Rear Shock Bolt Head Snapped

[Capo]

Thanks, guys. The shock doesn't block it as there is a bushing. It broke off flush, so I'll need to go with the easy out method. I already received the replacement from Bike Bandit, so I'll give it w whorl this weekend.


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[Ulvetanna_imp]

Any of y'all use a torque wrench? I think the bolts are of good quality, it's the 90 pounds of torque that did it.

[Lord Popgun]

Torque value for the top shock bolt is 6.6 ft. lbs. Bottom bolt is 19 ft. lbs.

[Capo]

Any of y'all use a torque wrench? I think the bolts are of good quality, it's the 90 pounds of torque that did it.

The top bolt is a joke, it's of ornamental quality. It's almost decorative, as the shock sits on the post rather tight.

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Any of y'all use a torque wrench? I think the bolts are of good quality, it's the 90 pounds of torque that did it.

The top bolt is a joke, it's of ornamental quality. It's almost decorative, as the shock sits on the post rather tight.

The top bolt is a joke, it's of ornamental quality. It's almost decorative, as the shock sits on the post rather tight. It's chrome, for sure, but I'm sure it's of good if not excellent quality. The problem is the torque specification is very low. It can take that no problem. The large chromed flat washer holds the shock in place. Doesn't need to be any tighter than that.

I just whipped out my service manual, as popgun said, the specs are 9 nm, 6.6 lbs/ft for the top bolt, and 26 nm (19 lbs/ft) for the bottom.

I pulled all four out and torqued them, with blue Loctite. Didn't really torque the one on the muffler side but used a box-end wrench to get it close.

When in doubt, call over the nearest 3-year-old to tighten the top bolts.

[Capo]

Fixed! Thanks for the EasyOut recommendation, bought the generic Ace Hardware version, and was able to extract and replace.


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[0011bc_imp]

Remove the shock and take the remaining part of the bolt out? If only the head broke off you should be able to grab what's left of the bolt with the shock out of the way.... No?

Sent from me......

+1, vise grips should do it.

+1, vise grips should do it.
and after this go buy a torque wrench.

Honda is notorious for torque spec.

[Capo]

I have one, just never thought to use it on such a small bolt. Lesson learned!