Torque link bolts - SV650.org

29-12-09, 04:33 PM

Hi can anyone help me. I have noticed that the bolt that secures the torque link to the swinging arm can freely rotate by hand. The nut is secure on the bolt but it seems to have a LOT of play. The bolt at the other end attached to the rear brake caliper is okay and tight but I am not sure if the other end with(loose bolt) is meant to be like that to allow the link arm to flex with the suspention going up and down . Does anyone know what I mean or what Iam talking about? Not that great at explaining it eh? PS the bike is a 1999 650s if it makes any difference...

maviczap · 29-12-09, 04:43 PM

No, it should be tight

fastdruid · 29-12-09, 05:13 PM

Mine was very worn where it had worked loose (as I noticed when I replaced my torque arm), as maviczap says though it should be tight. I'd remove it, check it, replace if required and make sure it's tight.

Druid

29-12-09, 05:50 PM

buy a POINTY....not needed then

29-12-09, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

No, it should be tight

Mine was very worn where it had worked loose when I replaced my torque arm, as maviczap says though it should be tight. I'd remove it, check it, replace if required and make sure it's tight.
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29-12-09, 08:14 PM

Thanks folks for all the input, I am pleased that you all knew what I was talking about . I shall get it tighten up before I go back out on it again. Might have to look out the snow plough attachment as well by the looks of things.
Cheers....

punyXpress · 29-12-09, 08:57 PM

Tighten to 35nm - BUT check that nothing has been damaged too much while loose! A rear caliper whizzing round with the disc would make a mess.

maviczap · 29-12-09, 09:18 PM

Might have a spare, as it's not a standard bolt, it's shouldered.

One side of the torque arm where the bolt passes through has a larger diameter than the other.

Let me know if you need one

29-12-09, 11:48 PM

Thanks for that, That is a really cool offer and much appreciated . I will let you know how it goes when I check it out.
Cheers.....

30-12-09, 12:13 PM

Thanks people for all the input. the said bolt was removed cleaned and stud locked back on. No damage done, maybe just noticed in time .
Cheers..

29-12-09, 04:33 PM	#1
gerrymcghee Guest Posts: n/a	Torque link bolts Hi can anyone help me. I have noticed that the bolt that secures the torque link to the swinging arm can freely rotate by hand. The nut is secure on the bolt but it seems to have a LOT of play. The bolt at the other end attached to the rear brake caliper is okay and tight but I am not sure if the other end with(loose bolt) is meant to be like that to allow the link arm to flex with the suspention going up and down . Does anyone know what I mean or what Iam talking about? Not that great at explaining it eh? PS the bike is a 1999 650s if it makes any difference...

29-12-09, 04:43 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Torque link bolts No, it should be tight __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

29-12-09, 05:13 PM	#3
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: Torque link bolts Mine was very worn where it had worked loose (as I noticed when I replaced my torque arm), as maviczap says though it should be tight. I'd remove it, check it, replace if required and make sure it's tight. Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F Last edited by fastdruid; 29-12-09 at 06:37 PM.

29-12-09, 05:50 PM	#4
lee67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Torque link bolts buy a POINTY....not needed then

29-12-09, 08:14 PM	#6
gerrymcghee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Torque link bolts Thanks folks for all the input, I am pleased that you all knew what I was talking about . I shall get it tighten up before I go back out on it again. Might have to look out the snow plough attachment as well by the looks of things. Cheers....

29-12-09, 08:57 PM	#7
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Torque link bolts Tighten to 35nm - BUT check that nothing has been damaged too much while loose! A rear caliper whizzing round with the disc would make a mess. __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

29-12-09, 09:18 PM	#8
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Torque link bolts Might have a spare, as it's not a standard bolt, it's shouldered. One side of the torque arm where the bolt passes through has a larger diameter than the other. Let me know if you need one __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

29-12-09, 11:48 PM	#9
gerrymcghee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Torque link bolts Thanks for that, That is a really cool offer and much appreciated . I will let you know how it goes when I check it out. Cheers.....

30-12-09, 12:13 PM	#10
gerrymcghee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Torque link bolts Thanks people for all the input. the said bolt was removed cleaned and stud locked back on. No damage done, maybe just noticed in time . Cheers..

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