Manifold Studs

[Jesh]

Anybody ever have to replace the studs that hold the exhaust pipes to the manifold. Where can I find these? I would like to replace them all & the acorn nuts.

[Flat6Valk]

I think I would search HDL.  Sometimes not too quick on delivery, but they always get parts to you.

[Jesh]

Thanks. Tried that, saw the nuts, not the studs. Will keep looking.

[Chrisj CMA]

You just have to look at the fishe........nuber 17 on this page
http://www.hdlparts.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=148002&category=MOTORCYCLES&make=HONDA&year=1997&fveh=3465

[Ricky-D]

The studs are reasonably priced but the nuts are prohibitive.

I just stack common nuts on top of each other to protect the exposed part of the stud.

That's all the expensive nuts do. Protect the exposed ends of the studs.

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[R J]

This old fart has a stupid question for ya.

If they aren't broke, why do ya want to muck with them.

[hubcapsc]

That's all the expensive nuts do. Protect the exposed ends of the studs.

They look good, too... 

RE: RJ's question, I bet the OP is replacing because his have gotten gnarly looking...

I've had a few of my studs out, I once considered replacing them all and
putting anti-seize up in there with the new ones, but if some of them were to break
off, it might turn out to have been a can of worms  that was best left unopened...

-Mike

[John Schmidt]

That's all the expensive nuts do. Protect the exposed ends of the studs.

They look good, too... 

RE: RJ's question, I bet the OP is replacing because his have gotten gnarly looking...

....it might turn out to have been a can of worms  that was best left unopened...
-Mike

I couldn't agree more. The way that usually works is you'll get 8-9 of them out with no trouble, the rest will test your religion...if you can get them out at all. If you want an acorn nut to replace the OEM, take an old one with you to Ace Hardware or other well stocked place and get some SS replacements. And, be sure to use some anti-seize with them. Other than repairing or replacing the the exhaust, there's hardly ever a need to remove it....including rear end service.

[Ricky-D]

I agree, and the only time you can see them is when the bike falls over and who want's that?

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[tmfp]

I agree, and the only time you can see them is when the bike falls over and who want's that?

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Yeah, but wouldn't it make a bad day worse....there you are, lying in the gutter next to your Valk and you hear someone say "Have you seen the state of his exhaust nuts?"

 

[Jesh]

Thanks, I appreciate the humor and the advice. Some studs are corroded and I already snapped one. Figured I might as well replace them all.

[BamaDrifter64]

What's the easiest way to get a broken one out?  My new to me bike has one broken off with aboot 1/2" showing when you take the pipes off.

Dave

[R J]

What's the easiest way to get a broken one out?  My new to me bike has one broken off with aboot 1/2" showing when you take the pipes off.

Dave

If there is enough to get 2 nuts on the stud locked together, by that I mean you put one on securely, then put another nut up against it and tighten each other to the other,    I know, it sounds complicated as hell, but just do a double nut lock and then using the top nut bring the stud right out.

If not enough room get 2 nuts on, a good set of vise grips will work it out, just be patient.  If you do replace any, put anti-seize on the new stud before installation.   If ya only have 1 or 2 broken, just replace those.   Only person who will see the old studs, will be someone standing on their head looking at the exhaust plate.

[R J]

PS:    I broke one off and got a wild hair up my butt to replace all of them.   In the process, I busted 2 more.   They were a bitch to get out.  I sounded like a Drunken Navy sailor gettin those out. I added anti-seize dope to the new ones I really needed and put him back together.   6 months later I changed the exhaust to Viking pipes and they have never been off again.

[deadwood]

I had this problem alot when I used to work on airplane engines. The thing that worked best was to lightly tack weld a nut on to the broken end of the stud and then back it out with a wrench.

What's the easiest way to get a broken one out?  My new to me bike has one broken off with aboot 1/2" showing when you take the pipes off.

Dave

[da prez]

  Good advice, but before you do , tap on them with a hammer (do not beat on them) and WD40 do not get in a hurry. Listen to the tapping, it might change pitch a little. the tapping will help losen the stud  and make it easier. If it broke off, it is not likely to come right out. Loosen and tighten ,especially if  it stops when you are backing it out. Sears sells a good set of stud extracters, socket type that work very well.
                                                    da prez

[Ghost Rider 2]

  I have 2 (1 on each side) that are broken. Have been that way since I bought the bike I guess.  No exhaust leak. I have wondered if I should tear apart and replace.  But I keep thinking if I pull nuts off I may end up with 3 or 4 broken. 
  With no exhaust leak  should I repair or leave alone?

[Ricky-D]

If you break off the small part of the stud and the left over part is inside the expensive acorn nut, well now you have a double calamity.

Those nut want to jam up breaking tight too.

You'll see what I mean when you start to remove them.

And it would be a good thing to have some spares on hand just in case!

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[salty1]

Is item 17 (stud) what your looking for (see below).

http://www.hondapartsline.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=148065&category=MOTORCYCLES&make=HONDA&year=1998&fveh=3466