1100 Evo front spindle pinch bolts torque

bigredduke · 28-02-2020, 04:53 PM

Just re-fitting the front wheel after new tyre fitment.

The official Ducati workshop manual states a torque setting for the spindle clamp pinch bolts as 18NM +/-5%

I usually set the torque wrench a bit lower to begin with & after the click then increase it.

However, they have tightened up past my comfort zone (you know that sickening feeling when you give it a little more & it suddenly goes slack)? with no sign of a click.
I have tried another torque wrench with the same result.

I also checked the torque setting for the Sport Classic & they are actually higher at 20NM so it would appear there isn't an error in the manual.

I'm rather nervous of a) shearing a bolt or stripping the thread in the fork leg & b) having a pinch bolt come loose whilst riding.
Any suggestions?

28-02-2020, 04:53 PM	#1
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,546	1100 Evo front spindle pinch bolts torque Just re-fitting the front wheel after new tyre fitment. The official Ducati workshop manual states a torque setting for the spindle clamp pinch bolts as 18NM +/-5% I usually set the torque wrench a bit lower to begin with & after the click then increase it. However, they have tightened up past my comfort zone (you know that sickening feeling when you give it a little more & it suddenly goes slack)? with no sign of a click. I have tried another torque wrench with the same result. I also checked the torque setting for the Sport Classic & they are actually higher at 20NM so it would appear there isn't an error in the manual. I'm rather nervous of a) shearing a bolt or stripping the thread in the fork leg & b) having a pinch bolt come loose whilst riding. Any suggestions?