bob edward
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is there a torque setting on oil filter caps.
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NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
:hun: 11 N-m (97 lbf-in) is what the filter caps use. The drain plugs are 20 N-m (15 lbf-ft).
GoodVybrations
New member
If you tighten filter cover bolts to 20Nm, you're going to have a bad day.
I accidentally set torque wrench to 13Nm, snapped bolt. Now I tighten to 10Nm only.
Michael / GoodVybrations.
I accidentally set torque wrench to 13Nm, snapped bolt. Now I tighten to 10Nm only.
Michael / GoodVybrations.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
It should be noted that these are dry torque values. If the screws or the threads in the case are oily, you will overtorque even at 11 N-m, and could break a screw or strip the case. Be sure to clean the screws and threads thoroughly (don't just wipe them off), or reduce the torque value.
docdoru
Doru the Destroyer-Spyder Photo Investigator
My bad, 11 Nm for filter caps and 20 Nm for the drain.
pps:wilfredopr
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Agree.
Bob Denman
New member
Question:
Who in here has those nice drainplugs that you can actually put a wrench on with worry of stripping them out?
(Within reason; of course!)
Who in here has those nice drainplugs that you can actually put a wrench on with worry of stripping them out?
(Within reason; of course!)
Sarge707
Active member
I put them on my New RT a week ago at the first oil change. There called Gold Plugs and have a very strong magnet on each plug- Oil Drain and Tank. One is 16mm Hex bolt and the other 17mm hex bolt. Probably NOT needed but so are aftermarket exhausts?
I still use a torque wrench on these bolts BUT use the even feel method on the filter bolts.
Bob Denman
New member
Gold Plugs...
Thanks! :thumbup:
Thanks! :thumbup:
spyder3
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Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
I'm wrong that the only bolts I've ever broke are the ones I used a torque wrench on or wrong that you should just go by feel on the filter cap bolts? I did say IMHO at the end so I guess this is IYHO :doorag:
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
No not at all, it's my opinion just like yours, no better no worst.
Sorry, but you guys using your 3/8" drive clicker torque wrench for small hardware with light torques are looking for problems....especially with fine thread stainless hardware....and even more so if that hardware threads into aluminum...
If your dead set on using a torque wrench on small fasteners then buy a good 1/4" inch/lb torque wrench. At least then you'll have a better feel for the bolts. Don't rely on converting inches to lbs. Still go by "feel". If it feels wrong before the "click"....stop....lol.
Personally, I only use a torque wrench where there are multiple bolts holding down a large surface like a head, valve covers etc etc.
For a single fastener or two I feel more comfortable snugging it down on my own based on feel vs. a set torque value. I've never had issues with breaking bolts or leaks from lack of torque.
If your dead set on using a torque wrench on small fasteners then buy a good 1/4" inch/lb torque wrench. At least then you'll have a better feel for the bolts. Don't rely on converting inches to lbs. Still go by "feel". If it feels wrong before the "click"....stop....lol.
Personally, I only use a torque wrench where there are multiple bolts holding down a large surface like a head, valve covers etc etc.
For a single fastener or two I feel more comfortable snugging it down on my own based on feel vs. a set torque value. I've never had issues with breaking bolts or leaks from lack of torque.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
HOW MUCH TO TIGHTEN
Here goes IMHO, if you tighten by feel and don't tighten too much it may leak..........so what.......then tighten it some more !Mike....:thumbup:
Here goes IMHO, if you tighten by feel and don't tighten too much it may leak..........so what.......then tighten it some more !Mike....:thumbup:
BajaRon
Well-known member
Absolutely, 100% :agree:.
Never torqued a small bolt, never broke one and never stripped one (that hadn't already been trashed by someone else, usually a 'Professional', probably with a torque wrench).
To each his own but this works for me.
Bob Denman
New member
You guys are starting to scare me again... :shocked:
And here I was; with my courage screwed on tight enough to almost order those bolts...
And here I was; with my courage screwed on tight enough to almost order those bolts...
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
There is nothing wrong with using a torque wrench on small screws...but there are a lot of "Ifs" involved. Tightening by hand may be just as suitable, but it takes a careful hand, some knowledge, and you have to be careful not to overtighten by hand, too. Those of us that have done this a long time have the feel. Newbies may not, nor may people who are very strong, work with heavy equipment a lot, or people who have problems with the feeling in their hands. For them, using the proper torque wrench, in the proper manner, may be the best bet.
In using a torque wrench, it needs to have the right range for the fastener at hand. A torque wrench is the most accurate between 10%-20% of its scale and 80%-90%. Using a large torque wrench on a small fastener is an invitation to disaster. Most torque specs are for dry fasteners. Oily fasters or threads will cause the fastener to be overtorqued. A rathet or "clicker" wrench should always be backed off when not in use. Keeping tension on the spring will cause it to take a set, and it will inevitably overtighten the fastener...sometimes by many times the setting. A "clicker" wrench should be tested or calibrated against a beam-type wrench periodically...or anytime you find it accidentally stored with the setting above the minimum. Using a torque wrench takes care, just like tightening by hand. Neither method is right for everyone. Whichever method you choose, make sure you use good technique and the proper procedures.
In using a torque wrench, it needs to have the right range for the fastener at hand. A torque wrench is the most accurate between 10%-20% of its scale and 80%-90%. Using a large torque wrench on a small fastener is an invitation to disaster. Most torque specs are for dry fasteners. Oily fasters or threads will cause the fastener to be overtorqued. A rathet or "clicker" wrench should always be backed off when not in use. Keeping tension on the spring will cause it to take a set, and it will inevitably overtighten the fastener...sometimes by many times the setting. A "clicker" wrench should be tested or calibrated against a beam-type wrench periodically...or anytime you find it accidentally stored with the setting above the minimum. Using a torque wrench takes care, just like tightening by hand. Neither method is right for everyone. Whichever method you choose, make sure you use good technique and the proper procedures.
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