1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Lower fork pinch bolt torque

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by xs400j, Mar 6, 2010.

  1. xs400j

    xs400j New Member

    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Hi all,

    Ran a search and couldn't find the answer. Just finished the fork seals/brake pads on my xs400j and can't find the torque value for the lower (17mm hex) fork pinch bolt. It appears the manual specs maybe refer to 14ft lbs? Saw someone else mention 17ft lbs? Just seems like not enough, especially when the 12mm uppers are also torqued to 14. Any help appreciated...thanks!
     
    xs400j, Mar 6, 2010
    #1
  2. TIMEtoRIDE

    TIMEtoRIDE Active Member

    Messages:
    4,686
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Clermont FL near Orlando
    Welcome !! - - let's not quibble over 3 foot pounds. Oil it and go for 15 ft lbs for now. Did you inspect your rear brake shoes??
     
    TIMEtoRIDE, Mar 6, 2010
    #2
  3. xs400j

    xs400j New Member

    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Thanks for the reply. Not really curious if 14 or 17 is correct, just want to be sure the correct number isn't, oh, say 45ft. lbs. Rear brake shoes and tire waiting in a box right next to me for sprockets and chain to arrive. Good times will be had by all.
     
    xs400j, Mar 6, 2010
    #3
  4. bigfitz52

    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

    Messages:
    21,283
    Likes Received:
    420
    Trophy Points:
    83
    Location:
    Rural SE Michigan 60 miles N of Motown
    Factory 400 book says 14 ft/lb.
     
    bigfitz52, Mar 6, 2010
    #4

Share This Page