greasing the swingarm bearings

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Old 06-03-2007, 03:03 PM
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after all that sand last weekend i'm going out to grease up the bearings. i don't have a shop manual yet so i don't know the torque on some of the bolts. i do have a manual for my kdx. will the torque specs be the same for both bikes? if not i would appreciate someone posting the numbers that i'll need. thanks...
 
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Old 06-03-2007, 03:12 PM
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My manuals went with my bike when I sold it, but I made up a little laminated card for quick reference. These should be correct, hopefully someone with a manual can confirm:

swingarm pivot: 88 N-m

rocker arm pivot: 98 N-m

rear shock mounting nut: 39 N-m

tie rod mounting nuts: 81 N-m
 
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Old 06-03-2007, 04:37 PM
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ORIGINAL: Nobrakes
These should be correct, hopefully someone with a manual can confirm:

swingarm pivot: 88 N-m

rocker arm pivot: 98 N-m

rear shock mounting nut: 39 N-m

tie rod mounting nuts: 81 N-m
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Old 06-03-2007, 04:50 PM
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thank you!!!
 
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