Kafrondo Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 Hello All, First time poster and new member. I've just opened my 2012 VFR1200F for a valve clearance check. I've just got to taking off the throttle body off and after a really hard time managed to get the front heat guard off - the little cable tie was a nightmare. I tried to take the front cam cover off with a ratchet drive but can't even get to it even with a 1/4' drive. Am sure I should be able to get a ring spanner on it but before I take it off just wanted to ask anyone who has done this how do I torque it back up when putting it back together? If I cant access it with a small ratchet drive I doubt a torque wrench will fit as the frame curves just over those front bolts on both sides. Do I need any special tools or is there any other way lie taking the rad off? Quote
Member Contributer Marsman99 Posted September 2, 2019 Member Contributer Posted September 2, 2019 You basically have three options: 1. Use a box end wrench and estimate the torque. Torque spec is 9 lbs-ft...not much. 2. Use a torque adapter, which might not be long enough. 3. Use a Motion Pro adapter that allows use of a std. box end wrench as an adapter. You'll need to do the measurement of wrench length and requisite math. I went with 1 and it's worked out fine. Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted September 3, 2019 Member Contributer Posted September 3, 2019 Go with option 1, 12Nm (in our speak) is not much. If you CAN access a cam cover bolt elswhere on the engine, get a "feel" for 12Nm. As long asyou give each bolt about the same force you will be good to go. (Just did so on my VF400F) Quote
Kafrondo Posted September 3, 2019 Author Posted September 3, 2019 Thank you Dutchy and Marsman99. I Appreciate your input, Option 1 it is, Fingers crossed no leaks or snapped bolts. Quote
Member Contributer Marsman99 Posted September 3, 2019 Member Contributer Posted September 3, 2019 Make sure you replace and position the PAIR o-rings properly. If you notice you're burning oil afterwards, that'll be the reason. Quote
Member Contributer eastbowl2 Posted March 23, 2020 Member Contributer Posted March 23, 2020 On 9/3/2019 at 9:13 AM, Marsman99 said: Make sure you replace and position the PAIR o-rings properly. If you notice you're burning oil afterwards, that'll be the reason. +1 on this. Easy to miss. (edit: oops..... didn't realize this was last fall 🙂 ) Quote
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