M10 Torque Spec.?

[Trapdoor]

Please, I need to know what the torque specification is for the Allen bolts that secure the rear fender support. I have a 2017 F3S-SE that I took the rear fender apart for a wash, wax and paint job. The marking on the bolts is "A2-70 THE". An internet search produced 37 ft-lbs (dry) / 28 ft-lbs (wet). I'm not sure if the result meets Can-Am specs. Thanks.

 

[JP58]

Just snug it up. Torque does not really matter on a fender.

 

[Gwolf]

To get the correct torque values, you must consider the grade and material of the fasteners. If you want to get it right try this chart;

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...%20Guide.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1vlZQuwDVnCV5acZoryK85

It is a PDF document and you can easily keep it on your cell phone or tablet.

 

[Grandpot]

There are two main parts to a screw type fastener. The screw material and the tapped hole material. A steel screw into a steel tapped hole gets one torque while a steel screw into an aluminum tapped hole requires another torque.

I know that did not answer your original question directly, but it is something to consider in the future.

 

[Eckhard]

One should also consider the material being crushed between the bolt and nut.