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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 ???
Any suggestions ???
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'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.
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3/8 threaded rod (ready rod) cut to length & put a nut on both ends.Originally posted by jmnjrpa View PostWas 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 ???
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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...
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You might be right about that. I thought about that too.Originally posted by Ivan View PostI 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...
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.Comment
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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
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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 JohnComment
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Seems like a lot of unnecessary work to me.Originally posted by jmnjrpa View Post
But, whatever blows your hair back.
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