06 883 r exhaust studs
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06 883 r exhaust studs
I just picked up a 06 883 r off a friend and have been trying to make it my own but when I got the bike one of the exhaust studs was broken in the rear head and he had put a bolt in the other side of the rear well riding it yesterday one of the nuts on the front head rattled off and I can't get a nut to go back on so I think I'm gonna pull the stud and use a bolt but my question is... Is this a common problem? Am I gonna be ok with using a bolt? And will an 07 head work on my 06?
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A stud and nut would be the best repair IMO. They make a tool that (JIMS) that bolts to the good stud, so you can drill out the bad stud. Or, remove the head and have a professional shop do it. Depending on what stud broke, it may not be that accessible to drill while head installed.
Loose exhaust nuts are common but not a chronic issue. I've not lost one in 25 years of owning my bike. Just don't tighten them too much or you'll be back with a broken stud. I'd recommend some high temp antiseize grease when installing.
John
Loose exhaust nuts are common but not a chronic issue. I've not lost one in 25 years of owning my bike. Just don't tighten them too much or you'll be back with a broken stud. I'd recommend some high temp antiseize grease when installing.
John
Last edited by John Harper; 07-31-2015 at 02:42 PM.
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