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1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: pross on February 03, 2014, 09:15:19 PM

Title: kawasaki GTR satnav bracket
Post by: pross on February 03, 2014, 09:15:19 PM
Hi all. I have just purchased the kawasaki satnav bracket.that uses four of the six handle bar fittings.
Is there a torque setting for this or just tight as f#*k !!. :ohplease:
Any help gratefully received. Thanks pross. :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: kawasaki GTR satnav bracket
Post by: doebag on February 03, 2014, 09:25:34 PM
From the workshop manual, it will be either of these

Handlebar Bolts 34 Nm  25 ft-lb
Handlebar Holder Bolts 25 Nm  18 ft-lb

So no, definitely NOT tight as fuck  :wink:

Bit of thread lock as insurance
Title: Re: kawasaki GTR satnav bracket
Post by: bacaruda on February 03, 2014, 09:37:46 PM
Or as my father said about all fasteners: "Pull until your lower lip trembles...."
Title: Re: kawasaki GTR satnav bracket
Post by: viper on February 03, 2014, 09:41:05 PM
Quote from: bacaruda on February 03, 2014, 09:37:46 PM
Or as my father said about all fasteners: "Pull until your lower lip trembles...."


:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:

nice and tight and then another 1/4 turn for luck, check it after 50 miles and you are golden .
Title: Re: kawasaki GTR satnav bracket
Post by: Burchy on February 03, 2014, 09:48:04 PM
Just use a good fitting Allen Key and the arse-clench torque qrench
Title: Re: kawasaki GTR satnav bracket
Post by: Lonewolf on February 03, 2014, 10:07:08 PM
But whatever you do.....don't strip those threads!  :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: kawasaki GTR satnav bracket
Post by: shaggs147 on February 03, 2014, 10:36:48 PM
Quote from: The Wolf on February 03, 2014, 10:07:08 PM
But whatever you do.....don't strip those threads!  :sweatdrop:

Agreed..... its not a good look to be bouncing down the road on yer arse with just a pair of bars in yer hands  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: kawasaki GTR satnav bracket
Post by: pross on February 04, 2014, 01:25:11 PM
thank all for the input. :clap: :clap:
pross