Does anyone know the torque specs for both front and rear wheels on an '06 450? The owners manual states 18 in. lbs. but both the Excel and Fasst torque wrenches state the average is approx. 40 to 50 in. lbs. Thanks
Torque Spec for Spokes
Started by marko44, Oct 18 2007 08:23 PM
17 replies to this topic
Posted 18 October 2007 - 08:23 PM
Does anyone know the torque specs for both front and rear wheels on an '06 450? The owners manual states 18 in. lbs. but both the Excel and Fasst torque wrenches state the average is approx. 40 to 50 in. lbs. Thanks
Posted 20 October 2007 - 05:52 PM
Someone has to have some thoughts on this ?????????????????????????
Posted 21 October 2007 - 08:37 PM
freds4 said:
I was told that 48 was the industry standard.
Was at the races today and spoke with a rep from Fasstco who was there. He said there was no way that the 18 in. lbs listed in the owner manual was correct. He said the absolute minimum for a "big" bike was 36 in. lbs.
I know the fixed Fasstco wrench sold by Rocky Mountain MC is preset to 48 so that confirms what you said.
Thanks
Posted 22 October 2007 - 04:11 PM
I like to make it to the tone of " Fi " not sure of the note.:thumbsup:
Posted 26 October 2007 - 07:42 PM
KDXGarage said:
A lot of different years and models of full sized KX's and KDX's have had torque specs in that area, (18, not 48).
That maybe what they have for a spec, but buy yourself a spoke torque wrench and you will see for yourself 18in/lbs isn't nearly tight enough. I torque mine to 40. I have also heard that 48 was right from a couple of places.
Posted 27 October 2007 - 07:21 AM
tmauto69 said:
That maybe what they have for a spec, but buy yourself a spoke torque wrench and you will see for yourself 18in/lbs isn't nearly tight enough. I torque mine to 40. I have also heard that 48 was right from a couple of places.
40 seems to be a safe value so I will set mine to that.
Thanks
Posted 15 November 2007 - 07:22 AM
Croomer said:
Stupid question: What tool do you use to measure/set the torque on spokes?
a spoke torque wrench: Fasstco adjustable torque wrench
Posted 16 November 2007 - 10:59 AM
marko44 said:
a spoke torque wrench: Fasstco adjustable torque wrench
What about that attachment you can just connect to your normal torque wrench, do those work ok?
Posted 16 November 2007 - 11:24 AM
Croomer said:
What about that attachment you can just connect to your normal torque wrench, do those work ok?
If you can find one the right size for the spoke it will work fine, although you have to compensate for the attachment hanging off the end of the torque wrench (longer lever than just a socket).
You'll also need an inch pounds 1/4 drive torque wrench.
Posted 16 November 2007 - 01:49 PM
Open_Class said:
the moment you ride the bike and the spokes get wet and dirty the torque wrench has no value.
It's like using a torque wrench on a seized nut, what's the point.
It's like using a torque wrench on a seized nut, what's the point.
Absolutely correct. But it's better than cranking on the spokes forever if they're loose.
Optimally you do it the first time when you build the wheel, but spokes need attention to.
Posted 16 November 2007 - 04:37 PM
Open_Class said:
the moment you ride the bike and the spokes get wet and dirty the torque wrench has no value.
It's like using a torque wrench on a seized nut, what's the point.
It's like using a torque wrench on a seized nut, what's the point.
hmm. I don't let my spokes get to that point so my torque wrench works just fine. If you are letting your spokes get to the point to where they are seizing, yeah, the torque wrench is useless. Might want to think about a little better upkeep on your wheels.
Posted 16 November 2007 - 05:32 PM
No way. I tighten them the first few times until the spokes set and then my wheels are true for good with a slight tweak here and there and you do not need a torques wrench for that.
25 years of riding and racing and never had a problem, so I will stay with what works for me.
btw - they do not seize as much as they just get tough to turn which is ok by me.
25 years of riding and racing and never had a problem, so I will stay with what works for me.
btw - they do not seize as much as they just get tough to turn which is ok by me.
Posted 16 November 2007 - 07:12 PM
Open_Class said:
No way. I tighten them the first few times until the spokes set and then my wheels are true for good with a slight tweak here and there and you do not need a torques wrench for that.
25 years of riding and racing and never had a problem, so I will stay with what works for me.
btw - they do not seize as much as they just get tough to turn which is ok by me.
25 years of riding and racing and never had a problem, so I will stay with what works for me.
btw - they do not seize as much as they just get tough to turn which is ok by me.
ok I got it.
