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Torque settings for Air Cooled Triumph Cruisers

Torque settings for Triumph Bonneville, T1OO, Speedmaster, America, Thruxton & Scrambler

Ref: Haynes Service & Repair Manual

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TORQUE SETTINGS FOR	NM	LN-IN	LB-FT
1 Routine maintenance and servicing
Alternator cover bolts	9	80 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Chain guard screws	7	62 lb-in	5 lb-ft
Engine oil drain bolt	25	221 lb-in	18 lb-ft
Handlebar positioning bolts – Thruxton with separate handlebars	11	97 lb-in	8 lb-ft
Handlebar clamp bolts – Thruxton with separate handlebars	27	239 lb-in	20 lb-ft
Headlight mounting bolts – Bonneville, T1OO, Thruxton and Scrambler	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Headlight bracket mounting bolt – America and Speedmaster	27	239 lb-in	20 lb-ft
Headlight bracket pinch bolt – America and Speedmaster	27	239 lb-in	20 lb-ft
Engine oil filter	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Rear axle nut
Bonneville, T1OO, Thruxton and Scrambler	85	752 lb-in	63 lb-ft
America and Speedmaster	110	974 lb-in	81 lb-ft
Spark plugs	20	177 lb-in	15 lb-ft
Sprocket cover bolts	9	80 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Steering head bearing adjuster nut pre-load (with service tool)	40	354 lb-in	30 lb-ft
Steering head bearing locknut (with service tool)	40	354 lb-in	30 lb-ft
Steering stem nut	90	797 lb-in	66 lb-ft
Top yoke fork clamp bolts
Bonneville, T1OO, Thruxton and Scrambler	27	239 lb-in	20 lb-ft
America and Speedmaster	20	177 lb-in	15 lb-ft
2 Engine, clutch and transmission
Alternator cover bolts	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Balancer shaft retainer screws	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
Breather rotor screws	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
Cam chain guide blade bolts	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Cam chain tensioner blade nut	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Cam chain tensioner cap bolt	20	177 lb-in	15 lb-ft
Cam chain tensioner mounting bolts	9	80 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Camshaft drive gear shaft bolt
Engine number up to 186916	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Engine number from 186917-on	28	248 lb-in	21 lb-ft
Camshaft holder bolts	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Camshaft oil feed pipe bolts	8	71 lb-in	6 lb-ft
Clutch cover bolts	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Clutch nut	105	929 lb-in	77 lb-ft
Clutch spring bolts	9	80 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Connecting rods – caps with nuts and bolts
First stage	22	195 lb-in	16 lb-ft
Second stage	minus 140^o	minus 140^o
Third stage	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Fourth stage	14	124 lb-in	10 lb-ft
Fifth stage	plus 120^o	plus 120^o
Connecting rods – caps with bolts only
First stage	14	124 lb-in	10 lb-ft
Second stage	plus 120^o	plus 120^o
Crankcase bolts
Bonneville and T1OO up to engine # 307173 and
Thruxton, Scrambler, America and Speedmaster up to engine # 326093
Initial setting – all bolts	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Final setting
M10 x 118 5 mm silver bolts	40	354 lb-in	30 lb-ft
M10 x 118 5 mm green bolts	75^o	75^o	75^o
M8 bolts	32	283 lb-in	24 lb-ft
Bonneville and T1OO from engine number 307174 and
Thruxton, Scrambler, America and Speedmaster from engine # 326094
Initial setting – all bolts	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Final setting
M10 x 120 5 mm bolts	75^o	75^o	75^o
M8 bolts	32	283 lb-in	24 lb-ft
Cylinder head intake adapters	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
Cylinder head 10 mm nuts
Stage 1	20	177 lb-in	15 lb-ft
Stage 2	26	230 lb-in	19 lb-ft
Stage 3	28	248 lb-in	21 lb-ft
Stage 4	120^o	120^o	120^o
Engine earth lead	28	248 lb-in	21 lb-ft
Engine mounting bolts
Bonneville, T1OO, Thruxton and Scrambler
Frame cradle section bolts
up to VIN 333839 (black bolts)	45	398 lb-in	33 lb-ft
from VIN 333840 (silver bolts)	40	354 lb-in	30 lb-ft
Upper and lower rear mounting bolt nuts	80	708 lb-in	59 lb-ft
Upper and lower front mounting bolt nuts	80	708 lb-in	59 lb-ft
Bracket-to-cylinder head bolt nut	80	708 lb-in	59 lb-ft
Bracket-fo-frame bolt nut	22	195 lb-in	16 lb-ft
Cradle brace bolts	22	195 lb-in	16 lb-ft
America and Speedmaster
Rear mounting bolt nut	80	708 lb-in	59 lb-ft
Cylinder head to bracket bolt nut	80	708 lb-in	59 lb-ft
Upper and lower front mounting bolt nuts	80	708 lb-in	59 lb-ft
Frame cradle section bolts
up to VIN 333839 (black bolts)	55	487 lb-in	41 lb-ft
from VIN 333840 (silver bolts)	40	354 lb-in	30 lb-ft
Swingarm pivot bolt nut	110	974 lb-in	81 lb-ft
Swingarm pivot clamp bolts	45	398 lb-in	33 lb-ft
Front footrest mounting bracket bolts – America and Speedmaster	30	266 lb-in	22 lb-ft
Gearchange mechanism cover bolts	8	71 lb-in	6 lb-ft
Gearchange shaft centralising spring pin	23	204 lb-in	17 lb-ft
Gearchange stopper arm bolt	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
Oil cooler fittings
Feed pipe banjo bolts to cylinder head	30	266 lb-in	22 lb-ft
Feed pipe banjo bolts to cooler	45	398 lb-in	33 lb-ft
Return pipe banjo bolt to sump (early Bonneville and T100)	45	398 lb-in	33 lb-ft
Return pipe flare nut to joint piece	15	133 lb-in	11 lb-ft
Joint piece to sump	45	398 lb-in	33 lb-ft
Return pipe banjo bolt to cooler	45	398 lb-in	33 lb-ft
Cooler mounting bolts	8	71 lb-in	6 lb-ft
Oil pipe (external) to crankcase banjo bolt	30	266 lb-in	22 lb-ft
Oil pipe (internal) banjo bolts	8	71 lb-in	6 lb-ft
Oil pressure relief valve	15	133 lb-in	11 lb-ft
Oil pressure switch	13	115 lb-in	10 lb-ft
Oil pump bolts	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
Oil strainer bolts	6	53 lb-in	4 lb-ft
Selector drum cam plate bolt	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
Selector fork shaft retainer screw	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
Sump bolts	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
Starter clutch housing bolts	16	142 lb-in	12 lb-ft
Valve cover bolts	14	124 lb-in	10 lb-ft
3A Fuel and exhaust systems – carburettor models
Cylinder head intake adapters	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
Exhaust system – Bonneville, T1OO and Thruxton
Downpipe flange nuts	19	168 lb-in	14 lb-ft
Downpipe rear bolts	22	195 lb-in	16 lb-ft
Front sprocket cover bolts	9	80 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Joint pipe clamp bolt	22	195 lb-in	16 lb-ft
Passenger footrest holder nut/silencer mount	27	239 lb-in	20 lb-ft
Rider’s footrest bracket mounting bolts	27	239 lb-in	20 lb-ft
Rider’s footrest bracket clamp bolt	45	398 lb-in	33 lb-ft
Silencer clamp bolt	22	195 lb-in	16 lb-ft
Exhaust system – America and Speedmaster
Downpipe flange nuts	19	168 lb-in	14 lb-ft
Downpipe rear bolts	15	133 lb-in	11 lb-ft
Joint pipe clamp bolt	22	195 lb-in	16 lb-ft
Passenger footrest plate bolts/silencer mount	27	239 lb-in	20 lb-ft
Silencer clamp bolt	22	195 lb-in	16 lb-ft
Exhaust system – Scrambler
Exhaust pipe flange nuts	19	168 lb-in	14 lb-ft
Exhaust pipe assembly mounting bolt	19	168 lb-in	14 lb-ft
Exhaust pipe and silencer clamp bolts	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Silencer to bracket bolts	15	133 lb-in	11 lb-ft
Silencer bracket bolt	15	133 lb-in	11 lb-ft
Fuel tank mounting bolt(s)
Bonneville, T1OO, Thruxton and Scrambler	9	80 lb-in	7 lb-ft
America and Speedmaster	19	168 lb-in	14 lb-ft
Throttle cable housing/master cylinder clamp bolts	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
3B Fuel and exhaust systems – EFI models
Fuel pump mounting plate bolts	9	80 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Fuel tank mounting bolts	9	80 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Intake stub screws	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
Oil temperature sensor	18	159 lb-in	13 lb-ft
Oxygen sensors	25	221 lb-in	18 lb-ft
Throttle body joining bolt nuts	6	53 lb-in	4 lb-ft
Throttle cable housing/master cylinder clamp bolts
Bonneville up to VIN 380776, T1OO and Thruxton	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
America and Speedmaster	15	133 lb-in	11 lb-ft
Exhaust system
Silencer to frame bolt – 2011-on America and Speedmaster	15	133 lb-in	11 lb-ft
All other fasteners
4 Ignition system
Alternator cover bolts	9	80 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Front footrest mounting bracket bolts – America and Speedmaster	30	266 lb-in	22 lb-ft
Pick-up coil/CKP sensor screws	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
5 Frame, suspension and final drive
Clutch lever bracket clamp bolts	15	133 lb-in	11 lb-ft
Brake pedal pivot bolt
Bonneville and T100	15	133 lb-in	11 lb-ft
America and Speedmaster	30	266 lb-in	22 lb-ft
Thruxton	22	195 lb-in	16 lb-ft
Scrambler	27	239 lb-in	20 lb-ft
Footrest mounting nut	17	150 lb-in	13 lb-ft
Fork clamp bolts
Bonneville, T100, Thruxton and Scrambler
Top and bottom yokes	27	239 lb-in	20 lb-ft
America and Speedmaster
Top yoke – up to 2010	26	230 lb-in	19 lb-ft
Top yoke – 2011-on	24	212 lb-in	18 lb-ft
Bottom yoke	45	398 lb-in	33 lb-ft
Fork damper rod bolt
Bonneville, T100, Thruxton and Scrambler	30	266 lb-in	22 lb-ft
America and Speedmaster	43	381 lb-in	32 lb-ft
Fork top bolt	23	204 lb-in	17 lb-ft
Front brake master cylinder clamp bolts	15	133 lb-in	11 lb-ft
Front sprocket cover bolts	9	80 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Front sprocket nut	132	1168 lb-in	97 lb-ft
Handlebar end-weights	5	44 lb-in	4 lb-ft
Handlebar clamp bolts – Bonneville, T100, America, Speedmaster, Scrambler	26	230 lb-in	19 lb-ft
Handlebar clamp bolts – Thruxton	27	239 lb-in	20 lb-ft
Handlebar positioning bolts – Thruxton	11	97 lb-in	8 lb-ft
Handlebar holder nuts (holder-to-top yoke)
Bonneville, T100, Scrambler and Thruxton with high handlebars	35	310 lb-in	26 lb-ft
America and Speedmaster up to 2010	45	398 lb-in	33 lb-ft
America 2011-on	35	310 lb-in	26 lb-ft
Handlebar holder bolts (holder-to-top yoke) – 2011-on Speedmaster	62	549 lb-in	46 lb-ft
Rear shock absorber mounting bolts	28	248 lb-in	21 lb-ft
Rear sprocket carrier studs	30	266 lb-in	22 lb-ft
Rear sprocket nuts
Bonneville, T100, Thruxton and Scrambler	55	487 lb-in	41 lb-ft
America and Speedmaster	85	752 lb-in	63 lb-ft
Rider’s footrest bracket mounting bolts – Bonneville, T100 and Thruxton	27	239 lb-in	20 lb-ft
Sidestand pivot bolt	20	177 lb-in	15 lb-ft
Sidestand pivot bolt nut	25	221 lb-in	18 lb-ft
Steering head bearing adjuster nut pro-load (with service tool)	40	354 lb-in	30 lb-ft
Steering head bearing locknut (with service tool)	40	354 lb-in	30 lb-ft
Steering stem nut	90	797 lb-in	66 lb-ft
Swingarm pivot clamp bolts – Bonneville, T100, Thruxton and Scrambler
Up to VIN 333839	45	398 lb-in	33 lb-ft
From VlN 333840	40	354 lb-in	30 lb-ft
Swingarm pivot clamp bolts – America and Speedmaster	40	354 lb-in	30 lb-ft
Swingarm pivot bolt nut	110	974 lb-in	81 lb-ft
6 Brakes, wheels and tyres
Bleed valves	6	53 lb-in	4 lb-ft
Brake hose banjo bolts	25	221 lb-in	18 lb-ft
Brake pad retaining pins (front and rear)	18	159 lb-in	13 lb-ft
Front axle bolt – America and 2003 to 2010 Speedmaster	60	531 lb-in	44 lb-ft
Front axle — Speedmaster 2011-on	95	841 lb-in	70 lb-ft
Front axle clamp boIt(s)
Bonneville, T100, Thruxton and Scrambler	27	239 lb-in	20 lb-ft
America and Speedmaster	22	195 lb-in	16 lb-ft
Front axle nut – Bonneville, T100, Thruxton and Scrambler	60	531 lb-in	44 lb-ft
Front brake caliper mounting bolts	28	248 lb-in	21 lb-ft
Front brake disc bolts	22	195 lb-in	16 lb-ft
Front brake master cylinder clamp bolts	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
Rear axle nut
Bonneville, T100, Thruxton and Scrambler	85	752 lb-in	63 lb-ft
America and Speedmaster	110	974 lb-in	81 lb-ft
Rear brake caliper mounting bolts	40	354 lb-in	30 lb-ft
Rear brake disc bolts	22	195 lb-in	16 lb-ft
Rear brake light switch	15	133 lb-in	11 lb-ft
Rear brake master cylinder mounting bolts
Bonneville and T100	18	159 lb-in	13 lb-ft
Thruxton, Scrambler, America and Speedmaster	16	142 lb-in	12 lb-ft
8 Electrical System
Alternator cover bolts	9	80 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Alternator rotor bolts
M10 bolt	98	867 lb-in	72 lb-ft
M12 bolt	120	1062 lb-in	89 lb-ft
Alternator stator and wiring clamp bolts	12	106 lb-in	9 lb-ft
Front footrest mounting bracket bolts – America and Speedmaster	27	239 lb-in	20 lb-ft
Neutral switch	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Oil pressure switch	13	115 lb-in	10 lb-ft
Rear brake light switch	15	133 lb-in	11 lb-ft
Starter motor mounting bolts	10	89 lb-in	7 lb-ft
Overall Min	5	44 lb-in	4 lb-ft
Overall Max	132	1168 lb-in	97 lb-ft

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