broken footpeg bolts!

[Jeff Saline]

On Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:41:14 -0000 "terranova22" writes:

> About a year ago, i bought a centerstand from Arrowhead Motorsports. > It came with longer bolts (2 for each footpeg) that replace the > ones that attach the footpegs to the frame. I assumed that they > would be stronger, since they are now supporting the entire bike on > the C-stand as well as the rider on the pegs. > A while ago, I noticed that the left footpeg was a little loose. I > just went to snug it up, and after hearing a little bit of clicking, > the bolt snapped. Then i tried to tighten the other one and it also > snapped! Did i do something wrong, or were the bolts not strong > enough to do the job as intended? (I used a small 3/8 ratchet with > a 2" extension, and wasn't really cranking on it). > So now i need to drill out the remainder of the bolt thats stuck in > the thread of the bracket. Any advice on how to do this? Should i > try to get stronger bolts, or just give up on the centerstand > altogether?

<><><><><><><> <><><><><><><> terranova22, Not an uncommon issue. I changed to M10 bolts on mine a few years ago and haven't had an issue since. If you can get the footpeg off is there enough stub available to grab with a vise-grip? If not if you can remove the other side maybe you could knock the centerstand off frame from the other side first and then slip the centerstand off the broken bolt remains. If you can't get the centerstand off, and they are normally a tight fit, I suppose you'll have to either weld a nut to the broken stub and back it off or drill them out. My suggestion if you go for drilling is to make darn sure you are smack dab in the center of each stub and use a left handed drill bit. I had no problem tapping the frame nuts to M10 but some folks have had issues with the material and larger size. My suggestion when you find footpeg bolts loose is remove and examine. Only reinstall if they show no wear or defects after a visible inspection. I'm betting yours were fractured from using them while loose. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Digital Photography - Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTDvmTMPBLrN405QZRCJUEvMfXTv5SxdWgRhhIqVlyNQt85TLC9GPu/

[Charlie Y]

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