Upper tree steering stem brass nut torque setting???

[04 Limited Busa]

I was riding today and saw the brass nut loosening, scared the hell out of me. Mind you, the bike had its 600 mile service and has 1500 miles on it now. Trying to confirm torque setting. At first thought it was 65 lbs, but looking further I think must be the steering headlock nut. I found another setting for 25 lbs for what seems to be the brass nut. Anybody know for sure?

 

[Kiwi Rider]

I was riding today and saw the brass nut loosening, scared the hell out of me. Mind you, the bike had its 600 mile service and has 1500 miles on it now. Trying to confirm torque setting. At first thought it was 65 lbs, but looking further I think must be the steering headlock nut. I found another setting for 25 lbs for what seems to be the brass nut. Anybody know for sure?

Gen 1 is 65ft-lb for that nut. I dont have a Gen 2 manual but I can only assume it will be the same.
Before you torque it down, check the steering head bearings for correct adjustment and no binding or stiff spots. Then, loosen of the top tree fork pinch bolts, then torque the 'Brass' nut as you call it, and then torque the pinch bolts.
Job done!

 

[rubbersidedown]

I usually just go with "finger tight" as a rule. Rubb.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

I usually just go with "finger tight" as a rule. Rubb.

Yeah, same with the axle nuts too right?

 

[04 Limited Busa]

Mine is a Gen 2. Thanks for your reply.

 

[rubbersidedown]

Mine is a Gen 2. Thanks for your reply.

steering stem nut: 32.5 ft lbs then turn back 1/4 to 1/2 turn
" " lock nut: 58 ft lbs
" " head nut: 65 ft lbs
Rubb.

 

[rubbersidedown]

Mine is a Gen 2. Thanks for your reply.

04 get this... manual for gen II free and complete,2 or 3 clicks of da mouse.
You want page 595 of 663 or section 6B-12 start there. Rubb.

 

[04 Limited Busa]

04 get this... manual for gen II free and complete,2 or 3 clicks of da mouse.
You want page 595 of 663 or section 6B-12 start there. Rubb.

I found a diagram on pg 588 that list the torque values with pic. Thanks for you help Rubb. 04

 

[rubbersidedown]

I found a diagram on pg 588 that list the torque values with pic. Thanks for you help Rubb. 04

Anytime brother,that is exactly what we are here for. Rubb.