ZX10 (04/05) triple clamp steering nut torque

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ZX10 (04/05) triple clamp steering nut torque

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Hi. I am fitting a steering damper to my '04 ZX10R trackie. What is the tightening torque on the steering head nut? Advice much appreciated. :)
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ZX10 (04/05) triple clamp steering nut torque

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2 grunts.
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Re: ZX10 (04/05) triple clamp steering nut torque

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78Nm (Just fit a damper myself). You'll need a 36mm socket.
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Re: ZX10 (04/05) triple clamp steering nut torque

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Do it up till it strips, then back it off half a turn.
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Re: ZX10 (04/05) triple clamp steering nut torque

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Strika wrote:Do it up till it strips, then back it off half a turn.
Then gaffa it on :roll: :roll: but u dont need the guinea pig, i dont think.... unless marty wants to give it back :shock:
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