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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: Ronrdrcr on January 02, 2006, 08:40:56 AM

Title: Torque Specs and tool sizes
Post by: Ronrdrcr on January 02, 2006, 08:40:56 AM

I just got a new set of michelin pilot roads and I was wondering what size sockets I need to take the wheels off, and what do I torque them back to?

Ron

Title: Torque Specs and tool sizes
Post by: Racerruss-ducati on January 02, 2006, 01:01:11 PM

You will have to take the front caliper bolts out and remove prior to pulling the front wheel off.  

Front Axle
12mm allen, torque between 36 and 58 ft-lbs (50-80 Nm)

Front pinch bolt
6mm allen, 13-20 ft-lb (18-28 Nm)

Caliper bolts
8mm allen, 21.5-35 ft-lb

Rear Axle
22mm (7/8" is close enough) socket for nut, 17mm (11/16") for holding axle
36-58 ft-lb

you will need a 12mm deep socket or open end wrench for adjusting the chain tension

The back wheel installation is a 3 handed job (or 2 hands and 2 knees) to align the rear caliper bracket and spacers when sliding the axle through.
Plan to get dirty.  

Have fun!!!!

Title: Torque Specs and tool sizes
Post by: PitterB4 on January 02, 2006, 01:39:01 PM

Ron - I recommend getting yourself a copy of the manual.  You can d/l one here (http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=46).

BTW - gentle taps w/ a rubber mallet helps getting the rear axel through.

Title: Torque Specs and tool sizes
Post by: Ronrdrcr on January 03, 2006, 09:49:45 AM

Thanks for the replies.

Pitter, I do have one, on CD and on paper, I just can't recall where it is.

I got everything done yesterday and layed a nice coat of gloss black on the wheels.  Had the new Pilots put on at a dealer and buttoned it all back up.

Just pulling the bike out of the garage I noticed a huge difference.  It feels so much tighter now and sturdier.  I can't believe I actually rode around with the tires as bald as they were.  I will never do that again.

I'll give a better review once I get some miles on them.

Ron