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Engine guards install help - holy666diver_imp - 09-25-2014
I got the Honda genuine engine guards for my 2014. I went to install today and got the engine bolts loose and nut off but I could get the bolt to come out! Felt like it was stuck. Anyone have this problem? Do you need to force it out or something about to have the dealer do it.
RE: Engine guards install help - ride4now_imp - 09-25-2014
I was able to do the right side, but could not get the bolt loose on the left one. I took it to the dealer; they did it in less than 10 min and charged me their minimum charge which I think was $20.00. Worth it to me!
RE: Engine guards install help - 808_rider_imp - 09-25-2014
For me, I recall I got the nut off but the bolt was still stuck. I just kept turning the bolt and it eventually came out.
RE: Engine guards install help - holy666diver_imp - 09-25-2014
I just don't want to damage the bolt. It's probably the weight of the engine
RE: Engine guards install help - dlhmatt_imp - 09-25-2014
Use a jack and a block of wood to lightly lift the engine to take the pressure off your engine mount bolts?
RE: Engine guards install help - holy666diver_imp - 09-26-2014
Wonder it I should tap the end of a bolt with a hammer. i just worry I won't be able to get it back in!!
RE: Engine guards install help - Gumby 1100_imp - 09-26-2014
(09-26-2014, 01:01 AM)holy666diver_imp Wrote: Wonder it I should tap the end of a bolt with a hammer. i just worry I won't be able to get it back in!!
If you loosened the bolts on both sides of the engine, it may have dropped slightly binding the bolts.
If you just do one side at a time, snugging the bolts for the new guard on one side, the engine should not drop enough to bind the bolts on the other side. Then even if you need to tap a bolt (use a rubber mallet if possible) to remove it from the other side, you should still be able to get it back in without damaging the threads.
RE: Engine guards install help - holy666diver_imp - 09-26-2014
I was doing it one side and a time. Well the dealer would charge $40 to do it. I mean it will only take 10 mins to do Uggghhh think I may try the mallet
RE: Engine guards install help - ride4now_imp - 09-26-2014
Be carefull...if you can't get that bolt back in, you won't be able to ride it. I'd spend the $40...peace of mind.
Holy666diver...are you sure you're trying to remove the correct bolt?
Here's a shot of the Honda guard on my bike...it doesn't seem to be the engine mount at all.
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RE: Engine guards install help - Randy B - 09-26-2014
Both of those bolts attach to the engine mount.