Suzuki VL1500K5 User Manual

12 VL1500K5 (’05-MODEL)
CHASSIS BOLTS AND NUTS
Check that all chassis bolts and nuts are tightened to their specified torque. (Refer to VL1500 Service
Manual 2-18 for the locations of the following nuts and bolts.)
Tighten initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 month) and
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter.
ITEM N·m kgf-m lb-ft
Front axle 65 6.5 47.0
Front axle pinch bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Brake disc bolt (Front and Rear) 23 2.3 16.5
* Front fork cap bolt 23 2.3 16.5
* Front fork upper clamp bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Front fork lower clamp bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Steering stem head nut 90 9.0 65.0
Front brake master cylinder mounting bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Front brake caliper mounting bolt 35 3.5 25.5
Front brake caliper housing bolt 35 3.5 25.5
Brake hose union bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Front brake hose joint nut 15 1.5 11.0
Front brake hose adaptor 23 2.3 16.5
Air bleeder valve 7.5 0.75 5.5
* Handlebar set bolt 23 2.3 16.5
* Handlebar holder nut 70 7.0 50.5
Front footrest bolt 50 5.0 36.0
Rear brake master cylinder rod lock nut 18 1.8 13.0
Rear brake pedal bolt 16 1.6 11.5
Rear brake master cylinder mounting bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Clutch hose union bolt 23 2.3 16.5
Clutch
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master cylinder mounting bolt 10 1.0 7.0
Rear swingarm pivot bolt (Left) 100 10.0 72.5
Rear swingarm pivot bolt (Right) 9.5 0.95 7.0
Rear swingarm pivot
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lock nut 100 10.0 72.5
Rear shock absorber mounting nut
(Upper and Lower)
50 5.0 36.0
Rear cushion lever/rod mounting nut 135 13.5 97.5
Rear axle nut 110 11.0 79.5
Rear caliper mounting bracket bolt/nut 60 6.0 43.5
Rear
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brake caliper mounting bolt 35 3.5 25.5
Rear
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brake caliper housing bolt 33 3.3 24.0
Final gear case mounting nut 40 4.0 29.0
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Suzuki VL1500K5 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	VL1500K5
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English