Intake boot bolts - Torque spec

[Drost]

Hi everybody.

I own a 2006, GSX750F and is at the moment doing some repairs. I am about to change the O-rings on the intake boots (between engine and intake boot) due to suspected vacuum leak. I have a Haynes manual, but can't find the torque spec for those intake boot bolts. Does anyone know what spec is? I really like to do it properly and not under/over-tighten anything!

Thanks in advance!

[Maverick.Marq]

I don't think the service manual specifically states a torque spec for the boots, I know for a fact if you use a ratcheting wrench with a Philips head, you will without much effort, break your intake boot.

So I decided to go with as tight as possible with a regular screw driver, without over doing it.

[BreakneckMoto]

Hand tight and a quarter turn is my rule of thumb for bolts like that. If it's a philips just tighten it with a philips and you shouldn't be able to overtorque it.

[Drost]

Thanks for the suggestions. On my bike the bolts/screws are hex head cap screws, but I think I will use a screwdriver with a hex bit per your advice, and just carefully thighten it!

[Stumpy]

You want them tight, but not too tight. The older they get the easier it is to fracture them. Breakneck is right on it - hand tight and a quarter generally works great for anything that doesn't have a specified torque.

[rarva]

Old thread, but useful... Thanks!