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I started to pull my cam cover off tonight. No problem until i got to the front center bolt. There is no way to get this puppy out. It is hitting the cross support just above it. The bike was in a wreck, and had to have new forks, and handlebars before i got it. Is it possible that this bar was pushed back a ways? Is this normal for this bolt? Maybe there is a shorter bolt supposed to be in that spot. Trying hard not to think that the front frame is bent. Looks like i will have to cut it with my dremel tool to get it out, and replace with a little shorter bolt, but that still won't solve the bent frame if it is.
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1980 XS1100LG Midnight
1991 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane
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unbolt the front eng mounts and drop the front of the engine down to get the bolt outcareful what you wish for.........you might get it -
You should be able to get to the bolt .I have taken mine off many times and although it is a bit tight I was always able to take all the bolts might be . A picture will help to see if something is bent .Originally posted by XS1100 Newbie View PostBDF Special
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that bolt is a very tight fit. Typically the wrench will not fit in it when it is almost out. But it should be removable.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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No problem getting the wrench in. I can unscrew it most all the way, then it hits the cross bar. Might have to do like you suggest, and take the mounts loose.1980 XS1100LG Midnight
1991 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane
"The hand is almost valueless at one end of the arm if there be not a brain at the other"
Here's to a long life and a happy one.
A quick death and an easy one.
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And the manual says there is an exact torque for it on reinstallation! Yeah right, try and get a torque wrench on it! OK, maybe it is doable if you drop the engine down a bit.Skids (Sid Hansen)
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There's an exact torque for every bolt on the thing. All the bolts for the engine covers and the oil pan are supposed to be 7.5 ft/lbs, but I doubt most people use a torque wrench on any of those.Originally posted by skids View Post1980 XS850SG - Sold
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Dropping the engine down did absolutely no good. I ended up cutting the bolt. I will replace it with a shorter one. You could not get a torque wrench on this one unless the engine was out.1980 XS1100LG Midnight
1991 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane
"The hand is almost valueless at one end of the arm if there be not a brain at the other"
Here's to a long life and a happy one.
A quick death and an easy one.
A pretty girl and an honest one.
A cold beer and another one!Comment
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