Torque setting for water drain plug?

[Derek_Mac 1,404]

 I was wondering what the water drain plug should be torqued up to after changing the coolant.

  I can't find the relevant info in any of the available manuals so I was just going to torque it up to the same as the oil drain plug, any other views would be most welcome.

Edited November 17, 2015 by Derek_Mac

[embee 7,288]

Looking at the manual and the parts fiche, I'm assuming it's item 25 here http://www.bike-parts-honda.com/pieces-honda-detail-61062-61062-NC700XAC-2012-E_14-NC+700+X+ABS+35KW.html  . In which case it says it is an M6x12 bolt. Normal torque for an M6 with 2D engagement in aluminium would be 10Nm, but personally I do these by feel. Unless you have a 1/4" drive torque wrench with a range of 0-20Nm or similar, I wouldn't trust a larger torque wrench at these small values. For coolant drain, a drop of pipe thread sealant doesn't do any harm (NOT threadlock).

 

[Derek_Mac 1,404]

 Thanks Murray.

  Yes, it is 25 and I'll take your advice about using pipe thread sealant.