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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 06:04 AM
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Yesterday enjoying myself riding around I felt something loose or wobbling,,, when I stopped and looked the bike over I noticed the swingarm bolt was loose and about an inch out of its hole... I carry a few tools so I tightened it up right away... Is this supposed to happen??? I'm being told it needs to be tightened with a torque wrench,,,any suggestions on how much torque is needed or just bring the bike in to the dealer...
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 06:55 AM
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Rear stabilizer link screw = 25-35 lbs

Is that what you're looking for? I can't find any other values in the service manual that would make sense for what you're describing.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 07:53 AM
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60-70 ft-lbs
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:43 AM
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60-70 ft-lbs
That sounds more like it. Also, the swingarm pivot screw uses red loctite (to prevent this from happening).
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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No it shouldn't happen! If you feel able to service your own bike and check these sorts of thing yourself, get a factory service manual, which will have torque settings and a load of other useful stuff. A bonus is that it is a really good read on sleepless nights!
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 07:00 AM
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check the motor mount bolts too. had one almost back completely out on me.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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almost without any doubt if your swing arm bolt is loose then the front lower motor mount will be as that is usually the first to loosen.
 
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