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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: Enceladus on 04 August 2012, 04:45:19 pm

Title: just replaced my'zorst :) when to check the bolts ?
Post by: Enceladus on 04 August 2012, 04:45:19 pm
i have just replaced my standard downpipes for s/s ones and end can for a scorpion :D
whilst having a brew afterwards, i realised that i ought to check the tightness of the downpipe bolts on the engine after it has been running for a bit.
what would you do ?
go for a quick ride (10-15 mins) then let it cool down and check ?
thanks
p.s. if you have done this yourself how did you get at the 1st bolt for the 2nd cylinder on the right if looking from the front ?
was a right sod to get at!
Title: Re: just replaced my'zorst :) when to check the bolts ?
Post by: darrsi on 04 August 2012, 05:04:19 pm
Last time i changed the gaskets on my headers i checked the bolts every couple of days for a few weeks as they seemed to slacken off for some reason before eventually settling down, i'd imagine it's a hot and cold thing.


Can't say i had any problems with the bolts, just used an extension bar and all was good, just make sure they're all torqued equally.
Title: Re: just replaced my'zorst :) when to check the bolts ?
Post by: Enceladus on 05 August 2012, 10:25:15 pm
thanks :)
can't see the recommended torque settings for these bolts.
any idea what they are
Title: Re: just replaced my'zorst :) when to check the bolts ?
Post by: darrsi on 05 August 2012, 10:54:24 pm

Torque settings
Downpipe assembly
Nuts 10 Nm
Rear bolt 20 Nm
Title: Re: just replaced my'zorst :) when to check the bolts ?
Post by: Enceladus on 05 August 2012, 11:01:51 pm
thanks :)
must be going blind!
couldn't see it for looking!