Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club

Chapter Boards => Florida Chapter => Topic started by: Bronxboy on May 10, 2017, 11:52:16 AM



Title: New Ass End.
Post by: Bronxboy on May 10, 2017, 11:52:16 AM
Well I finally got around to replacing the complete final drive I bought off a member on the VRCC board. He triked out his bike at 20K miles so the parts were like new.

I replaced the pumpkin, drive shaft, universal joint & New Boot, Flange, wheel dampners, all new O rings, greased and lubed and ready for Colorado.

I had one hiccup and it was a royal bitch. The rear caliper stop bolt decided to weld itself into the swing arm  >:( I could not back it out for the life of me. I tried heat and banging and spraying break free and letting it set for awhile.

I finally decided that I was going to cut the bolt off. I had already exhausted all ways to remove it, without going to my stash of TNT  ;D

Had no clue that this bolt was a case hardened steal bolt, only had a small amount of thread that screwed into the swing arm and no threads on the end that goes into the caliper mount. So I said I will just grab the sawzall and make quick time of this, get the wheel off and then worry about backing out the bolt, at least I will have room to work.

Long story short, after going thru 12 sawzall metal blades it finally cut thru  :o Now I was clear to back the bolt out. I knew that I was going to need a new one so I ordered one from Partzilla, and I paid next day and still waiting on it.

The bolt from hell did not want to budge, so I heated up a 13mm red hot and Hammered it on to the stripped out 14mm bolt. I let it cool for awhile so the socket would shrink down around it. Then I re heated the back side of the bolt where I sawed it off, and beat the living crap out of it with a punch and small sledge.

Went to the 1/2 inch drive ratchet and finally she broke loose? I have No Freaking idea why this happened, I have all these parts off the bike every 10K miles, which comes pretty quick the way I ride? No Clue, so just waiting on that new bolt which will get anti seize instead of just grease, and I will get to see how tight her ass is now  :D


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: Flrider on May 10, 2017, 02:37:34 PM
WOW!!!

Sounds like it would have all been straight forward except for that stubborn bolt.

Glad you got it all taken cared off, you are not even going to have down time  :cooldude:

BTW how is the fire thing?


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: Bronxboy on May 10, 2017, 04:19:10 PM
All under control, woke up to very little smoke today, It is all contained.  :cooldude:


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: Grumpy on May 10, 2017, 04:57:28 PM
Never seize is your friend on that bolt, I have encountered a few of those.


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: Bronxboy on May 10, 2017, 05:26:03 PM
Never seize is your friend on that bolt, I have encountered a few of those.


I am sure if anyone knows what I am talking about, it's u  ;D The bolt I got from Partzilla actually already had green lock tight on it already? I put anti seize on all of the bolts that were put back.


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: ridingron on May 10, 2017, 06:17:30 PM
I was going to tell you that as I was reading the responses. Honda says to replace it every time you take it apart (on a ST1100).  I have many miles, brake pads and tires and have yet to replace one.

A 50/50 mix of acetone and ATF is suppose to be good for rusty bolts. Probably a bit tough to get it to hang in there and do something for that application.


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: Pappy! on May 10, 2017, 07:34:34 PM
Wrench party! Bronxboy's house! Bring your phat gurls and whatever issues Bronx needs to fix!


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: Grumpy on May 10, 2017, 09:02:31 PM
Best stuff I have found is Kano AeroKroil Penetrating Oil Aerosol. This stuff works, when you are rebuilding 60 plus year old outboards it soaks in and breaks through the rust and corrosion.


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: BCoy on May 11, 2017, 03:06:14 AM
Bill,
Where do you get your supply of this stuff?  I have a few projects coming up for my Jeep, and I have a feeling WD40 isn't going to be good enough for some of the bolts I will be removing.
Hope all is well.
Bill


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: Bronxboy on May 11, 2017, 05:04:40 AM
Best stuff I have found is Kano AeroKroil Penetrating Oil Aerosol. This stuff works, when you are rebuilding 60 plus year old outboards it soaks in and breaks through the rust and corrosion.

Sounds good, I will do a search on it, and get some to the house.


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: Bronxboy on May 11, 2017, 05:12:08 AM
Wrench party! Bronxboy's house! Bring your phat gurls and whatever issues Bronx needs to fix!


I have done work on these bikes for awhile now. I was never more frustrated over something so simple in all the wrenching I have done on these Bikes.

I also need to get a table lift, I am done sitting on the floor wrenching this Phat Gurl !!  :crazy2:


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: Grumpy on May 11, 2017, 05:20:21 AM
Bill,
Where do you get your supply of this stuff?  I have a few projects coming up for my Jeep, and I have a feeling WD40 isn't going to be good enough for some of the bolts I will be removing.
Hope all is well.
Bill
Amazon stocks it.


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: Pappy! on May 11, 2017, 07:07:52 PM
Damn, Bronxy! That was wayyyy too easy!


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: Bronxboy on May 13, 2017, 08:53:25 AM
Took her out for a short ride today to meet up with Hot Rod Jerry. Bike is tight as a frogs ass  ;D
I was able to tell instantly, no noises or play on acceleration, just smooth and quite.  :cooldude:


Title: Re: New Ass End.
Post by: _Sheffjs_ on May 13, 2017, 10:17:07 AM
Yea one more burn out and you would have been in neutral.

And with all the new stainless steel braided lines on the 98, I barely pull the clutch lever!!!  Wow are they nice, brakes are more responsive as well.   Actually got some solo riding in yesterday and this morning!! Windy but nice all in all.   

Getting antsy to see that project big blue rig deal that is getting aped!   Easy Rider!