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Posted by gwilki
 - May 27, 2021, 18:06:47 PM

Thank you, chief. I saw 61 inch pounds, which is just over 5 foot pounds,  for the clamp holding the heat shield to the pipe, but not for the actual pipe clamp to the head. After posting the question, I found another source that showed 13 foot pounds - quite a variance. I'll do as you suggest and start low and work up. I must admit that 5 foot pounds seems awfully small to me, even for that size stud.

Posted by chief
 - May 27, 2021, 16:57:06 PM

With the exhaust nuts(because of the crush gasket) you want to tighten them evenly and snuggly, but not over tighten. Since gaskets may vary, I tighten mine snug, until the gasket is crushed then use 61 in-lbs. I ride and check them again. Kaw mechanics have confirmed the 61 in-lb number according to some of our members. (I've heard 12-14 ft-lbs too... but I tend to be conservative and go with the lower number and work up. )

Anyway, that should get you started.

Posted by gwilki
 - May 27, 2021, 12:17:51 PM

I have the service manual. It shows torque settings for the two muffler bolts and even for the clamp that holds the heat shields on. It does not have a torque setting for the four nuts holding the pipes to the head.

Can someone please tell me what this setting is?

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