Torque Data Chart
by Stephen Karlan (Dali Meeow) – dalimeeow@adelphia.net
I found some of this information on my BMW mechanic’s wall; I needed the rest
as I tuned and massaged my R1100. It applies to all oilheads and I hope you find it useful.
| Designation | Data | Unit or Spec. |
| Engine (incl. filter) | 4 | qt. |
| Engine (w/out filter) | 3.7 | qt. |
| Gearbox fresh fill | 1.1 | qt. |
| Gearbox change | 0.85 | qt. |
| Rear wheel drive fresh fill (Differential) change |
0.26 0.25 |
qt. qt. |
| Valve clearance measured cold, Intake Valve clearance measured cold, Exhaust |
0.006 0.012 |
in. (max 35-deg. C.) in. |
| Spark plugs electrode gap | 0.032 | in. |
| Bosch FR5DTC limit of wear | 0.04 | in. |
| Engine Idle Speed | 1000 +/- 150 | rpm |
| CO value without catalytic converter | 1.5 +/- 0.5 | Vol % |
| Cable adjustment – for increased cold starting speed without cable junction with cable junction |
< 0.04 no backlash |
in. play |
| Throttle (without cable junction) gas cable (one piece) connecting cable |
ca. 0.02 no backlash |
in. play |
| Throttle (with cable junction) gas cable (one piece) junction cable |
ca. 0.02 no backlash |
in. play |
| Clutch cable adjustment at lever | 0.28 | in. |
| wire cable at handle bar lever | 0.48 | in. |
| Designation | Data | Unit or Spec. |
| Oil Filter | 8 | ft.lb |
| Engine oil drain plug | 23.5 | ft.lb. |
| Gearbox oil drain plug | 17 | ft.lb. |
| Rear wheel drive oil drain plug | 17 | ft.lb. |
| Locknut valve adjust | 6 | ft.lb. |
| Cylinder head cover | 6 | ft.lb. |
| Generator to bracket | 14.5 | ft.lb. |
| Tension multiple ripped belt (Poly-V) | 6 | ft.lb. |
| Spark plugs | 14.5 | ft.lb. |
| Fuel tank to rear frame | 16 | ft.lb. |
| Fuel pump to tank | 4.5 | ft.lb. |
| Adjustable handle bars | 14.5 | ft.lb. |
| Quick release axle thread (axial) | 22 | ft.lb. |
| Quick release axle clamp | 16 | ft.lb. |
| Brake caliper — front / rear | 29.5 | ft.lb. |
| Bearing bolt swingarm to gearbox / rear axle (Locktite 2701) |
110.5 | ft.lb. |
| Idler bearing pinon on swinging arm on gearbox / rear wheel drive (Locktite 2701) |
5 | ft.lb. |
| Locknut (Locktite 2701) | 77.5 | ft.lb. |
| Rear wheel retaining studs | 77.5 | ft.lb. |
| Tube clips to air intake pipe | 1.5 | ft.lb. |
| Screw connect spring strut on control arm (RS with side bearing) |
31.5 | ft.lb. |
| M 10 Screw | 29.5 | ft.lb. |
| Tighten cylinder head — done only at 600 miles, four nuts, do one nut at a time, loosen nut and torque to 15 ft. lb., then turn nut an additional 180 degrees (called torsion angle) | ||
| Designation | Data | Unit or Spec. |
| Gap between lower rocker arm bearing carrier and rocker arm (manual pp.11.40) | 0.05 – 0.40 | mm |
| (Adjust to the minimum gap for much quieter engine) | .002 – .016 | in. |
| Torque for T45 torx screws on the lower rocker arm bearing carrier | 18 Nm | 13 ft.lb. |
| Designation | Data | Unit or Spec. |
| Engine (incl. filter) | 3.75 | liter |
| Engine (w/out filter) | 3.5 | liter |
| Gearbox fresh fill | 1.0 | liter |
| Gearbox change | 0.8 | liter |
| Rear wheel drive fresh fill (Differential) change |
0.25 0.23 |
liter liter |
| Valve clearance measured cold, Intake Valve clearance measured cold, Exhaust |
0.15 0.30 |
mm (max 35-deg. C.) mm |
| Spark plugs electrode gap | 0.8 | mm |
| Bosch FR5DTC limit of wear | 1.0 | mm |
| Engine Idle Speed | 1000 +/- 150 | rpm |
| CO value without catalytic converter | 1.5 +/- 0.5 | Vol % |
| Cable adjustment – for increased cold starting speed without cable junction with cable junction |
< 1 no backlash |
mm play |
| Throttle (without cable junction) gas cable (one piece) connecting cable |
ca. 0.5 no backlash |
mm play |
| Throttle (with cable junction) gas cable (one piece) junction cable |
ca. 0.5 no backlash |
mm play |
| Clutch cable adjustment at lever | 7.0 | mm |
| wire cable at handle bar lever | 12.0 | mm |
| Designation | Data | Unit or Spec. |
| Oil Filter | 11 | Nm |
| Engine oil drain plug | 32 | Nm |
| Gearbox oil drain plug | 23 | Nm |
| Rear wheel drive oil drain plug | 23 | Nm |
| Locknut valve adjust | 8 | Nm |
| Cylinder head cover | 8 | Nm |
| Generator to bracket | 20 | Nm |
| Tension multiple ripped belt (Poly-V) | 8 | Nm |
| Spark plugs | 20 | Nm |
| Fuel tank to rear frame | 22 | Nm |
| Fuel pump to tank | 6 | Nm |
| Adjustable handle bars | 20 | Nm |
| Quick release axle thread (axial) | 30 | Nm |
| Quick release axle clamp | 22 | Nm |
| Brake caliper — front / rear | 40 | Nm |
| Bearing bolt swingarm to gearbox / rear axle (Locktite 2701) |
150 | Nm |
| Idler bearing pinon on swinging arm on gearbox / rear wheel drive (Locktite 2701) |
7 | Nm |
| Locknut (Locktite 2701) | 105 | Nm |
| Rear wheel retaining studs | 105 | Nm |
| Tube clips to air intake pipe | 2 | Nm |
| Screw connect spring strut on control arm (RS with side bearing) 8.8 screw |
43 | Nm |
| M 10 Screw | 40 | Nm |
| Tighten cylinder head — done only at 600 miles, four nuts, do one nut at a time, loosen nut and torque to 20 Nm., then turn nut an additional 180 degrees (called torsion angle) | ||
— Dali Meeow’s Additional Data, Metric & English
Metric bolt sizing. Full designation would be written as M10 x 1.5 x (Lgt. in mm ex. 30). M10 bolts like our Course & Fine series have four different, common pitches. Pitch is the distance from crest to crest of the threads in mm. Course, is 1.5 mm pitch, Medium is 1.25 (common pitch for spark plugs) Fine is 1 mm and XFine is .75.
American bolt sizes are normally called by Dia. and TPI ie: 1/4 x 20 x Lgth. The 20 is in Threads per Inch or TPI. In US the pitch is the distance crest to crest of the threads and is normally given as 0.XXX”. Actually not usually given unless included in a specification drawing. Information courtesy of Bill ‘Bing’ Bingham gunsmith@together.net
Valve Adjust Data:
Gap between lower rocker arm bearing carrier and rocker arm (manual pp. 11.40) 0.05 – 0.40 mm (Adjust to the minimum gap for much quieter engine) .002 – .016 in.
Torque for T45 torx screws on the lower rocker arm bearing carrier is 18 Nm or 13 ft.lb.
The author has done his best to produce accurate information. However no responsibility can be accepted for any damage or injury caused by any errors or omissions in this article. Make certain that you understand what is described and why it is being done. Use at your own risk.
Comments, corrections and questions may be directed to
Stephen Karlan (Dali Meeow) at (305) 255-1010
or via email at dalimeeow@adelphia.net.
Updated Novemmber 23, 2004.