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VL1500K5 ('05-MODEL)
CHASSIS BOLTS AND NUTS
Tighten initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 month) and
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter.
Check that all chassis bolts and nuts are tightened to their specified torque. (Refer to VL1500 Service
Manual 2-18 for the locations of the following nuts and bolts.)
Front axle
Front axle pinch bolt
Brake disc bolt (Front and Rear)
* Front fork cap bolt
* Front fork upper clamp bolt
Front fork lower clamp bolt
Steering stem head nut
Front brake master cylinder mounting bolt
Front brake caliper mounting bolt
Front brake caliper housing bolt
Brake hose union bolt
Front brake hose joint nut
Front brake hose adaptor
Air bleeder valve
* Handlebar set bolt
* Handlebar holder nut
Front footrest bolt
Rear brake master cylinder rod lock nut
Rear brake pedal bolt
Rear brake master cylinder mounting bolt
Clutch hose union bolt
Clutch master cylinder mounting bolt
Rear swingarm pivot bolt (Left)
Rear swingarm pivot bolt (Right)
Rear swingarm pivot lock nut
Rear shock absorber mounting nut
(Upper and Lower)
Rear cushion lever/rod mounting nut
Rear axle nut
Rear caliper mounting bracket bolt/nut
Rear brake caliper mounting bolt
Rear brake caliper housing bolt
Final gear case mounting nut
ITEM
N·m
kgf-m
65
6.5
23
2.3
23
2.3
23
2.3
23
2.3
23
2.3
90
9.0
10
1.0
35
3.5
35
3.5
23
2.3
15
1.5
23
2.3
7.5
0.75
23
2.3
70
7.0
50
5.0
18
1.8
16
1.6
10
1.0
23
2.3
10
1.0
100
10.0
9.5
0.95
100
10.0
50
5.0
135
13.5
110
11.0
60
6.0
35
3.5
33
3.3
40
4.0
lb-ft
47.0
16.5
16.5
16.5
16.5
16.5
65.0
7.0
25.5
25.5
16.5
11.0
16.5
5.5
16.5
50.5
36.0
13.0
11.5
7.0
16.5
7.0
72.5
7.0
72.5
36.0
97.5
79.5
43.5
25.5
24.0
29.0