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The MAIN torque settings from the GS manual are:
| GS Tightening torques: | (Thanks to Adam #1001 & Gerry #951) | ||
| Engine oil drain plug | 40 | Nm | |
| Engine water drain plug | 10 | Nm | |
| Oil tank drain plug | 21 | Nm | |
| Oil filter cap | 10 | Nm | |
| Valve cap | 10 | Nm | |
| Camshaft bracket | 10 | Nm | |
| Spark plug | 20 | Nm | |
| Telescopic fork oil drain plug | 6 | Nm | |
| Round nut, steering bearing | 25 | Nm | |
| Steering bearing locking tube | 65 | Nm | |
| Flanged nut on locking tube | 65 | Nm | |
| Fork stabilizer clamping screws | 21 | Nm | |
| Front quick-release axle | 45 | Nm | Note the 10/99 GS Manual on CD-ROM says 80Nm for the Front quick-release axle. This is WRONG. |
| Clamping screws for front quick-release axle | 21 | Nm | See the Front Wheel Removal FAQ. The 02/00 corrects the Front quick-release axle value to 45Nm. |
| Rear quick-release axle | 100 | Nm | |
| Brake caliper at fork slider tube | 41 | Nm | |
| Swinging arm bearings | 100 | Nm | |
| Deflection lever/frame | 50 | Nm | |
| Deflection lever/spring strut | 47 | Nm | |
| Deflection lever/tension strut | 71 | Nm | |
| Swinging fork/tension strut | 41 | Nm | |
| Cylinder head collar nuts | 60 | Nm | |
| Cylinder head collar screws | 33 | Nm | |
| Machine screws (chaincase) | 10 | Nm | |
| Camshaft mount | 10 | Nm | |
| Chain sprockets to camshaft | 60 | Nm | (threads oiled) |
| Chainguide to camshaft mount | 10 | Nm | (clean thread + LocTite 243) |
| Cylinder head cover | 10 | Nm | |
| Machine screw (hole for locating pin) 25Nm | 25 | Nm | |
| Cylinder head to frame 41Nm | 41 | Nm | |
| Cylinder head to frame adjusting sleeve | - | (zero play, max .5) | |
| Cylinder head to frame, locknut | 100 | Nm |
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