Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Stuck bolt

2016-10-04 Thread Jared Clifton
Pretty sure. I checked it on several different parts diagrams. And, the size seems about right, based upon the one I actually managed to remove. On Monday, October 3, 2016 at 4:41:50 AM UTC-7, Kurt Nolte wrote: > > 8x50 refers to the size. Find an M8x1.25 FLANGED bolt in a 50mm total > length

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Stuck bolt

2016-10-03 Thread Kurt Nolte
8x50 refers to the size. Find an M8x1.25 FLANGED bolt in a 50mm total length and you will be good. I suggest that you look into a stainless replacement and do both of them, since they aren't structural. Though... 50mm seems long, for an exhaust bolt. Are you certain the part number is correct? On

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Stuck bolt

2016-10-02 Thread Jared Clifton
I have tried just about everything, and I am finally going to give up and take it to my mechanic to see what magic he can do to it. It's starting to get dark and wet up here in Seattle, so I'm hoping he can get it out quicker than I have been able. Which raises a second question... Just in case

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Stuck bolt

2016-09-22 Thread James O'Gorman
Good idea to try and tighten the bolt just to break it free. The clamping force of the bolt isn't why this one is stuck - it is the corrosion between the threads. That is why heat works - it expands the bolt / threads just enough to overcome the corrosion. > On Sep 22, 2016, at 14:47, Lar Lar

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Stuck bolt

2016-09-22 Thread Jared Clifton
That's a good idea as well. You're probably right about the torque on the impact tool. It's just a little Milwaukee M18, so I think it probably has less than 200 ft/lbs. I think I could get this thing off with just the breaker bar, if I could find a socket that wouldn't slip on it. I was thinking

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Stuck bolt

2016-09-22 Thread Lar Lar
All good ideas to try so far. Have you tried using the impact wrench to tighten the bolt for just a few impacts, then try loosening it, maybe that will break the corrosion bond. Also do you know what the ft/lbs of your impact tool is? Mine is an electric one rated at 220 ft/lbs and it would

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Stuck bolt

2016-09-22 Thread jrhoyt0895
Although it might be too late for this problem, you might want to consider picking up a 3/8' adapter for your 1/2' breaker bar. On Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 1:15:37 PM UTC-4, Jared Clifton wrote: > > Drilling is going to be my last resort. And, at this point, I don't really > see any other

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Stuck bolt

2016-09-22 Thread James O'Gorman
Try to use impact while it is still hot. > On Sep 22, 2016, at 12:15, Jared Clifton wrote: > > Drilling is going to be my last resort. And, at this point, I don't really > see any other alternative. > > I used a 6-point socket. Actually, three different ones from different sets I > had, in ca

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Stuck bolt

2016-09-22 Thread Jared Clifton
Drilling is going to be my last resort. And, at this point, I don't really see any other alternative. I used a 6-point socket. Actually, three different ones from different sets I had, in case one was rounded. I also bought one of those Craftsman Bolt Extractor kits, which also refused to budge

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Stuck bolt

2016-09-22 Thread jrhoyt0895
Have you considered drilling through the bolt, like you would if you had a screw with a stripped head? Consistent with other advice, I think you did what I would have done, although I might have done it a tad differently: -I don't know if you used a 6-point socket or a 12-point socket, a 6-poin

[Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Stuck bolt

2016-09-21 Thread EGrider
My favorite trick is to put a notch in the side with a drill, dremel, etc. and then whack it with a cold chisel and hammer. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails