Torque specs on shaft nuts question

suey1958 · December 02, 2019, 01:46:57 PM

Should the shaft nuts on the clutch basket and crank primary gear be torqued or just tightened well ?
I dont see torque specs in my manual.

Greaser Greg · December 02, 2019, 07:46:34 PM

The Clymer, which is for multiple models, manual says 29-32 ft/lbs. That being said, it also has head fasteners listed at 14.5, which is less than the 18-20 I've seen posted here'bouts. I seem to remember doing 38 on the big nuts, but I'm a newb. Thorough, but still a newb on these bikes.

Striker1423 · December 02, 2019, 08:01:51 PM

Yes. The torque specs are listed on the air cooled rd forum somewhere. Can't seem to find it. But it was around 50ft lbs. Easy way to torque these is to stuff a folded cotton rag in between the clutch and primary gears to jam them together. Rotate clutch olposirlte direction to release.

Greaser Greg · December 02, 2019, 08:24:32 PM

I used a rag and it got shredded, leaving particles in gears. I found putting the bike in gear and tying the tire to the swingarm worked also. Have heard a copper coin will also work.

SUPERTUNE · December 02, 2019, 10:23:06 PM

55 ft-lbs on the crank gear nut using a penny in the gears... use a cheap ebay EBC clutch hub holder for the inner hub at 62 ft-lbs.

EBC - CT008 - Clutch Removal Tool

https://www.ebay.com/itm/EBC-CT008-Clutch-Removal-Tool/311374041157?epid=171213820&hash=item487f56d045:g:ThYAAOSwrcxbgsqr

Chuck

suey1958 · December 03, 2019, 05:33:29 AM

Got It, Thanks !

quocle603 · December 03, 2019, 09:15:08 AM

The good old penny trick

I know a lot of banshee guys do it but they ditch the washer/slim because they tend to get deformed or break and put some medium loctite. If your washer is fine, then just reuse it. If it's broken then get a new one or do the suggested

Greaser Greg · December 03, 2019, 10:29:43 AM

After using the tool, my old method with the rope seemed ridiculous.

worth every cent of the price.

quocle603 · December 03, 2019, 03:06:54 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRxvC3nV_ho

Greaser Greg · December 20, 2019, 03:28:46 PM

Well i guess i put the washer on backwards because the nut came loose! almost bored all the way through the cover

When using the washer, it goes on with the higher part, the middle, out, correct?

Jspooner · December 20, 2019, 04:35:50 PM

Quote from: Greaser Greg on December 20, 2019, 03:28:46 PM
Well i guess i put the washer on backwards because the nut came loose! almost bored all the way through the cover
When using the washer, it goes on with the higher part, the middle, out, correct?

Correct.

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Torque specs on shaft nuts question