Valve cover bolt torque.

Xj550 maxim, I can find this torque in my clymer manual. They are a shoulder bolt so I knot the torque is low.

 

If I recall, 7 pounds, all around.

 

7.2 ft lb and no tighter.

 

Thanks, sounds high, I was thinking more like 4 lb. But I'll do 7.
Thanks

 

Correct,7 lb/ft or 82 in/lb

 

All 6mmx1mm bolts are nominal torqued to 7lb/ft, in structural areas, 8 lb/ft
All 8 mmx1.25 mm bolts are 18-20 ft lb, structural areas 20-22 lb/ft
All 10mmx1.5 mm bolts are 26-28ft/lbs, structural 28-30 lb/ft
All 10mmx1.25mm bolts are 27-29ft/lbs, structural30- 32lb/ft
Generally torqued only...... Exceptions apply
Fork triple clamps, 8mmx1.25 16-18ft/lb, no more! Yet structural.... Consult a Manual!

 

You could also consult a Manũel. He knows stuff.

 

Do you also measure things with a venereal clapper?

 

Um, venereal clap? Sounds like something to avoid.

 

I was wondering if you'd comment Matti. It's a play on vernier caliper, but yes, avoid the venereal clap

 

I don't see how this is a constructive comment (not that my last comment was either).
Overtightening of the valve cover bolts on YICS engines has been known to crack the head.
it's a common enough problem that we try to help people avoid that.

 

Agreed. I apologize.

 

And gain valuable experience in installing helicoils.......lesson learned

 

Thanks for the help, getting the bike back together.