Fastener Torque Values
Description Screw/Nut Size Torque, Nm (Lbft) Notes
Handlebar and Controls
Screw securing clutch control to handlebar M6 10 (7.4)
Throttle control screw M6 4 (3.0)
Ignition switch screw M8 24 (17.7)
Footrests
Footrest support bracket screw M12 55 (40.6) loctite 243
Footrest support bracket screw M8 25 (18.4) loctite 243
Chassis
Screw securing linkage to mudguard at front end M6 12 (8.9)
Screw securing linkage to mudguard at rear end M6 12 (8.9)
Screw securing mudguard to bottom yoke M6 12 (8.9)
Conveyors screw M6 12 (8.9)
Side body panels screw M6 12 (8.9)
Front screw securing tail end to subframe M6 12 (8.9)
Central nut securing tail end - mudguard - subframe M6 12 (8.9)
Rear screw securing tail end to subframe M6 12 (8.9)
Screw securing tail end to mudguard M6 12 (8.9)
Top screw securing under-tail end to number plate holder M5 7 (5.2)
Bottom screw securing under-tail end to number plate holder M5 7 (5.2)
Screw securing under-tail end - mudguard - starter contactor ext. M6 12 (8.9)
Shock absorber guard screw M5 6 (4.4)
Screw securing headlight fairing to instrument support M5 6 (4.4)
Instrument support screw M5 6 (4.4)
Under-tail end lower screw M6 12 (8.9)
Lights and Instrument Panel
Tail light screw 3.9 2 (1.5)
Turn indicators nut M8 6 (4.4)
Digital instrument nut M5 6 (4.4)
Headlight screw M6 6 (4.4)
Tanks
Screw securing plate to fuel tank M6 12 (8.9)
Screw securing fuel tank to frame M6 12 (8.9)
Screw securing pump body to fuel tank M6 10 (7.4)
Oil tank nut M6 5 (3.7)
Frame
Subframe screw M10 49 (36.1)
Upper chain roller screw M8 22 (16.2)
Lower slider rear screw M5 4.4 (3.25)
Lower slider front screw M5 4.4 (3.25)
Stand
Stand plate screw M8 22 (16.2) loctite 243
Side stand nut M10 34 (25.1) loctite 243
Exhaust System
Screw securing silencer to subframe M8 22 (16.2)
Exhaust pipes nut M6 12 (8.9)
Screw securing tubes to head M6 12 (8.9)
Screw securing brake to handlebar M6 10 (7.4)
Cooling System
Radiators upper screw M6 5 (3.7)
Radiators lower screw M6 12 (8.9)
Front Brake
Front brake caliper screw - RXV 450/550 M8 25 (18.4)
Front brake caliper screw - SXV 450/550 M10 50 (36.9)
Rear Brake
Rear brake master cylinder screw M6 10 (7.4)
Brake pedal screw M8 25 (18.4) loctite 243
Front Wheel
Wheel shaft cap M22 60 (44.3)
Rear Wheel
Wheel shaft nut M25 127 (93.7)
Front Suspension
Steering head screw M8 24 (17.7)
Bottom yoke screw M8 22 (16.2)
Wheel shaft pinch bolt - RXV 450/550 M6 10 (7.4)
Wheel shaft pinch bolt - SXV 450/550 M8 22 (16.2)
Handlebar upper clamps screw M8 24 (17.7)
Steering shaft nut M26 108 (79.7)
Steering shaft ring nut M30 7 (5.2)
Handlebar lower clamp nut M10 32 (23.6)
Leg guard screw M6 12 (8.9)
Rear Suspension
Nut securing frame to linkage M12 80 (59.0)
Nut securing linkage to rocker M12 80 (59.0)
Nut securing rocker to swing arm M12 80 (59.0)
Shock absorber nut M10 52 (38.3)
Swing Arm
Chain guide nut M6 12 (8.9)
Nut securing swing arm shaft M14 100 (73.8)
Chain stretcher adjuster nut M8 26 (19.2)
Screw securing chain slider and tube guides to rear brake 4.8 4.4 (3.25)
Rear chain guard screw 4.8 4.4 (3.25)
Chain guide screw M6 12 (8.9)
Engine (from the Engine Service Manual)
Nut securing engine to frame M10 54 (39.82)
Screw securing throttle body to head M6 12 (8.85) loctite 243
Screw securing control unit to plate M4 4.4 (3.24) loctite 243
Screw securing voltage regulator and control unit to frame M6 12 (8.85)
Coil screw M6 12 (8.85)
Screw securing sprocket cover and chain guide plate M6 12 (8.85)
Engine oil drain cap M12x1.5 18 (13.28)
Gearbox fluid drain cap M10X1.5 18 (13.28)
Oil filter cover M56x1.5 25 (18.44)
Piston mounting hole plug M30x2 30 (22.13)
Spark plug M10X1.25 12 (8.85)
Gearbox fluid check screw M6x1 9.8 (7.23)
Water pump impeller M7x1 12 (8.85)
Head cover screw M6x1 9.8 (7.23)
Water pump cover screw M6x1 9.8 (7.23)
Clutch cover screw M6x1 9.8 (7.23)
Right casing cover screw M6x1 9.8 (7.23)
Casing jointing bolt M6x1 12 (8.85), 13 (9.6) discrepancy; the Use+Maintenance Book indicates the italicized value
Casing jointing bolt M7x1 15 (11.06)
Ignition cover screw M6x1 9.8 (7.23)
Pick-up screw M5x0.8 8 (5.90) loctite 270
Stator fixing screw M5x0.8 8 (5.90) loctite 270
Chain tensioner sliding shoe screw M6x1 9.8 (7.23) loctite 270
Timing chain tensioner screw M6x1 10 (7.37)
Cable guide ring screw M6x1 10 (7.37)
Oil lines mounting plate screw M6x1 9.8 (7.23) loctite 270
Blow-by breather union M12x1 18 (13.28) use sealant
Flywheel nut M14x1 98 (72.28)
Starter motor screw M6x1 9.8 (7.23)
Chain guide plate screw M6x1 12 (8.85)
Screw securing primary shaft bearing M6x1 12 (8.85) loctite 270
Screw securing lay shaft bearing M6x1 12 (8.85) loctite 270
Desmo bearing screw M5x0.8 8 (5.90) loctite 270
Gear indicator screw M5x0.8 6 (4.43) loctite 270
Gear change pedal screw M6x1 12 (8.85)
Head bolt (pre-torque) M10X1.25 30 (22.13) smear screws and washers with oil
Head bolt M10X1.25 50 (36.88)
Head bolt M6x1 12 (8.85)
Timing gear nut M12x1 50 (36.88)
Timing cover screw M5x0.8 6 (4.42) loctite 243
Primary sprocket nut M18x1.25 160 (118.00)
Gear selector stop plate screw M6x1 12 (8.85) loctite 270
Oil collector plate screw M6x1 12 (8.85) loctite 270
Gear selector shaft stop screw M10X1.25 25 (18.44) loctite 270
Gear ratchet rotation screw M6x1 12 (8.85) loctite 243
Selector shaft M8x1.25 22 (16.23) loctite 270
Clutch hub nut M18x1.25 75 (55.32)
Clutch spring screw M6x1 12 (8.85)
Pressure reducing valve M14x1.5 20 (14.75)
Feed pump retaining screw M6x1 9.8 (7.23)
Scavenge pump retaining screw M6x1 9.8 (7.23)
Head lubricating nozzle M7x1 2.5 (1.84)
Valve lift block screw M5x0.8 9 (6.64) loctite 270
Water union plate screw M5x0.8 9 (6.64)
Crankshaft stop screw M8x1.25 22 (16.23) loctite 270
Freewheel outer ring screws M6x1 13 (9.58) loctite 270
Throttle body screws M6x1 13 (9.58) loctite 243
Camshaft gear retaining screw M16x1 35 (25.82)
Con-rod cap screw M8x1 ??? (???) Molicote G-N Plus
Electrical Components
Screw securing solenoid starter and fuse holder M5 7 (5.2) loctite 243
Frame ground retaining screw M6 12 (8.9)
Solenoid starter cables screw M6 12 (8.9)
Horn screw M8 22 (16.2)

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