2001 Honda Foreman 450 ES Torque Specs

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General Maintenance
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Spark Plug 1 12 13
Clutch Adjusting Screw Lock Nut 1 8 16
Valve Adjuster Lock Nut 2 6 12
Timing Hole Cap 1 14 7
Engine Oil Drain Bolt 1 12 18
Engine Oil Filter Cover Flange Bolt 3 6 7
Fuel and Lube System
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Oil Pump Rotor Side Plate Screw 1 5 2.9
Relief Valve Cap 1 14 14
Carburetor Cover Screw 1 5 2.9
Starting Enrichment Valve Nut 1 14 1.8
Cylinder Head / Cylinder / Piston
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Cylinder Head Flange Cap Nut 3 10 29
Camshaft Bearing Retainer Bolt 1 8 20
Cam Sprocket Flange Dowel Bolt 2 7 14
Cam Chain Tensioner Lifter Sealing Screw 1 6 2.9
Cam Chain Tensioner Mounting Bolt 2 6 9
Rocker Arm Holder Flange Cap Nut 3 10 29
Rocker Arm Shaft Flange Bolt 1 6 5.1
Clutch / Gearcase Linkage
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Centrifugal Clutch Outer Lock Nut 1 20 87
Clutch Center Lock Nut 1 18 80
Gearshift Drum Stopper Arm Bolt 1 6 9
Gearshift A Arm Bolt 1 8 18
Gearshift Return Spring Pin 1 8 16
Clutch Spring Bolt 4 6 9
Drum Shifter and Guide Plate Bolt 1 6 9
Alternator / Starter Clutch
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Starter One-Way Clutch Bolt 6 8 22
Recoil Starter Driven Pulley Bolt 1 12 80
Ignition Pulse Generator Bolt 2 5 4.3
Alternator Stator Bolt 3 6 7
Frame / Body Panels / Exhaust System
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Muffler Band Bolt 2 8 17
Exhaust Pipe Protector Bolt 3 6 16
Heat Protector Bolt 2 6 16
Heat Guard Bolt 4 6 14
Step Bar Mounting Bolt 4 8 24
Cooling Fan Shroud Special Bolt 4 6 13
Fuel Tank Rear Bracket Bolt 4 6 13
Carrier Mounting Bolt 14 8 24
Fuel System
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Fuel Valve Mounting Bolt 2 6 6.5
Fuel Level Gauge Mounting Bolt 2 6 9
By-Starter Cap Special Bolt 1 14 1.6
Engine Removal / Installation
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Lower Engine Mounting Bolt (Left and Right) 2 10 40
Upper Engine Hanger Bolt (Frame Side) 1 10 40
Upper Engine Hanger Bracket Bolt 2 8 24
Lower Engine Hanger Bracket Bolt 2 8 24
Rear Driving Mechanism
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Final Gear Case Pinion Bearing Lock Nut 1 64 72
Final Gear Case Cover Bolt 2 10 36
Final Gear Case Cover Bolt (cont) 6 8 19
Pinion Joint Nut 1 16 80
Gear Case Drain Bolt 1 8 9
Gear Case Cover Oil Check Bolt 1 8 9
Gear Case Cover Oil Cap 1 30 9
Front Driving Mechanism
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Pinion Joint Nut 1 16 80
Differential Pinion Bearing Lock Nut 1 64 72
Differential Case Cover Bolt 2 10 36
Differential Case Cover Bolt 6 8 19
Differential Mounting Bolt 2 10 33
Differential Mounting Bolt 1 8 16
Differential Gear Case Drain Bolt 1 8 9
Differential Gear Case Cover Oil Cap 1 30 9
Differential Case Cap Torx Bolt 6 8 24
Differential Case UBS Bolt 6 8 36
Front Wheel / Suspension / Steering
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Handlebar Lower Holder Nut 2 10 29
Throttle Housing Cover Screw 3 4 2.5
Front Wheel Nut / Lugnut 8 10 47
Front Wheel Hub Nut 2 16 80-100
Shock Absorber Upper and Lower Mounting Nut 4 10 22
Upper and Lower Arm Pivot Nut 8 10 33
Knuckle Ball Joint Castle Nut 4 12 22
Tie-Rod Nut 4 12 40
Steering Shaft U-Nut 1 14 80
Steering Shaft Holder Bolt 2 8 24
Ball Joint Self Lock Nut 4 12 40
Damper Rod Lock Nut 2 10 27
Rear Wheel / Suspension
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Rear Wheel Nut / Lugnut 8 10 47
Rear Wheel Hub Nut 2 20 101
Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut 2 10 29
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt 1 10 33
Swingarm Pivot Bolt (right) 1 30 2.9
Swingarm Pivot Bolt (left) 1 30 83
Swingarm Right Pivot Lock Nut 1 30 83
Rear Axle Housing and Swingarm Nut 8 10 33
Damper Rod Lock Nut 2 10 27
Skid Plate Flange Bolt 3 8 24
Brake System
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Brake Hose Oil Bolt 4 10 25
Wheel Cylinder Bleed Valve 2 8 4
Front Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Screw 2 4 1.4
Front Brake Lever Pivot Bolt 1 6 0.7
Front Brake Lever Pivot Nut 1 6 4.4
Front Master Cylinder Holder Bolt 2 6 9
Front Brake Wheel Cylinder Bolt 4 6 5.8
Wheel Cylinder Nut 4 8 12
Front Brake Panel Bolt 8 8 22
Rear Brake Arm Pinch Bolt 1 8 14
Rear Brake Panel Drain Bolt 1 12 25
Wheel Cylinder Oil Pipe 4 10 12
Brake Hose 2-Way Joint 2 8 11
Breather Tube Clamp 2 8 24