2003 Honda Recon ES 250 Torque Specs


General Maintenance
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Spark Plug 1 12 13
Valve Adjusting Lock Nut 2 6 12
Valve Adjusting Hole Cap 2 30 14
Timing Hole Cap 1 14 7
Engine Oil Drain Bolt 1 12 18
Fuel and Lube System
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Pressure Relief Valve Cap 1 14 14
Carburetor Insulator Stud Bolt 2 6 7
Cylinder Head / Cylinder / Piston
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Cylinder Head Flange Cap Nut (97 - 2001) 2 8 22
Cylinder Head Flange Nut (After 2001) 4 8 22
Cam Chain Tensioner Pivot Bolt 1 6 9
Cylinder Head Stud Bolt 2 8 4.4
Rocker Arm Holder Flange Cap Nut (97 - 2001 2 8 22
Rocker Arm Holder Flange Bolt (97 - 2001 1 8 22
Rocker Arm Shaft Flange Bolt (97 - 2001 1 8 22
Push Rod End Piece 4 6 9
Clutch / Gearcase Linkage
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Clutch Spring Bolt 4 6 9
Centrifugal Clutch Lock Nut 1 18 65
Clutch Center Lock Nut 1 16 59
Gearshift Drum Stopper Arm Pivot Bolt 1 6 9
Gearshift Cam Plate Mounting Bolt 1 6 12
Gearshift Return Spring Pin 1 8 16
Gearshift A arm Bolt (97 - 2001) 1 8 18
Gearshift Spindle Retaining Bolt (After 2001) 1 6 9
Gearshift Pedal Mounting Bolt 1 6 13
Alternator / Starter Clutch
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Starter One-Way Clutch Socket Bolt 6 6 12
Recoil Pulley Flange Bolt 1 10 54
Ignition Pulse Generator Bolt 2 5 4.4
Electric Shift Program (TE model)
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Angle Sensor Bolt 2 5 4.4
Reverse Shift Switch 1 10 9
Frame / Body Panels / Exhaust System
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Step Bar Mounting Bolt (NOT After 01 TE model) 4 8 24
Footpeg Bracket Bolt (After 01 TE model) 8 8 24
Muffler Band Bolt 1 8 17
Exhaust Pipe Protector Bolt 3 6 16
Maintenance
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Final Gear Case Oil Filler Cap 1 30 9
Final Gear Case Oil Drain Bolt 1 8 9
Final Gear Case Oil Check Bolt 1 8 9
Tie-Rod Lock Nut 4 12 40
Engine Removal / Installation
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Lower Engine Mounting Nut (Left and Right) 2 10 40
Cylinder Head Cover Mounting Bolt 1 8 24
Rear Driving Mechanism
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Pinion Joint Nut 1 64 72
Gear Case Cover Bolt 2 10 36
Gear Case Cover Bolt (cont) 6 8 18
Gear Case Mounting Bolt 8 10 40
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 Wheel / Suspension / Steering
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Handlebar Lower Holder Nut 2 10 29
Throttle Housing Cover Screw 2 4 2.5
Front Wheel Nut / Lugnut 8 10 47
Front Wheel Hub Nut 2 16 58
Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut 2 10 22
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nut (97) 2 10 40
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nut (After 97) 2 10 36
Upper and Lower Arm Pivot Nut 8 10 22
Upper and Lower Knuckle Ball Joint Nut 4 12 21
Tie-Rod Lock Nut 4 12 40
Tie-Rod Ball Joint Self Lock Nut 4 12 40
Steering Shaft End Nut 1 14 80
Steering Shaft Holder Bolt 2 8 24
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
Rear Axle Lock Nut 1 32 93
Rear Axle Nut 1 32 29
Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut 2 10 33
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt 2 10 40
Swingarm Pivot Bolt (right) 1 30 83
Swingarm Pivot Bolt (left) 1 30 2.9
Swingarm Left Pivot Lock Nut 1 30 83
Skid Plate Flange Bolt 3 8 24
Brake System
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Brake Hose Oil Bolt 3 10 25
Wheel Cylinder Bleed Valve 2 8 4
Front Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Screw 2 4 1.5
Front Brake Lever Pivot Bolt 1 6 4.4
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
Front Brake Adjuster Mounting Bolt 4 8 5.5
Front Brake Panel Bolt 8 8 22
Rear Brake Arm Pinch Bolt 1 6 13
Rear Brake Panel Drain Bolt 1 8 9
Brake Pipe 4 10 12
Brake Hose Clamp Bolt (upper arm) 4 6 9
Brake Hose Clamp Bolt (knuckle) 2 8 22