broke bolt, HELP!
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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Playing dumb is not my strong suit. It is like lying, it will get me in the long run. If I take it to the stealer I'll just tell them the truth. Let them rot in hell for what they do to people. I really don't want to be a part of that. If I can't firgure out the right way to fix it, I'll have to pay for to. If the dealer fixes it after my sad storie it will be thier choice.
Thanks
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Thanks
07 Ultra
Ocne A Marine, Always A Marine
The truth may not always be popular or what someone wants to hear, but it is always the truth. If you live by it, you will never need to worry about keeping your stories straight.
Best of luck with the dealer. I hope they cover the repair.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
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From: Salt Lake City, UT. Dushore, Pa.
Why not run it as is for a few miles to see if your loosing any oil. It may be just fine til you need some other work done or find a good indy that can pull the trans. I know it does'nt sound right but there are 12 bolts holding it on!
Stellar HDF Member
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From: KMHT KFMY
a broken bolt is IMHO is a manufacturing defect that should be covered under warranty.
This isn't a bolt that is in there with green 601 Loctite, it is a bolt that was either over torqued on the assembly line, cross threaded, or just poorly designed as in cheap hardware, or defective hardware, no use of anti seize where dis similar metals are used, I could go on, but again, unless it was left handed threaded, and you went the wrong way to take it out, it is a manufacturing defect of either the part or material and you should claim it as a warranty repair, with a clear conscience.
Just out of curiosity.. what size ratchet were you using and how much grunt did you apply to it?
Some of that stuff is low torque, especially when it is into aluminum but the threads in the aluminum should have stripped before the hardware broke.
This isn't a bolt that is in there with green 601 Loctite, it is a bolt that was either over torqued on the assembly line, cross threaded, or just poorly designed as in cheap hardware, or defective hardware, no use of anti seize where dis similar metals are used, I could go on, but again, unless it was left handed threaded, and you went the wrong way to take it out, it is a manufacturing defect of either the part or material and you should claim it as a warranty repair, with a clear conscience.
Just out of curiosity.. what size ratchet were you using and how much grunt did you apply to it?
Some of that stuff is low torque, especially when it is into aluminum but the threads in the aluminum should have stripped before the hardware broke.
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Kansas
I was using my in/lbs racket to check to see if it was tight at 120 ins/lb. The service repair manual calls for 85 to 134 ins/lb torque. I have ask a friend that does his own wrenching and he said he could get the broken bolt out then I could take to the stealer under warranty like I should of done to start with. Yes, I did take her for a ride and yes, she leaked even more.
I know it is a challege for most, but one might read to first couple post to see what is going on before going off. But I thank all for your help. I hope to have it fixed by tomorrow evening. Then I'll call the dealer for the warranty work.
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I know it is a challege for most, but one might read to first couple post to see what is going on before going off. But I thank all for your help. I hope to have it fixed by tomorrow evening. Then I'll call the dealer for the warranty work.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Keene, CA
a broken bolt is IMHO is a manufacturing defect that should be covered under warranty.
This isn't a bolt that is in there with green 601 Loctite, it is a bolt that was either over torqued on the assembly line, cross threaded, or just poorly designed as in cheap hardware, or defective hardware, no use of anti seize where dis similar metals are used, I could go on, but again, unless it was left handed threaded, and you went the wrong way to take it out, it is a manufacturing defect of either the part or material and you should claim it as a warranty repair, with a clear conscience.
Just out of curiosity.. what size ratchet were you using and how much grunt did you apply to it?
Some of that stuff is low torque, especially when it is into aluminum but the threads in the aluminum should have stripped before the hardware broke.
This isn't a bolt that is in there with green 601 Loctite, it is a bolt that was either over torqued on the assembly line, cross threaded, or just poorly designed as in cheap hardware, or defective hardware, no use of anti seize where dis similar metals are used, I could go on, but again, unless it was left handed threaded, and you went the wrong way to take it out, it is a manufacturing defect of either the part or material and you should claim it as a warranty repair, with a clear conscience.
Just out of curiosity.. what size ratchet were you using and how much grunt did you apply to it?
Some of that stuff is low torque, especially when it is into aluminum but the threads in the aluminum should have stripped before the hardware broke.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,661
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
I'd have to tell the truth too and take my bumps. I recently called my dealer on something I screwed up and told the truth and surprisingly the service manager said they would probably cover it under warranty anyway. I wound up finding the problem and fixed it myself, thank goodness, they couldn't get to it for two weeks. Good luck getting the bolt out.
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Maryland
120 in/lbs isn't enough torque to break a bolt on your bike. Either you weren't reading your wrench properly or the bolt was defective.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Louisville, KY
sounds like a bad bolt to me. I would think that your within your rights to check for loose bolts and tighten accordinly without voiding any warranty coverages. How long of a line would the dealer have outside his shop if everyone did a warranty claim to check for a "possible" loose bolt...."hey I'm here for my loose bolt check up" ....lol
just sayin....
just sayin....