Beedspeed
Recommended Torque Settings
For Vespa
V50, Primavera, PK - |
|
Component |
Foot Pounds |
Cylinder head nuts - PK/PX125/150 (Standard) |
9.5 to 13 |
Cylinder head nuts - PK/PX125/150 (Tuned) |
13 to 15 |
Cylinder head nuts - T5125 & PX200 (Standard) |
12 to 16 |
Cylinder head nuts - 200 (Tuned) |
16 to 19 |
Exhaust system to port nut |
12 to 16 |
Exhaust system to crankcase bolt |
25 to 35 |
Exhaust pipe stub - 200 |
55 to 58 |
Crankcase securing nut |
4.5 to 6 |
Gear selector box mounting nut |
8 to 10 |
Kick start lever nut |
16 to 19 |
Clutch centre nut |
29 to 32 |
Input shaft nut |
22 to 25 |
Carburettor sleeve nuts PX/P2/T5 |
10 to 13 |
Clutch cover bolts |
4.5 to 6 |
Pick up mounting screw (If Applicable) |
1.5 to 2 |
Flywheel nut |
43 to 47 |
Stator plate screws |
2 to 3 |
Starter motor bolts |
7 to 9 |
Fan cowling screws |
6 to 7 |
Spark plug - Short Reach |
15 to 18 |
Spark plug - Long Reach |
18 to 21 |
Steering column upper bearing lower nut |
4.5 to 5 |
Steering column upper bearing ring top nut |
36 to 44 |
Handlebars clamp bolt |
22 to 25 |
Slotted handle bar retaining nut - T5 |
40 to 47 |
Wheel rim nuts |
14 to 16 |
Front wheel hub nut |
45 to 60 |
Rear wheel hub nut |
55 to 65 |
Front shock absorber damper plate to steering column |
14.5 to 19.5 |
Front shock absorber upper retaining nut |
21 to 29 |
Front shock absorber lower retaining nut |
14.5 to 19.5 |
Rear shock absorber engine to chassis bolt |
25 to 30 |
Rear shock absorber lower damper nut |
9.5 to 16.5 |
Front brake calliper banjo bolt |
10 to 14 |
Front brake calliper bleed screw |
7 to 8.5 |
Front brake calliper mounting bolts |
14.5 to 18 |
Front brake master cylinder banjo bolt |
5.5 to 9 |
Front disc mounting bolts |
3.5 to 4.5 |
These settings vary from manual to manual, website to website.
We have used the averages from these and our own first hand experience over many years.
Conversion Chart |
|
1 |
Pound Force Per Foot (LBF. FT.) |
is equivalent to |
|
1.3558 |
Newton Meter (Nm) |
0.1383 |
Kilogram Force Meter (Kgfm) |