cb77 rear axle torque setting

dgallagher · Post by **dgallagher** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:11 pm

New to the site, very happy to be a member.

Im working on a 68 superhawk, the manual I have calls for a the rear axle nut to be torqued to 142.32 ft lbs, that seams excessive, my cb 450 is 56 to 85 ft lbs. Can some one verifiy the torque spec for a 68 superhawk????

Thanks.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:51 am

Sounds a bit excessive. Are you sure both numbers are in the same units?

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dgallagher · Post by **dgallagher** » Fri Mar 21, 2014 8:42 am

I think so, it listed it as 142.32 ft lbs and 19 k, which would be correct. for now I just went with 85. Hoping someone here has a superhawk and can tell me what they use.

leonvjames · Post by **leonvjames** » Mon Mar 24, 2014 5:28 pm

Yes as tight as you can with the origional double ended wheel, nut spanner and then line up the split pin hole as best you can. Remember you might have to undo the nut on the side of the road (puncture) so don't overtighten. I have used the above procedure for nearly 50 years on my CB77 and never had a problem although the spanner has long gone.
Leon. 140.000 miles on my bike.