Swingarm bolt torque

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DGardner
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Swingarm bolt torque

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What is the swingarm bolt torque spec? I can't find it in the manual. Thanks DG
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What bike, some are different then others.
DGardner
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94 wombat.
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socalhodaka
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I have the official Hodaka Wombat manual and can't find any spec for that.
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On that model I usually give it around 40-50 lb.ft. It is a nylock nut so it shouldn't come loose. Also, you want it tight enough to take up any play in the swingarm bushings without crushing them. As noted above, I have never found an "Official" spec. I use the above amount (40-50 lb.ft.) as it is similar to other bikes I have that do list specs.
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I've been comfortable with "comfortably tight" - which is probably around 360 in-lbs or 30 ft-lbs. "Red-face, grunting tight" is not required or recommended.

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Thanks for all the replies....that helps. DG
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