Torque Values and Tools


Honda Shadow 750 Torque Values, Tools, & Other Data

Click here for a quick view of commonly needed factory specified torque values for nuts, bolts, and connectors on a bundle of VT750 Shadow motorcycles including the chain driven ACE and DC Spirit, the shaft driven Aero, C2 Spirit, and Phantom, and the new chain driven Shadow RS as well. For more information be sure to check out our Service Manuals.


VT750DC/CD Spirt & ACE

TORQUE VALUES

Spark plug 14 Nm (1.4kgf-m, 10lbf-ft)
Crankshaft hole cap 15 Nm (1.5kgf-m, 11lbf-ft) Apply grease to the threads and
seating surface.
Timing hole cap 15 Nm (1.5kgf-m, 11lbf-ft) Apply grease to the threads and
seating surface.
Valve adjusting screw lock nut 23 Nm (2.3kgf-m, 17lbf-ft) Apply oil to the threads and
seating surface.
Oil drain bolt 29 Nm (3.0kgf-m, 22lbf-ft)
Oil filter cartridge 10 Nm (1.0kgf-m, 7lbf-ft) Apply oil to the threads and
seating surface.
Vacuum plug 93 Nm (9.5kgf-m, 69lbf-ft)
Rear axle nut 49 Nm (5.0kgf-m, 39lbf-ft) U-nut.
Side stand pivot bolt 10 Nm (1.0kgf-m, 7lbf-ft)
Side strand lock nut 29 Nm (3.0kgf-m, 22lbf-ft)
Overhead cover bolt 12 Nm (1.2kgf-m, 9lbf-ft)

TOOLS

Valve adjusting wrench 07908-KE90000 or 07908-KE90100 (USA only)
Oil filter wrench 07HAA-PJ70100
Spoke wrench 07JMA-MR60100 or equivalent commercially available
Vacuum gauge attachment 07510-3000200 or 07LMJ-00100OA (USA only)
Vacuum gauge set 07LMJ-001000A or M937B-021-XXXXX (USA only)
Drive chain tool set 07HMH-MR10103 or 07HMH-MR701B (USA only)

 

 

VT750C – Aero

TORQUE VALUES

Spark plug 16 Nm (1.6kgf-m, 12lbf-ft)
Crankshaft hole cap 15 Nm (1.5kgf-m, 11lbf-ft) Apply grease to the threads and
seating surface.
Timing hole cap 9.8 Nm (1kgf-m, 7lbf-ft) Apply grease to the threads and
seating surface.
Valve adjusting screw lock nut 23 Nm (2.3kgf-m, 17lbf-ft) Apply oil to the threads and
seating surface.
Oil drain bolt 29 Nm (3.0kgf-m, 22lbf-ft)
Oil filter cartridge 26 Nm (2.7kgf-m, 19lbf-ft) Apply oil to the threads and
seating surface.
Oil filter boss (crankcase side) 18 Nm (1.8kgf-m, 13lbf-ft) Apply locking agent to threads.
Alternator Cover Socket Bolt 9.8 Nm (1.0kgf-m, 7lbf-ft)
Air Cleaner cover socket bolt 2.0 Nm (0.2kgf-m, 1.4lbf-ft)
Final drive oil filler cap / drain bolt 12 Nm (1.2kgf-m, 9lbf-ft)
Front axle bolts 59 Nm (6.0kgf-m, 44lbf-ft)
Front Fork axle pinch bolts 22 Nm (2.2kgf-m, 16lbf-ft)
Fork center socket bolt  29 Nm (3.0kgf-m, 22lbf-ft) Apply locking agent to the threads
Rear axle nut  88 Nm (9.0kgf-m, 65lbf-ft) U-nut
Rear axle  pinch bolt  26 Nm (2.7kgf-m, 20lbf-ft)
Side stand pivot bolt  9.8 Nm (1kgf-m, 7lbf-ft)
Side stand pivot lock nut  29 Nm (3kgf-m, 22lbf-ft)
Side stand bracket bolt  49 Nm (5kgf-m, 36lbf-ft)
Muffler mounting bolt  26 Nm (2.7kgf-m, 20lbf-ft)
Delete  44 Nm (4.5kgf-m, 32lbf-ft)

Muffler bracket bolt

 44 Nm (4.5kgf-m, 33lbf-ft)
Exhaust pipe joint nut

 25 Nm (2.5kgf-m, 18lbf-ft)

5mm bolt and nut

4.9 Nm (0.5kgf-m,3.6lbf-ft)

6mm bolt and nut

 9.8 Nm (1.0kgf-m, 7lbf-ft)

8mm bolt and nut

 22 Nm (2.2kgf-m, 16lbf-ft)

10mm bolt and nut

 34 Nm (3.5kgf-m, 25lbf-ft)

12mm bolt and nut

 54 Nm (5.5kgf-m, 40lbf-ft)

5mm screw

 3.9 Nm (0.4kgf-m, 2.9lbf-ft)

6mm screw

 8.8 Nm (0.9kgf-m, 6.5lbf-ft)

6mm flange bolt (8mm head, small flange)

 9.8 Nm (1.0kgf-m, 7lbf-ft)

6mm flange bolt (8mm head/ large flange)

 12 Nm (1.2kgf-m, 9lbf-ft)

6mm flange bolt (10mm head) and nut

 12 Nm (1.2kgf-m, 9lbf-ft)

8mm flange bolt and nut

 26 Nm (2.7kgf-m, 20lbf-ft)

10mm flange bolt and nut

 39 Nm (4.0kgf-m, 29lbf-ft)

 

 

VT750C2/C2B – Spirit / Phantom

TORQUE VALUES

Spark plug 18 Nm (1.8kgf-m, 13lbf-ft)
Crankshaft hole cap 15 Nm (1.5kgf-m, 11lbf-ft) Apply grease to the threads and
seating surface.
Timing hole cap 10 Nm (1kgf-m, 7lbf-ft) Apply grease to the threads and
seating surface.
Valve adjusting screw lock nut 23 Nm (2.3kgf-m, 17lbf-ft) Apply oil to the threads and
seating surface.
Oil drain bolt 29 Nm (3.0kgf-m, 22lbf-ft)
Oil filter cartridge 26 Nm (2.7kgf-m, 19lbf-ft) Apply oil to the threads and
seating surface.
Oil filter boss (crankcase side) 18 Nm (1.8kgf-m, 13lbf-ft) Apply locking agent to threads.
Alternator Cover Socket Bolt 10 Nm (1.0kgf-m, 7lbf-ft)
Air Cleaner Cover Socket Bolt 1.5 Nm (.2kgf-m, 1.1lbf-ft)
Final drive oil filler cap / drain bolt 12 Nm (1.2kgf-m, 9lbf-ft)
Front axle bolts 59 Nm (6.0kgf-m, 44lbf-ft)
Front Fork axle pinch bolts 22 Nm (2.2kgf-m, 16lbf-ft)
Fork center socket bolt   29.5 Nm (3.0kgf-m, 22lbf-ft) Apply locking agent to the threads
Rear axle nut  88 Nm (9.0kgf-m, 65lbf-ft) U-nut
Rear axle  pinch bolt  27 Nm (2.8kgf-m, 20lbf-ft)
Site stand pivot bolt  9 Nm (0.9kgf-m, 6.6lbf-ft)
Side stand pivot lock nut  30 Nm (310kgf-m, 22lbf-ft)
Side stand bracket bolt  49 Nm (5kgf-m, 36lbf-ft)
Muffler stay mounting bolt  27 Nm (2.8kgf-m, 20lbf-ft)
Muffler mounting nut  44 Nm (4.5kgf-m, 32lbf-ft)

Muffler bracket bolt

 34 Nm (2.5kgf-m, 25lbf-ft)
Exhaust pipe joint nut

 25 Nm (2.5kgf-m, 18lbf-ft)

5mm bolt and nut

5.2 Nm (0.5kgf-m,3.8lbf-ft)

6mm bolt and nut

 10 Nm (1.0kgf-m, 7lbf-ft)

8mm bolt and nut

 22 Nm (2.2kgf-m, 16lbf-ft)

10mm bolt and nut

 34 Nm (3.5kgf-m, 25lbf-ft)

12mm bolt and nut

 55 Nm (5.6kgf-m, 41lbf-ft)

5mm screw

 4.2 Nm (0.4kgf-m, 3.1lbf-ft)

6mm screw

 9 Nm (0.9kgf-m, 6.6lbf-ft)

6mm flange bolt (8mm head, small flange)

 9 Nm (0.9kgf-m, 6.6lbf-ft)

6mm flange bolt (8mm head/ large flange)

 12 Nm (1.2kgf-m, 9lbf-ft)

6mm flange bolt (10mm head) and nut

 12 Nm (1.2kgf-m, 9lbf-ft)

8mm flange bolt and nut

 27 Nm (2.8kgf-m, 20lbf-ft)

10mm flange bolt and nut

 39 Nm (4.0kgf-m, 29lbf-ft)

VT750RS Shadow RS

TORQUE VALUES

Spark plug 18 Nm (1.8kgf-m, 13lbf-ft)
Crankshaft hole cap 15 Nm (1.5kgf-m, 11lbf-ft) Apply grease to the threads and
seating surface.
Timing hole cap 10 Nm (1kgf-m, 7lbf-ft) Apply grease to the threads and
seating surface.
Valve adjusting screw lock nut 23 Nm (2.3kgf-m, 17lbf-ft) Apply oil to the threads and
seating surface.
Oil drain bolt 29 Nm (3.0kgf-m, 22lbf-ft)
Oil filter cartridge 26 Nm (2.7kgf-m, 19lbf-ft) Apply oil to the threads and
seating surface.
Oil filter boss (crankcase side) Apply locking agent to threads.
Alternator Cover Socket Bolt 10 Nm (1.0kgf-m, 7lbf-ft)
Air Cleaner Cover Socket Bolt 1.5 Nm (.2kgf-m, 1.1lbf-ft)
Front axle bolts 59 Nm (6.0kgf-m, 44lbf-ft)
Front Fork axle pinch bolts 22 Nm (2.2kgf-m, 16lbf-ft)
Fork Socket bolt   20 Nm (2.0kgf-m, 15lbf-ft) Apply locking agent
Rear axle nut  93 Nm (9.5kgf-m, 69lbf-ft) U-nut
Rear axle  pinch bolt  26 Nm (2.7kgf-m, 20lbf-ft)
Site stand pivot bolt  9 Nm (0.9kgf-m, 6.6lbf-ft)
Side stand pivot lock nut  30 Nm (310kgf-m, 22lbf-ft)
Side stand bracket bolt  49 Nm (5kgf-m, 36lbf-ft)
Muffler stay mounting bolt  34 Nm (3.5kgf-m, 25lbf-ft)
Muffler mounting nut  34 Nm (3.5kgf-m, 25lbf-ft)

Muffler bracket nut

 27 Nm (2.8kgf-m, 20lbf-ft)
Exhaust pipe joint nut

 21 Nm (2.1kgf-m, 15lbf-ft)

5mm bolt and nut

 5.2 Nm (0.5kgf-m, 3.8lbf-ft)

6mm bolt and nut

 10 Nm (1.0kgf-m, 7lbf-ft)

8mm bolt and nut

 22 Nm (2.2kgf-m, 16lbf-ft)

10mm bolt and nut

 34 Nm (3.5kgf-m, 25lbf-ft)

12mm bolt and nut

 54 Nm (5.5kgf-m, 40lbf-ft)

5mm screw

 4.2 Nm (0.4kgf-m, 3.1lbf-ft)

6mm screw

 9 Nm (0.9kgf-m, 6.6lbf-ft)

6mm flange bolt

 12 Nm (1.2kgf-m, 9lbf-ft)

8mm head/ large flange and nut

8mm flange bolt and nut

 27 Nm (2.8kgf-m, 20lbf-ft)

10mm flange bolt and nut

 39 Nm (4.0kgf-m, 29lbf-ft)