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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Will an 18" long bolt cutter with a 3/8" capacity snip the stock push rods??
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Yes, they are pretty soft.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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Yes, they are pretty soft.
Thank you.....Under $10 at HF with the discount coupon....
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Sounds to me like somebody is up to no good.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Sounds like trouble to me.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Are you working on your bike or getting even with someone?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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I was surprised how easy they are to cut. Cheap bolt cutters no problem.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jmorganroadglide
Are you working on your bike or getting even with someone?
Never would have thought about that.... Talk about dirty!!!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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Be sure the lifter is not on the cam lobe when you cut it. You could push it up a little and bend a valve.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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Youtube: Cam install... shows the bolt cutter in action (at about 4 minutes in)

This is a great video/tutorial

 
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