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Title: New GS500F - Where to find torque values?
Post by: tgreening on June 29, 2007, 07:38:42 PM
Hello all
I recently purchased a silver/black 07 model.  I have put about 1000 miles on it so far.  I bought it to commute to work which is a 100 mile round trip.  Last tank got 63 MPG  :).  Anyway my question - does anyone know where I can find the torque values for tightening the bolts on the bike.  I want to check the valves and I dont have a repair manual.  I could guess at the values when I put the bike back together, but I would rather not chance stripping a bolt if I can help it.

So far I am really liking the bike, fun to ride.  It a nice change-of-pace from my other bike, which is an 06 Suzuki Intruder S83.

Anyway, thank for help.
Tony
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Title: Re: New GS500F - Where to find torque values?
Post by: Egaeus on June 29, 2007, 08:32:27 PM
Haynes, Clymer, or Factory manuals all have torque specs.

As far as the engine goes, I don't think it actually makes any torque. :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: New GS500F - Where to find torque values?
Post by: tgreening on June 29, 2007, 08:49:54 PM
I really was wanting to check the valves this weekend, but no manual of any kind.  I was just wondering if someone had come across the torque spec data somewhere on the internet that I could reference.

Thanks
Tony
Title: Re: New GS500F - Where to find torque values?
Post by: tgreening on June 30, 2007, 11:49:52 AM
Maybe if someone had a manual handy they could post the torque values for breather, valve covers, and such.  Pretty please  :)

Thanks
Tony
Title: Re: New GS500F - Where to find torque values?
Post by: CndnMax on June 30, 2007, 11:57:26 AM
didn't find any torque values of any kind in the owner's manual.
Title: Re: New GS500F - Where to find torque values?
Post by: Egaeus on June 30, 2007, 12:01:33 PM
Sorry, all motorcycle stuff is 2000 miles away.
Title: Re: New GS500F - Where to find torque values?
Post by: sledge on June 30, 2007, 12:21:55 PM
I have a factory manual for the GS5E in front of me.

Cylinder head cover bolts: 13-15Nm...(work to 14 in case your torque wrench is slightly out)