sub-frame bolt sheared

[boulder_adv_rider]

I locktited my stock ones and these as well and always made sure they were snug. I'm still running the lower stock bolts with no problem. Short of attempting Snake River Canyon, I'm tough on this bike: bumps, jumps and big humps (lots of gear) it's seen combat. I think 12.9 10mm upper bolts would improve things, but I'm not going to fuss until another one breaks. I just hope I meet some cool people if/when it does...ha ha. I will keep the group posted. Otherwise, cover me, I'm going back in... Brian

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Bass Jay" wrote: > > > On my previous KLR I installed an aftermarket set of blue bolts that I bought at a local tech day. My front left one broke and I ended up breaking my subframe. I decided not to change the stock ones. I just locktited them and check them on occasion > > I'm curious to see how this upgrade works for you. Please let us know. Good luck. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com on behalf of traderpro2003 > Sent: Sat 8/16/2008 5:38 PM > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Sub-frame bolt sheared > > Finally broke the 10.8 left side. Noticed it on general inspection. > I'm always loaded down (2-up) and riding hard, so it's about time! I > drilled it out with an 11/32 cobalt bit and removed it with a super- out > without any damage to threads. > > I'm seriously considering doing the upgrade to one 10mm 10.8 grade > bolt. Any cons with this mod? I have an 8mm bolt now and am tempted > to simply use it. Anyone know the specs for the upgraded bolt? Fred > carry it? I'd like to avoid threads at the shear points if I upgrade > to 10mm. Thanks. >

[Michael Martin]

Hi all, Here's how I mounted a cheap top box to my A19 for around-town use: http://home.insightbb.com/~klr650/Top%20Box/index.html It is fine for around town, but too delicate for rough going. I realize I'm not the first to use this box on a KLR. Mike Martin, Louisville, KY