Torque Settings?

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Originally posted by Baldys

try this link and download pdf file
http://www.apriliaforum.com/techtips.htm#rsv1000

REAR WHEEL PIN NUT (AXLE NUT) TORQUE SPEC. 120Nm

According to the Haynes manual, the torque setting specified by Aprilia (120Nm) is too high. Quote: "there have been a significant number of rear wheel bearing failures the cause of which has been identified as an overtight axle nut" - page 7.13 Haynes Service and Repair Manual Aprilia RSV1000 Mille 98-03. 2005 Edition. 

Haynes specify a torque setting of 90-100Nm.

I believe I am currently experiencing rear wheel bearing failure, yet to be confirmed but see posts in Tech Chat, as a result of over-torquing.

Hope this comment is helpful, [:)]

Late '99 RSV Mille Tri-Colour. Completely stock, but un-restricted - I love my Italian mistress!

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RSVPETE Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List L Plates Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote RSVPETE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Torque Settings? Posted: 04 Sep 2007 at 12:48
	quote: Originally posted by Baldys try this link and download pdf file http://www.apriliaforum.com/techtips.htm#rsv1000 REAR WHEEL PIN NUT (AXLE NUT) TORQUE SPEC. 120Nm According to the Haynes manual, the torque setting specified by Aprilia (120Nm) is too high. Quote: "there have been a significant number of rear wheel bearing failures the cause of which has been identified as an overtight axle nut" - page 7.13 Haynes Service and Repair Manual Aprilia RSV1000 Mille 98-03. 2005 Edition. Haynes specify a torque setting of 90-100Nm. I believe I am currently experiencing rear wheel bearing failure, yet to be confirmed but see posts in Tech Chat, as a result of over-torquing. Hope this comment is helpful, [:)] Late '99 RSV Mille Tri-Colour. Completely stock, but un-restricted - I love my Italian mistress!

legend88 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Newcastle Status: Offline Points: 6699	Post Options Post Reply Quote legend88 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 13:40
	I read this the other day in the Haynes manual and was going to ask everyone on here then today I spotted this post from 2007. Anyone have any knowledge or experience of the accuracy of this or problems encountered?

snowman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 27 Oct 2010 Location: Romsey area Status: Offline Points: 1411	Post Options Post Reply Quote snowman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 14:13
	got 09 tuono no probs with 120nm (So Far?) & 80nm /front I think is correct for my year

jond58 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 14 Nov 2013 Location: Selby Status: Offline Points: 2184	Post Options Post Reply Quote jond58 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 14:36
	Had a few milles always torqued up to the specified settings never had any issues.
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tapmyhed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Location: Suffolk Status: Offline Points: 1944	Post Options Post Reply Quote tapmyhed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 17:20
	I didn't like the number, seemed excessively high....I've been using 100 for years now. My thinking was during my touring days I'd like to be able to adjust it with a standard sized rachet. And was worried about stripping threads.
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A303 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Location: Wiltshire Status: Offline Points: 1227	Post Options Post Reply Quote A303 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 22:58
	I use 90 - no problem on track.
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legend88 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Newcastle Status: Offline Points: 6699	Post Options Post Reply Quote legend88 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 10:24
	Cheers guys, I think I'll go with 100 per Haynes given people have used this with no problem. The reports must have come from somewhere.