Broken rear wheel belt sprocket bolts
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Cruiser
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Broken rear wheel belt sprocket bolts
Today I was riding my stock 95 1200 when I heard a pop and the back end started fishtailing. Thought I had a flat and stopped. Tire was OK. Got down and looked, found 2 of 5 sprocket bolts were sticking out and hitting the swing arm. Pulled the stock cast wheel and found 3/4" of the 3/8" bolts broke off and fused down into the threads of the wheel hub, I could barely get the 3 good ones out. Anyone have any luck getting the broken pieces out? Anybody have a stock wheel for sale?
Last edited by DENGUY; Feb 21, 2010 at 02:56 PM.
get yourself the "grabit tool". worth it's weight in gold! glad to hear you're still alive! http://www.aldencorporation.com/grabit/
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You can also get a set of bolt extractors (EZ OUTS) at any hardware store. They work GREAT!!! I'm always stripping and busting bolts!!! You just drill a pilot hole in the broken bolt, hammer in the bolt extractor and wrench off. I've never tried the "grabbit", but I've heard good things.
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Thanks for the tips. These bolts have been in place for 15 years but I am going to try and save this wheel. I would advise anyone with an older HD to change their rear sprocket bolts.
Last edited by DENGUY; Feb 22, 2010 at 09:33 AM.
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