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Head Bolt Torque Settings

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01-11-2007	#1 (permalink)
gbc Member Super Sidecars Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 60	After a top end job on my 67 TR120 I would like to know what the general agreed amount for the head bolt torque settings? I have seen from 15 to 20 lbs depending which manual you pick up.

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01-11-2007	#2 (permalink)
GrandPaulZ Moderator Site Supporter Moto Grand Prix Favorite Bike: Triumph Bonneville Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 2,584 Other Motorcycle: Britiron	18 ft/lb for the 8 main bolts, 15 for the #9 (venter) bolt. __________________ GrandPaulZ Author of "Old Bikes" Born Again Bikes My Photos

01-12-2007	#3 (permalink)
TBS Senior Member Supersport 600 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 196	Stan Shenton of Boyer fame reckons 20ftlb for centre and 25ftlb for all other 8 bolts. This saves having to re-torque the head.

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