Lifan 200cc engines - Page 3

GeneralTso · 10-26-2016, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudflap

I torque the exhaust nuts to 15 ft lb, going by the Honda factory CG125 service manual. Also it's important to install the exhaust system in the right order. Install header first, snug exhaust nuts finger tight to make sure the flange is seated squarely on the gasket. Then install the rest of the system loosly, torque the exhaust nuts, then tighten the rest of the exhaust mounting bolts.

Yes I know but maybe I didn't pay attention, I'm going to redo it this weekend. Thankso guys...

Azhule · 10-27-2016, 09:06 AM

I think I only torqued mine header nuts to 12ft lbs... I too was afraid to break something off going over that

... might get brave one of these days and get closer to the Honda torque specs

Weldangrind · 10-27-2016, 12:11 PM

A little red Loctite does a good job of keeping the nuts secure. If you have enough stud protruding after tightening the nuts, you can always double-nut.

GeneralTso · 10-31-2016, 11:48 PM

So busted out the torque wrench tonight and hit those two header bolts. Set it for 15lbs and it took 3 to 4 good turns to get them where they needed to be. Will fire it up tomorrow and see if it helped at all.

Thanks guys

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Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	I think I only torqued mine header nuts to 12ft lbs... I too was afraid to break something off going over that ... might get brave one of these days and get closer to the Honda torque specs __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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10-27-2016, 12:11 PM	#33
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	A little red Loctite does a good job of keeping the nuts secure. If you have enough stud protruding after tightening the nuts, you can always double-nut. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-31-2016, 11:48 PM	#34
GeneralTso Join Date: May 2016 Location: Middle TN Posts: 312	So busted out the torque wrench tonight and hit those two header bolts. Set it for 15lbs and it took 3 to 4 good turns to get them where they needed to be. Will fire it up tomorrow and see if it helped at all. Thanks guys __________________ 2005 Kazuma Cheetah 200 (Swamp Thing)
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