Interesting search for knowledge today. Had to loosen shift lever pivot on a F850GSA this morning, in order to remove holder pin from foot peg being replaced. Job done, now needed a torque value to assure pivot bolt was accurately fastened. No such value available in owner's manual so called dealer. 15 minutes on phone with three individuals, when finally a value was given. Value didn't sound at all correct...eventually called them back and received same value...assured it was correct. Still not believing it I ended up calling three other dealers, all BMW exclusive dealers that I've bought from.. Here are the values I received:
19 Newton meters
41 Newton meters
41 Newton meters
200 Newton meters
That 200 Nm came from the first dealer, the selling dealer. That's 148 lb/ft...that's NUTS! Plus I was assured a second time - it was correct!! I question anything on that bike calling for such a high torque...rear wheel nut is only 74 lb/ft.
Not sure where the 19 came from, but settled on 41 (30 lb/ft).
Will be glad when BMW finally gets a service manual out and hope my new service shop will be better informed.
19 Newton meters
41 Newton meters
41 Newton meters
200 Newton meters
That 200 Nm came from the first dealer, the selling dealer. That's 148 lb/ft...that's NUTS! Plus I was assured a second time - it was correct!! I question anything on that bike calling for such a high torque...rear wheel nut is only 74 lb/ft.
Not sure where the 19 came from, but settled on 41 (30 lb/ft).
Will be glad when BMW finally gets a service manual out and hope my new service shop will be better informed.