

[2 Wheel Wanderer]

Never read any sarcasm before?

Was an apparent shot at me. Sorry, I am not a mechanic and simply like to do things right.

[suzyj]

Was an apparent shot at me. Sorry, I am not a mechanic and simply like to do things right.

Just for reference, the only bolts outside the engine that I've ever used a torque wrench for are the rotor bolts, caliper bolts, and rear suspension pivots.  Everything else is either "good and tight", "snug", or "moderately snug".  Knowing how tight these various torques are by feel is an essential thing for any budding mechanic.

[ducpainter]

Was an apparent shot at me. Sorry, I am not a mechanic and simply like to do things right.

Right...

and neurotic/anal are two very different things.

Tight is right.

[Howie]

When I spun wrenches for a living there was very little I used a torque wrench on.  As wrenching became a secondary part of my day the torque wrench became more of a necessity.  I still find feel works better than a torque wrench on pinch bolts though.  At least for me, YRMV.