XR650L Bolt Torque Specs

The following is a helpful reference for torque values associated with critical bolted assemblies on the Honda XR650L.

Engine

Item	Thread Diameter mm	Torque N-m (Ft-lb)
Lubrication System
​ Crankcase Drain Plug	12	25 (18)
Oil Filter Cover Bolt	6	12 (9)
Down Tube Drain Plug	12	25 (18)
Oil Strainer Nut	27	55 (40)
Oil Outlet Pipe Flare Nut	16	40 (29)
Oil Outlet Joint Hose Flare Nut	18	40 (29)
​ Oil Inlet Hose Flare Nut	14	40 (29)
Cylinder head/Cylinder/Piston
Spark Plug	12	17 (12)
Cylinder head Cover Bolts
8mm (12mm Hex)	8	23 (17)
​ 6mm Large Head (10mm Hex)	6	12 (9)
6mm Small Head (8mm Hex)	6	10 (7)
Rocker Arm Shaft	14	27 (20)
Sub-Rocker Arm Shaft
Intake	14	27 (20)
​ Exhaust	12	23 (17)
​ Valve Adjusting Screw Lock Nut	8	25 (18)
Cam Sprocket Bolt	7	20 (14)
Cylinder Head Bolt	9	36 (26)
Oil Pass Pipe Stay Bolt	8	18 (13)
Cylinder Bolt	10	50 (36)
Clutch/Gearshift Linkage
Right Crankcase Cover Bolt/Nut	6	12 (9)
Clutch Lock Nut	18	120 (87)
​ Primary Drive Gear Nut	18	110 (80)
Gearshift Cam Bolt	6	12 (9)
Stopper Arm Bolt	8	25 (18)
​ Gearshift Petal Pinch Bolt	6	12 (9)

​Crankcase/Crankshaft/Transmission
Neutral Switch		12 (9)
​ Crankcase Bolt	6	12 (9)
Center Shift Fork Bolt	7	15 (11)
Mainshaft Ball Bearing Stopper Plate	8	25 (18)
​Alternator
Left Crankcase Cover Bolt	6	12 (9)
Flywheel Bolt	12	125 (90)
Starter Clutch
Starter One-Way Clutch Torx Bolt	8	30 (22)
Starter Gear Cover	6	12 (9)

Frame

Frame/Body Panels
Side Stand Pivot
Bolt	10	10 (7)
Nut	10	40 (29)
Footpeg Bracket (Right)
Bolt	10	65 (47)
​ Nut	10	65 (47)
Exhaust System
Muffler Band Bolt	8	20 (14)
Muffler Mounting Bolt
​ Front	8	35 (25)
​ Rear	8	35 (25)
Exhaust Pipe Joint Nut	8	17 (12)
Exhaust Pipe Protector Bolt	6	18 (13)
Fuel Tank
​ Fuel Valve Lock Nut	18	27 (20)
Engine Mounting
​ Engine Hanger Bracket
​ 8mm	8	27 (20)
10mm	10	50 (36)
Steering
By-Starter Lever Pivot Bolt	6	9 (6)
Handlebar Upper Holder Bolt	8	27 (20)
​ Steering Stem Nut	24	118 (85)
​ Steering Bearing Adjustment Nut	26	1.0 (0.7)
Fork Top Bridge	8	28 (20)
​ Fork Bottom Bridge	8	33 (24)
Fork Bottom Bolt	14	35 (25)
Fork Cap Bolt	39	23 (17)
Fork Damper Lock Nut	10	20 (14)
​ Fork Bottom Piece Retainer	22	4.5 (3.3)

​Wheels
Front Axle	16	87 (63)
Front Axle Holder Nut	6	12 (9)
Rear Axle Nut	16	90 (65)
Driven Sprocket Mounting Nut	10	64 (46)
Front Hub Cover	4	1.5 (1.1)
Rear Suspension
Swingarm Pivot Nut	10	90 (65)
Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt
Upper	10	45 (33)
Lower	10	35 (25)
Shock Absorber Spring Adjuster Lock Nut	56	90 (65)
Shock Arm Bolt: Swingarm Side	12	70 (51)
​ Shock Link
Frame Side	10	55 (40)
Shock Arm Side	10	45 (33)
Brakes
Front Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolt	8	31 (22)