Kawasaki KX65 Motorcycle User Manual


 
GENERAL INFORMATION 1-11
Torque and Locking Agent
Tighten all bolts and nuts to the proper torque using an accurate torque wrench. If insufficiently
tightened, a bolt or nut may become damaged, strip an internal thread, or break and then fall out. The
following table lists the tightening torque for the major bolts and nuts, and the parts requiring use of a
non-permanent locking agent or liquid gasket.
When checking the tightening torque of the bolts and nuts, first loosen the bolt or nut by half a turn
and then tighten to specified torque.
Letters used in the "Remarks" column mean:
L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads.
Lh: Left-hand Threads.
S: Tighten the fasteners following the specified sequence.
Torque
Fastener
N·m
kgf·m ft·lb
Remarks
Fuel System
Rear Frame Mounting Bolts 34 3.5 25
Carburetor Clamp Screws 1.5 0.15 13 in·lb
Carburetor Holder Mounting Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Air Cleaner Housing Plate Nuts
3.0 0.31 27 in·lb
Air Cleaner Housing Mounting Bolts
8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Reed Valve Screws
9.8 1.0 87 in·lb
Cooling System
Radiator Mounting Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Shroud Mounting Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Air Bleeder Bolt 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Water Pump Cover Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
WaterPumpImpellerBolt 8.3 0.85 73 in·lb
Water Hose Clamp Screws 1.5 0.15 13 in·lb
Coolant Drain Plug (Water Pump) 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Water Pump Cover Fitting Bolts 5.9 0.60 52 in·lb
Engine Top End
Cylinder Head Nuts
25 2.5 18
Spark P lug
26 2.6 19
Cylinder Nuts 25 2.5 18
Muffler Mounting Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb L
Expansion Chamber Damper Mounting Bolt,
Nut
8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Inner Pipe Mounting Bolts 5.9 0.6 52 in·lb L
Engine Right Side
Primary Gear Nut (KX65A6F ) 49 5.0 36 Lh
Clutch Spring Bolts 9.3 0.95 82 in·lb
Clutch Hub Bolt 64 6.5 47
Ratchet Guide Bolt 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Ratchet Guide Screw 5.2 0.53 46 in·lb
Kick Pedal Bolt 12 1.2 104 in·lb
Right Engine Cover Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Oil Filler Cap 1.5 0.15 13 in·lb
Gear Set Lever Screw 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb