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 140o | minus 140o | |
| Third stage | 10 | 89 lb-in | 7 lb-ft |
| Fourth stage | 14 | 124 lb-in | 10 lb-ft |
| Fifth stage | plus 120o | plus 120o | |
| Connecting rods – caps with bolts only | |||
| First stage | 14 | 124 lb-in | 10 lb-ft |
| Second stage | plus 120o | plus 120o | |
| 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 | 75o | 75o | 75o |
| 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 | 75o | 75o | 75o |
| 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 | 120o | 120o | 120o |
| 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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