A small problem

Scoot · 08-27-2008, 09:14 PM

Last time I had done some work on my bike I had removerd the exaust and didn't have new crush washes, well I got some and was changing them out ( thought it was leaking some) Well the problem I have is I can't get the V & H's bolted up all the way. No problem at the motor, but the very back one on each side. I can get 2 or 3 turns on thread and then it starts to spin. Now I can't get the bolts out or tighten. Anyone got any idea? I've tried everything in my tool box, just can't get a grip on it. Here is a drawing of what I'm talking about.

VulcanE · 08-27-2008, 11:02 PM

That part that spins, is it smooth or does it have flats on it? You could try wedging a screwdriver or something between it and the side to get it out. If it has flats, you could probably tighten it up, but then you'll have problems the next time you have to take it off.

08-27-2008, 11:07 PM

It sounds like you cross-threaded the bolts and broke the welded nuts free. If you can back the bolts out the nuts should be able to be shoved out and you can put sone clean nuts in there and clean bolts.

HOWEVER: The V&H nuts & bolts are American threads (SAE threads actually) while the original bolts are metric. Are you sure you didn't try to use the metric bolts in the american threads?

Scoot · 08-28-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

That part that spins, is it smooth or does it have flats on it? You could try wedging a screwdriver or something between it and the side to get it out. If it has flats, you could probably tighten it up, but then you'll have problems the next time you have to take it off.

It's smooth LoL I've tried wedging several different things in there it still spins :'(

Scoot · 08-28-2008, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caddmannq

It sounds like you cross-threaded the bolts and broke the welded nuts free. If you can back the bolts out the nuts should be able to be shoved out and you can put sone clean nuts in there and clean bolts.

HOWEVER: The V&H nuts & bolts are American threads (SAE threads actually) while the original bolts are metric. Are you sure you didn't try to use the metric bolts in the american threads?

I'm sure I used the same one that came out of them. And no didn't cross thread at least I don't think I did. I may have to get someone to spot weld them to get them out.

classic1 · 08-28-2008, 06:44 AM

Can you reach up in there with a pair of small long nose visegrips to clamp on the nut?

dogdoc · 08-28-2008, 01:28 PM

wow what a problem, not sure how to fix it scoot, good luck.

08-27-2008, 09:14 PM	#1
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	A small problem Last time I had done some work on my bike I had removerd the exaust and didn't have new crush washes, well I got some and was changing them out ( thought it was leaking some) Well the problem I have is I can't get the V & H's bolted up all the way. No problem at the motor, but the very back one on each side. I can get 2 or 3 turns on thread and then it starts to spin. Now I can't get the bolts out or tighten. Anyone got any idea? I've tried everything in my tool box, just can't get a grip on it. Here is a drawing of what I'm talking about. __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-27-2008, 11:02 PM	#2
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	A small problem That part that spins, is it smooth or does it have flats on it? You could try wedging a screwdriver or something between it and the side to get it out. If it has flats, you could probably tighten it up, but then you'll have problems the next time you have to take it off. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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08-27-2008, 11:07 PM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	A small problem It sounds like you cross-threaded the bolts and broke the welded nuts free. If you can back the bolts out the nuts should be able to be shoved out and you can put sone clean nuts in there and clean bolts. HOWEVER: The V&H nuts & bolts are American threads (SAE threads actually) while the original bolts are metric. Are you sure you didn't try to use the metric bolts in the american threads?
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08-28-2008, 06:44 AM	#6
classic1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: waynesboro, va Posts: 408	A small problem Can you reach up in there with a pair of small long nose visegrips to clamp on the nut?
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08-28-2008, 01:28 PM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	A small problem wow what a problem, not sure how to fix it scoot, good luck.
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