Torque Settings?
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Topic: Torque Settings?
Posted By: RSVPETE
Subject: Torque Settings?
Date 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!
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Posted By: legend88
Date 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?
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Posted By: snowman
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 14:13
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got 09 tuono no probs with 120nm (So Far?) & 80nm /front I think is correct for my year
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Posted By: jond58
Date 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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Posted By: tapmyhed
Date 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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Posted By: A303
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 22:58
I use 90 - no problem on track.
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Posted By: legend88
Date 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.
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