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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 03:01 PM
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I'm goofing around as usual, trying to install new vance & hines exhaust pipes and then I accidentally drop a bolt inside the gap between the engine and the belt drive..
This area right here:
http://i9.aijaa.com/b/00548/13623415.jpg

Is there any trick to getting the bolt out of there? I'm new with bikes and I got no idea.
 
Old Dec 13, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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Can you fit a magnetic grabber down there? Something like this:http://www.sears.com/craftsman-magne...p-00946946000P There are more slender ones to be found, some that are flexible - just a thought.
 
Old Dec 13, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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One of those small flexible telescoping magnets and a mirror so you see what your doing , you're not the first trust me
 
Old Dec 13, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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Or a three fingered pickup tool for reaching stuff just like you explained and we have all dropped.
 
Old Dec 13, 2014 | 03:36 PM
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Try using a air hose from a compressor to blow it out, that has worked for me in the past.
 
Old Dec 13, 2014 | 03:40 PM
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I'd just pick the bike up, flip it upside down and shake. Magnets are for pussies.
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Chester
I'd just pick the bike up, flip it upside down and shake. Magnets are for pussies.
That right there is the proper way. Perfect
 

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Kind of funny,, the Son dropped a bolt in that same place also yrs ago when adding new shift linkage to his new 09 NT..
We use magnets, mirrors and air for an hr and never found it..

Then the next day he called and found it about 10 ft away by his work bench......
 
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Isn't the exhaust on the other side of the bike???


JK - magnet would be my first attempt....
 
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When did the MoCo start using bolts to attach exhaust???
 



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