10-01-2018, 12:22 PM
(10-01-2018, 10:51 AM)Townie_imp Wrote:(09-30-2018, 01:55 PM)pekingduck_imp Wrote:(09-30-2018, 12:47 PM)egleaves_imp Wrote: I just ran up against the same wall yesterday. I bought frame sliders from another forum member, went to install them and discovered that those bolts are really on there tight! I didn’t feel like digging out my breaker bar at the moment, but I’ll do it tomorrow with confidence that it’s the right tool for the job.
I guess what I mean to say is you won’t regret owning a breaking bar if you want to spend more time wrenching. It’s practically required equipment and they’re worth their weight in gold when you need one. Consider it an investment.
The front engine mount bolts were very tight when I took them off my bike, partly due to the constant heat cycles that turn any condensation into a chalky white residue.
The 4 nuts are partly obscured by the header, but I was able to put a box end wrench in place and hit it sharply with a plastic mallet, easily breaking the nuts loose with a loud creak.
Trying to turn the bolt head is the wrong way - too much energy lost on the twisting bolt. Always turn the nut, not the bolt.
I figured the chalky white stuff was some dried up grease. Does the condensation react with the steel bolt & heat cycles to create this chalky stuff?
I figured the chalky white stuff was some dried up grease. Does the condensation react with the steel bolt & heat cycles to create this chalky stuff? I'm not really sure of the actual chemical reaction, but only seem to see this on engine bolts and engine frame bolts. On occasion, have pulled bolts and seen the condensation moisture.