Check your transmission exhaust hanger bolts

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09-08-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumba11

Mine loosened up on a ride and was running out. Luckily we had the tool to get one of them good which held till I got home and was able to really get at it.

are you talking about the intake manifold wrench ? i have one, and mine were loose on a ride also glad i had it, don't know how many times I've used it on all my buddies bikes were theirs were loose. glad i got it.

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09-08-2011, 09:51 AM

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Just pulled mine apart yesterday to check for a leak. After I pulled the exhaust it was very obvious that it was those bolts. I blue lock tited them and torqued them down. Now in the process of reassembly so I can go for a ride.

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09-08-2011, 09:53 AM

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Ok never mind Beary I know the bolts your reff to....I was in that area when I pulled my header to cut the cat out..I will check that regular thanks for the heads up.

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09-08-2011, 10:30 AM

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Hey Beary, could you clarify which bolt your reff to that if loose will cause a leak? Odd that a hanger bolt missing or loose would cause a leak, that would imply this bolt is threaded all the way thru to the fluid reservoir? that's a weird design flaw don't you think?

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