2016 Honda Recon 250 ES Torque Specs


General Maintenance
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Spark Plug 1 12 16
Valve Adjusting Lock Nut 2 6 13
Valve Adjusting Hole Cap 2 30 15
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 Nut 4 8 22
Cam Chain Tensioner Pivot Bolt 1 6 9
Exhaust Pipe Stud Bolt 2 8 4.4
Cylinder Stud Bolt 4 8 9
Push Rod End Piece 4 6 10
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 58
Gearshift Drum Stopper Arm Pivot Bolt 1 6 9
Gearshift Cam Plate Bolt 1 6 12
Gearshift Return Spring Pin 1 8 16
Gearshift Arm Retaining Bolt 1 6 9
Alternator / Starter Clutch
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Starter One-Way Clutch Bolt 6 6 12
Recoil Starter Driven Pulley Bolt 1 10 55
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 10
Frame / Body Panels / Exhaust System
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Front Carry Pipe Bolt 4 8 27
Front Carrier Bolt 2 8 27
Rear Carrier Bolt 6 8 27
Center Mudguard Bracket Nut 4 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
Upper Engine Mounting Bolt 1 8 24
Frame Cross-member Bolt 2 8 27
Rear Driving Mechanism
Item QTY Thread Dia. (mm) Torque (lb-ft)
Final Gear Pinion Bearing Lock Nut 1 64 72
Final Gear Case Cover Bolt 2 10 36
Final Gear Case Cover Bolt (cont) 6 8 18
Final Gear Case Mounting Bolt 8 10 40
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 18 58
Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut 2 10 22
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nut 2 10 36
Upper and Lower Arm Pivot Nut 8 10 22
Upper and Lower Arm Ball Joint Nut 4 12 21
Brake Hose Clamp Bolt (upper arm) 4 6 9
Brake Hose Clamp Bolt (knuckle) 2 8 21
Tie-Rod Stud Joint 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
Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut 1 10 32
Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt 1 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
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 5.5
Front Brake Adjuster Mounting Bolt 4 8 5.5
Front Brake Panel Bolt 8 8 21
Rear Brake Arm Pinch Bolt 1 6 9
Rear Brake Panel Drain Bolt 1 8 9
Rear Wheel Hub Nut 2 20 101
Rear Axle Lock Nut 1 32 93
Rear Axle Nut 1 32 29
Brake Oil Pipe Joint Nut 2 10 40
Skid Plate Bolt 3 3 24