Re: Wheel Nut Torque

[Eric Sheley <eric@xxxxxxxxxx>]

>At 07:57 AM 3/16/00 -0800, Burt Barrett wrote:
>Changed my rear tire, replaced with a BT 57, till they both wear out-then I
>think I will try the Dunlop 205's.  I dont have a Triumph dealer in
>Bakersfield, the closest one is in Fresno, Wilsons.  So I changed my tire
>locally.  My owners manual says 50nms, torque.  So HOW do I convert nms to
>ft lbs? They arnt the same are they?  Also what size is the nut? is it a
>45metric?

Burt,

Info for tire changes is on the 'wheel' page in the FAQ section. The nut 
for the rear wheel is 46mm (if unavailable a 1 13/16" socket can be used).

I am not sure where the 50Nm value came from - that seems more like the 
torque for the caliper. The rear wheel per the service manual should be 
tightened to a torque value of 146Nm which is 107.7 fl/lbs

Also on the faq page there is a really nice conversion program that you can 
download (runs under windows) to convert from metric values.

- - Eric


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