Toque setting for engine/frame bolt.

CPJS · Sep 21, 2017

I have just fitted Touratech engine bars. Because I am simple I cannot see from their instruction which torque value is for the engine/frame bolt.
Is there a grown up out there who can help me.

andylel · Sep 21, 2017

They are 55Nm with Loctite 243 applied. The engine guards to block and upper frame are 19Nm in case you need those as well.

CPJS · Sep 21, 2017

Many thanks, when I took the bolts out they came out quite easily, there wasn't any sign of locktite. This is on a new this year bike.

andylel · Sep 21, 2017

Although mine is a 2017 EU4 model GSA I can not see them being different. I think the factory use micro encapsulated bolts for this application and that may not leave a residue when they are removed. I have seen the same on brake disc bolts when removed but I know they are definitely single use bolts. Either way I have used thread lock on mine because IMHO on that bolt it's better to use it and not require it than not use it and require it.

CPJS · Sep 21, 2017

I have torqued them up as you suggested and checked the other two, on the nearside it took another 1/4 to 1/3 turn before the untouched one 'clicked' and the offside was ok. I think I will go round the bike and check all the bolts.
The 4 bolts that hold the topbox rack down have a habit of coming undone (did on my pevious GS as well) when the topbox is used.

Toque setting for engine/frame bolt.

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