Torque spec for clutch basket nut?

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  • Scratcher09
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Torque spec for clutch basket nut?

    I tried to look in the manual on bikecliff's site, but I can not get it to open. I need the torque value on the single large nut that secures the clutch basket.
  • TeamDar
    Forum Sage
    Past Site Supporter
    • Nov 2008
    • 1137
    • St. Louis, MO

    #2
    36-50 foot pounds

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    • Scratcher09

      #3
      Thanks. I realized, however, that I don't have a socket that size so I tightened it by hand.

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      • blowerbike
        Forum Guru
        GSResource Superstar
        • Aug 2008
        • 7057
        • Ohio Closer to KY Than Cleveland

        #4
        Originally posted by Scratcher09
        Thanks. I realized, however, that I don't have a socket that size so I tightened it by hand.
        by hand???
        1-1/4" socket fits great.
        a few raps from a half inch impact will do it.

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        • Guest

          #5
          By hand is fine until you take out your clutch, oil pump and shifter drum.

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          • Scratcher09

            #6
            I meant with pliers but not using torque wrench.

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            • tkent02
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              • Jan 2006
              • 35571
              • Near South Park

              #7
              Pliers? Really?
              http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

              Life is too short to ride an L.

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              • rapidray
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                • Oct 2006
                • 8195
                • So Cal

                #8
                I have lots of 1100 engine & clutch parts. Call me when you find out what all parts you need after it lets go. Ray.

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                • Scratcher09

                  #9
                  I felt it would be okay because the nut also has the washer that bends up to lock it in place.

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                  • tkent02
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                    • Jan 2006
                    • 35571
                    • Near South Park

                    #10
                    They all have that, even the ones that come loose, which is a lot of them.
                    There's a reason people buy the super duper expensive nuts that don't come off.
                    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

                    Life is too short to ride an L.

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                    • Scratcher09

                      #11
                      Ok. So I gather from your responses that I need to go buy a socket and go back in and torque it 36-50 lbs.? I want to do this correctly and I appreciate everyone's input.

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                      • tkent02
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                        • Jan 2006
                        • 35571
                        • Near South Park

                        #12
                        Probably a good idea.
                        http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

                        Life is too short to ride an L.

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                        • Guest

                          #13
                          Sorry bud
                          We are easily amused.
                          tkent is right
                          It is a good idea.
                          I'd get an APE heavy duty clutch hub nut, a 1/2" electric impact from harbor freight and a 32mm impact socket.
                          Last edited by Guest; 04-18-2014, 11:49 PM.

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                          • GSXR7ED
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                            • Dec 2012
                            • 10146
                            • DE via L.A.

                            #14
                            This thread made me laugh...I've done a Clutch Basket removal and have a torque wrench; only needed to buy the 32mm socket.

                            Do the job right for your safety...and so people here don't respond the way they do with your actions.



                            Ed
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                            • blowerbike
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                              • Aug 2008
                              • 7057
                              • Ohio Closer to KY Than Cleveland

                              #15
                              i use pliers to pull nose hairs...
                              makes my eyes water something terrible!

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