Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit Service Manual page 51

FRAME/BODY PANELS/EXHAUST SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
• This section covers removal and installation of the body panels, fuel tank and exhaust system.
• Serious burns may result if the exhaust system is not allowed to cool before components are removed or serviced.
• Always replace the exhaust system gaskets with new ones after removing the exhaust system from the engine.
• When installing the exhaust system, loosely install all of the exhaust pipe fasteners. Always tighten the exhaust clamps
first, then tighten the mounting fasteners.
• Always inspect the exhaust system for leaks after installation.
TORQUE VALUES
Seat mounting socket 8 mm bolt 26 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 19 lbf·ft)
Grab rail mounting bolt 64 N'm (6.5 kgf·m, 47 Ibf·ft)
Fuel tank mounting bolt 27 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 20 Ibf·ft)
Fuel valve nut 34 N'm (3.5 kgf'm, 25 Ibf·ft)
Left crankcase rear cover socket bolt 10 N'm (1.0 kgf·m, 7 Ibf·ft)
Exhaust pipe joint nut 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 Ibf·ft)
Muffler stay mounting bolt 27 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 20 Ibf·ft)
Muffler mounting nut 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 Ibf·ft)
Muffler bracket bolt 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 Ibf·ft)
Exhaust pipe joint stud bolt See page 3-11
TROUBLESHOOTING
Excessive exhaust noise
• Broken exhaust system
• Exhaust gas leak
Poor performance
• Deformed exhaust system
• Exhaust gas leaks
• Clogged muffler
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