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  • jmnjrpa
    XSive Maximus
    • Jun 2009
    • 863
    • Lewisville, Texas

    #1

    Three point engine guard

    Was installing my engine guards last weekend. After mounting the right side I realised the (long motor mount) bolt that goes thru both was not long enough. Any suggestions ???
    '81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
    Original except:
    120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
    4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
    Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
    All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate

    "STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
    Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.

    Big John
  • XSokieSPECIAL
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Jun 2009
    • 1631
    • Tulsa, OK

    #2
    Originally posted by jmnjrpa
    Was installing my engine guards last weekend. After mounting the right side I realised the (long motor mount) bolt that goes thru both was not long enough. Any suggestions ???
    3/8 threaded rod (ready rod) cut to length & put a nut on both ends.

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    • Ivan
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Jul 2008
      • 2524
      • Hutchinson KS

      #3
      I agree on the ready rod, but I would look for some that is better than the standard grade -4 crap you get at ace. I had some of that on my scoot, and it wouldn't take enough torque to do the job. Another option would be to find a machinist buddy with a lathe to single point thread some drill stock which could be heat treated after cutting.

      Woah... I wish I had thought of that sooner...
      Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.

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      • XSokieSPECIAL
        XS-XJ Guru
        • Jun 2009
        • 1631
        • Tulsa, OK

        #4
        Originally posted by Ivan
        I agree on the ready rod, but I would look for some that is better than the standard grade -4 crap you get at ace. I had some of that on my scoot, and it wouldn't take enough torque to do the job. Another option would be to find a machinist buddy with a lathe to single point thread some drill stock which could be heat treated after cutting.

        Woah... I wish I had thought of that sooner...
        You might be right about that. I thought about that too.

        But also, there are 4 other mounting points.

        Stainless steel is available from most fastener suppliers, and in metric sizes, that should be strong enough. I used 8mm stainless threaded rod to make exhaust studs.

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        • Pat Kelly
          XS-XJ Super Guru
          • Jul 2002
          • 3046
          • Golden Valley, AZ

          #5
          I used all thread on my LG when I installed my 3-point guards. No problems in 3 years. Bike has the 1196 kit with 4 into 1. I'm not easy on the throttle at times .
          Pat Kelly
          <p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>

          1978 XS1100E (The Force)
          1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
          2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
          1999 Suburban (The Ship)
          1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
          1968 F100 (Valentine)

          "No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"

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          • jmnjrpa
            XSive Maximus
            • Jun 2009
            • 863
            • Lewisville, Texas

            #6
            Thanks Guys

            Did not really want to machine a 12" bolt or use allthread. Was wishing for
            a known suitable replacement bolt. The bolt that came out appears to be grade 8. Man, I hate it when I wake up! I do have some 3/4 hex 4140 so looks like lathe time.
            '81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
            Original except:
            120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
            4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
            Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
            All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate

            "STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
            Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.

            Big John

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            • XSokieSPECIAL
              XS-XJ Guru
              • Jun 2009
              • 1631
              • Tulsa, OK

              #7
              Originally posted by jmnjrpa
              Did not really want to machine a 12" bolt or use allthread. Was wishing for
              a known suitable replacement bolt. The bolt that came out appears to be grade 8. Man, I hate it when I wake up! I do have some 3/4 hex 4140 so looks like lathe time.
              Seems like a lot of unnecessary work to me.

              But, whatever blows your hair back.

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