Hi, Just a quick question re the swingarm bolt. Is there a particular torque setting this should be done to or just tight as you can get it sort of thing?
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Swing arm bolt query - GT750J
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Re: Swing arm bolt query - GT750J
Many thanks for that helpful bit of info. All good over here - now that the sun has come out (been raining and flooding around the city!). So ... did you head to the zoo and have a chat with Wills and Kate?? 

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Re: Swing arm bolt query - GT750J
Some early swing arm bolts were not threaded enough and gave a false torque setting. Make sure the washer covers the first few threads off the frame by the nut side. If it doesn't, add a washer under the bolt head on the other side. I actually prefer to have a washer under the bolt head anyways.
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Re: Swing arm bolt query - GT750J
Good tip re the bolt and washers. I'll ease the nut off and check where things are at. Ta
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