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Title: Bolt Torques and Valve Clearances
Post by: Deadfallkid on March 19, 2006, 12:06:30 AM

I'm getting ready to replace the valve cover gasket on my bike. I cannot find my Hayne's manual anywhere! Does anyone have the cylinder head and valve cover torqes and patterns? I was also looking for the proper valve clearnces while I was in there. Thanks for your time.

Title: Re: Bolt Torques and Valve Clearances
Post by: starwalt on March 19, 2006, 09:52:42 AM

From my Haynes Manual (pg 2.4)

Cylinder Head 10mm domed nuts --- 35 to 40 Nm
Cylinder Head 6mm bolt --- 8 to 12 Nm
Valve Cover bolts --- 13 to 15 Nm

Cylinder Head Nut tightening pattern:

8 ----------2----4----------6
7 ----------3----1----------5
------FRONT OF ENGINE----

The valve clearance chart is too detailed to type. Perhaps you might try a search on the subject. You will have to measure the condition prior to needing the chart.

I hope that helps. :)

Title: Re: Bolt Torques and Valve Clearances
Post by: MarkusN on March 19, 2006, 10:26:36 AM

Valve clearance limits: 0.03 to 0.08 mm

Title: Re: Bolt Torques and Valve Clearances
Post by: Deadfallkid on March 20, 2006, 08:41:46 PM

Thanks alot, now I can get her in the shop and then back on the road. Happy Riding!

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