Installing new handlebar bushings

[IrishGuy]

I'm installing polyurethane bushings on my handlebars. Can someone help me verify the proper torque value for the two handlebar bolts?

In my '05 service manual on page 10-12 it lists the bolts as: 1/2-13 x 2-1/2", HHCS, SS, POL

On page 10-2 it has a matrix of torque values for different bolts. For 1/2-13 it has these values:
47 = SAE 0,1,2
69 = SAE 3
78 = SAE 5
106 = SAE 6
110 = SAE 7
119 = SAE 8

Does anyone know which it is? Should I assume 47? And the matrix has no units :bang:. I don't know if things are in-lbs or ft-lbs.

 

[lee]

47 in lbs is next to nothing so it won't be that. Just put some loctite on there and do nice and snug and you'll be fine.

 

[boydog]

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I'm installing polyurethane bushings on my handlebars. Can someone help me verify the proper torque value for the two handlebar bolts?

In my '05 service manual on page 10-12 it lists the bolts as: 1/2-13 x 2-1/2", HHCS, SS, POL

On page 10-2 it has a matrix of torque values for different bolts. For 1/2-13 it has these values:
47 = SAE 0,1,2
69 = SAE 3
78 = SAE 5
106 = SAE 6
110 = SAE 7
119 = SAE 8

Does anyone know which it is? Should I assume 47? And the matrix has no units :bang:. I don't know if things are in-lbs or ft-lbs.

65 ft lbs

 

[BWG56]

I'm installing polyurethane bushings on my handlebars. Can someone help me verify the proper torque value for the two handlebar bolts?

In my '05 service manual on page 10-12 it lists the bolts as: 1/2-13 x 2-1/2", HHCS, SS, POL

On page 10-2 it has a matrix of torque values for different bolts. For 1/2-13 it has these values:
47 = SAE 0,1,2
69 = SAE 3
78 = SAE 5
106 = SAE 6
110 = SAE 7
119 = SAE 8

Does anyone know which it is? Should I assume 47? And the matrix has no units :bang:. I don't know if things are in-lbs or ft-lbs.

1/2-13 would not be listed in inch#. SS would be stainless steel

 

[IrishGuy]

ok, finally got them installed. wow, what a difference too! The main reason I replaced them was the throttle cables were touching the tank in a turn.

With the new polyurethane bushings the cables are *completely* clear of the tank. My grips are about 2 inches higher now too.

I've had the rubber ones replaced in the past and they only lasted 2 years. These ones should hold out much much longer.

Now I just have to wait for all the snow to clear :bang: