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Message started by Jbraunstein on 06/07/11 at 14:33:29

Title: General Maintenance--Which Bolts Need Tightening?
Post by Jbraunstein on 06/07/11 at 14:33:29

Hi all,

I couldn't find the info through search so I was hoping for some direction. During everyday riding I sense some rattle/buzzing from indeterminate locations...It occurred to me that I have no idea when the last time all the important bolts and screws were tightened. I'm also planning a road trip within a couple of months and don't want parts to be coming loose and/or falling off after 100s of miles of vibrations. :o

What are the most crucial bolts/screws/couplings to keep an eye on?

Thanks :)

Title: Re: General Maintenance--Which Bolts Need Tighteni
Post by Serowbot on 06/07/11 at 15:25:57

Haven't heard tales of nuttin' much comin' loose... I check the header bolts once in a while...
:-?...

Title: Re: General Maintenance--Which Bolts Need Tighteni
Post by thumperclone on 06/07/11 at 17:38:26

there are 21 items listed in the SSM to torque every 4k miles

Title: Re: General Maintenance--Which Bolts Need Tighteni
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/07/11 at 18:12:47

1509140C110413020D0E0F04610 wrote:

there are 21 items listed in the SSM to torque every 4k miles

& I have done exactly NONE of them. Except for header flange bolts. I do them when I think they need it. Ive never even retorqued a head bolt. Its got 20.000 on it.

Title: Re: General Maintenance--Which Bolts Need Tighteni
Post by built2last66 on 06/07/11 at 18:14:47

This is my first bike and I have found that manual to be the bible.. god I love this bike!

Title: Re: General Maintenance--Which Bolts Need Tighteni
Post by thumperclone on 06/07/11 at 19:23:34

I have posted the chart in the tech section

Title: Re: General Maintenance--Which Bolts Need Tighteni
Post by Starlifter on 06/07/11 at 20:10:14

"During everyday riding I sense some rattle/buzzing from indeterminate locations."

Dollers to doughnuts your rattle/buzzing noises are coming from your spedo cable and/or your headlamp casing.

Fixes for both are in the tech threads.

Title: Re: General Maintenance--Which Bolts Need Tighteni
Post by Sunchasers on 06/07/11 at 20:45:03

"Dollers to doughnuts your rattle/buzzing noises are coming from your spedo cable and/or your headlamp casing."

+1 The culprit "rattle" on mine was the headlight. A small bead of RTV around the perimeter of the lamp retaining ring took care of it. Let it dry overnight before installing, acts like a rubber bushing.

Title: Re: General Maintenance--Which Bolts Need Tighteni
Post by CalisOsin on 06/08/11 at 07:53:43

3F2932383E5B0 wrote:

I had to go one step further and use insulation stripping on some spots in the back of the case that were rubbing.

Title: Re: General Maintenance--Which Bolts Need Tighteni
Post by thumperclone on 06/08/11 at 08:04:04

front pully cover and the speedo and the visor on the headlamp