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Title: Breva 1100 pinch bolts
Post by: tris on May 07, 2016, 02:54:42 PM

What are the torque settings for the front axle pinch bolts?

I've found the axle torque (80Nm) but despite searching high and low I can't find the torque for the pinch bolts at the bottom of the legs

Can anyone help?

Cheers

Title: Re: Breva 1100 pinch bolts
Post by: Kiwi Dave on May 07, 2016, 03:04:39 PM

For small screws & bolts, I prefer to use a short spanner (wrench) rather than a torque wrench.  I believe I can "feel" the right amount, I'm never impressed with what the torque wrench offers.

YMMV.

Title: Re: Breva 1100 pinch bolts
Post by: Kai on May 07, 2016, 03:06:08 PM

10 Nm for the M6 pinch bolts

Title: Re: Breva 1100 pinch bolts
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on May 07, 2016, 05:06:53 PM

Quote from: Kiwi Dave on May 07, 2016, 03:04:39 PM

For small screws & bolts, I prefer to use a short spanner (wrench) rather than a torque wrench.  I believe I can "feel" the right amount, I'm never impressed with what the torque wrench offers.

YMMV.

Yeah, me too. Torque wrenches are for amateurs, head, flywheel, and con rod bolts.  :evil: Oh yeah.. propeller bolts.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Breva 1100 pinch bolts
Post by: tris on May 08, 2016, 02:29:02 AM

I usually do small fasteners by feel too but having read about the dangers of cracking the end of the fork leg if the clamp bolts are over tightened was a bit concerned!!!!
Feel for about 1Nm it is
Cheers

Title: Re: Breva 1100 pinch bolts
Post by: Huzo on May 08, 2016, 02:30:06 AM

Don't know if it's the same as the Norge, but on mine I use a T handle Allen wrench, but also make sure you have the torque the same on both bolts, 'cos as you nip one up, the other will need a touch again. Just use "feel" and approach the desired torque in gentle increments.