Jimod Posted May 27, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 27, 2011 Anybody know the clutch bolt torque setting for an '87 VR ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted May 27, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 27, 2011 Hey Jim, That would be 5.8 Foot Pounds or 8 Nuton Meters. Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimod Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted May 27, 2011 Thanks Earl.......... You're a legend ! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbeenie Posted January 7, 2018 Share #4 Posted January 7, 2018 I have a 1990 Venture Royale. Replacing the clutch plates with new Barnett parts and installing a Barnett Conversion Clutch Spring Kit (511-90-10002). I have a digital copy of the service manual but simple things like how much torque to tighten the clutch bolts to is near impossible to find. Should I tighten them to 5.8 ft/lbs like for the 1987 VR? Never replaced a clutch before so this should be an adventure. Oil drained, side cover off. Just waiting for some feedback. The YouTube videos don't show a 1990 Venture Royale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted January 7, 2018 Share #5 Posted January 7, 2018 '86 - '93 is the same animal! All MK2 Ventures are the same except for some minor differences primarily in the front forks, and the ignition system. The clutches are the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted January 10, 2018 Share #6 Posted January 10, 2018 Don't overtighten these. They can break easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted January 10, 2018 Share #7 Posted January 10, 2018 I've never seen need to torque the clutch bolts. 5.8flbs is just a tad passed snug. MOF somewhere when in the clutch learning curve I read 10flbs, but maybe that was for the MKI?? Still a tad snugger hand tight. The deal is to not tighten them to much. Finesse is the rule here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted January 10, 2018 Share #8 Posted January 10, 2018 The standard clutch assembly on a Gen2 Venture is also 5.8ftlb (8Nm). As usual, Earl is spot on. As a note though - use an inch-lb torque wrench on this. 70inlb. A ftlb torque wrench is not generally going to be very accurate at this low setting. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Don't ask my how I know. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimmer Posted January 11, 2018 Share #9 Posted January 11, 2018 Per the service manual for the 86-93 Venture, 5.8ft-lb for the clutch bolts. Refer to page 3-68 in the manual, it is in the engine assembly and adjustment section in the parts diagram. And yes, dont use a 3/8 inch torque wrench but a 1/4 inch one. The 3/8" isnt accurate enough to measure 5.8 ft-lb and you will over-tighten it and snap it off before you know you even did it.. trust me on this.. I actually ended up replacing all of mine with new ones just to be safe. Hope this helps Rick F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted January 12, 2018 Share #10 Posted January 12, 2018 I just snug them without torque wrench but I've done a lot of bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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