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cogsman
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« on: March 23, 2015, 05:09:35 PM » |
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Im trying to mount a lift adapter between the kickstand and the cross member.
For the life of me, I cannot get the kickstand mounting bolts to budge.
I'm new to all this. What's the best way to get them to turn? Breaker bar?
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gordonv
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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2015, 05:53:57 PM » |
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If it is the one you are talking about, it's a bi#$h to loosen.
I had mounted a center stand on my IS.
If it hasn't moved at all, I would start with some Liquid Wrench type product, and let it sit. The a breaker bar.
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sandy
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« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2015, 06:15:30 PM » |
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Remove the seat and strap it down to the lift. A 19 mm socket and a breaker bar should do it. The top of the bolt is a 17 mm.
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Dorkman
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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2015, 06:16:23 PM » |
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Suggest getting a breaker bar on it, and if that doesn't do it, extend the breaker bar by slipping a pipe over the handle. More leverage should do it . . . it's a bit awkward to bust loose. Also, you may have to trap either the nut or bolt with a box wrench if they spin without separating.
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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2015, 07:13:04 PM » |
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I used an inpact on the bottom and wrench on top mine to get the bolts lose to install the lift adapter
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« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2015, 05:45:34 AM » |
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I have never done one , but if you can get at it with a hammer , try to hit on it firmly , not violently. Tap or hit it many times and as suggested , use a rust penetrant. If no clear shot with a hammer , a heavy punch set on the bolt and hit the punch. I have used this method many times over the years.
da prez
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« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2015, 07:44:25 AM » |
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It goes without saying that when dealing with a difficult bolt or nut,
a six point socket or wrench should be utilized.
Naturally.
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« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2015, 07:44:15 AM » |
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I just installed a lift adapter and although it was difficult to get the two (2) kickstand bolts off, using Liquid Wrench and letting is soak in overnight did the trick. I reinstalled with anti-seize.
PLEASE reply back with how the installation went and specifically how your kick-stand position has changed in the up position, if at all. Because the lift adapter fits in between the kickstand and frame, mine did not go all the way up.
Thanks!
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Joe Hummer
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« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2015, 09:12:01 AM » |
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Just hoping everyone realized...those are locking nuts. There is an insert in them to keeps them on the threads. Beating on them...penetrating oils, etc...isn't necessary. It takes force to undo them. The last couple of times I have played with those bolts, I have used an impact wrench but the first time, I used a breaker bar. Just make sure you have a wrench on the bolt on top. It will spin once it is loose enough to do so and them you just turn and turn and turn and wonder why you can't get it off.
Joe
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cogsman
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« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2015, 10:04:52 AM » |
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So if they are "locking nuts" does that mean that once I remove them I need new nuts?
Man, that sounded terrible!
All joking aside, what's involved in replacing them once they're off? Can I reuse them?
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salty1
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« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2015, 10:35:07 AM » |
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No problem in reusing them.  |
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Joe Hummer
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« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2015, 10:35:19 AM » |
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I have re-used mine every time...and I have had them off...3 or 4 times...for different things. Every time I have had to go back to them, they have been tight.
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« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2015, 11:01:10 AM » |
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Cogsman, I had read a lot about the lift adapter installation before installing mine on a 2001 untouched Standard. The first thing I did was gather all of the tools that had been used by others. Impact included.
I got lucky. My nuts loosened with little effort using a socket, 6” extension, and standard ½” drive, 8” long ratchet. I did use an open end, box end, for back up, to loosen the nuts enough to slide the adapter into place.
Sometimes when we look at things upside down, we get disoriented. This might sound stupid, but, be certain that you are turning the nut in the right direction.
There have been warnings posted that over tightening the nuts can crush the cross member.
Good luck.
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« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2015, 11:03:06 AM » |
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Sometimes when we look at things upside down, we get disoriented. This might sound stupid
Sounds like me.
-Mike "but I'm not arguing..."
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cogsman
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« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2015, 11:43:57 AM » |
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Got it, and just to be on the uber-safe side, let's check:
If I am looking at the bolt from the bottom - so the cap is at the top and the nut is on the bottom...
I grab the nut and turn... COUNTERCLOCKWISE to loosen?
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wiggydotcom
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« Reply #15 on: March 25, 2015, 11:51:15 AM » |
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It goes without saying that when dealing with a difficult bolt or nut,
a six point socket or wrench should be utilized.
Naturally.
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+1. Same goes for the left rear recessed caliper stop bolt. |
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