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PCX125 Exhaust Port Torque
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:37 am
by Steve W
Hi all,
Can anyone please tell me the torque settings for the 2 dome headed nuts on the exhaust ports of my 125?
I had to remove the back wheel for a tyre change and am now ready to refit.
Steve
Re: PCX125 Exhaust Port Torque
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:25 am
by chainsaw
pretty sure it is 29nm, best to use a new gasket as well
Re: PCX125 Exhaust Port Torque
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:29 am
by Steve W
Fantastic. Thanks Chainsaw.
Yeh got the gasket just didn't know the torque settings, once again many thanks.
Steve
Re: PCX125 Exhaust Port Torque
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 4:37 pm
by gn2
Just do it up with a normal socket set till it feels right.
Re: PCX125 Exhaust Port Torque
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:08 pm
by you you
Steve W wrote:Fantastic. Thanks Chainsaw.
Yeh got the gasket just didn't know the torque settings, once again many thanks.
Steve
Don't you have a torque wrench? It'll be pretty low. Let me know and I'll tell you from the manual
Re: PCX125 Exhaust Port Torque
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:36 pm
by chucktuna
Yes, Like chainsaw says, It is 29nm or 21ft Lb in the manual.
And a new gasket is required.
While it can be done up snug until it feels right, but if you're asking, then you must have the proper tools.... Bravo
Re: PCX125 Exhaust Port Torque
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:41 pm
by gn2
Haven't used a torque wrench (as a torque wrench) for nearly three decades.
Never stripped a thread and never had a bolt come undone in all that time.
Stripped a few threads with said torque wrench though... which is why I stopped using it as such.
Re: PCX125 Exhaust Port Torque
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:13 am
by Steve W
All done......properly.
As an aircraft engineer I do find it difficult not to use the correct kit. Sorry gn2
Thanks to all who replied.
Re: PCX125 Exhaust Port Torque
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:24 am
by Alibally
Steve W wrote:All done......properly.
As an aircraft engineer I do find it difficult not to use the correct kit. Sorry gn2
Thanks to all who replied.
Same here. I've got 3 different torque wrenches in various sizes. Theres loads of alloy stretchbolts on cars now that have to be torqued then turned to a specific angle to be sure they are not overtightened.
They are calibrated every 6 months to check for accuracy.
Re: PCX125 Exhaust Port Torque
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:46 am
by maddiedog
This isn't a how-to per the guidelines here:
http://hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=762 so I'm moving it to Technical Help.
Re: PCX125 Exhaust Port Torque
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:23 pm
by you you
I suspect gn2 has one the low buck lever pointer torque wrenches which is why he now uses it as a breaker bar
Re: PCX125 Exhaust Port Torque
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:31 pm
by gn2
Last time I looked the PCX wasn't an aircraft .....
My torque wrench was a cheapie but its not one of the bendy lever things.