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  • silver_ride
    XSive
    • Aug 2011
    • 41
    • Minneapolis, MN

    #1

    engine mount bolts

    I just snapped 2 ratchet drives trying to take out the engine mount bolts to install my highway pegs..how the hell do i get them loose?! Preferably without having to buy a blow torch
    80 XS1100G
  • skids
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Jul 2002
    • 5047
    • Florissant, CO, USA

    #2
    Use a breaker bar!
    Skids (Sid Hansen)

    Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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    • silver_ride
      XSive
      • Aug 2011
      • 41
      • Minneapolis, MN

      #3
      Whats a breaker bar? U mean a cheater pipe to lengthen the ratchet? That'll still break the tool..
      80 XS1100G

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      • WMarshy
        XS-XJ Guru
        • Apr 2009
        • 2402
        • Mexico NY

        #4
        Originally posted by silver_ride
        Whats a breaker bar? U mean a cheater pipe to lengthen the ratchet? That'll still break the tool..
        Breaker bar dosent have a ratchet and is typically longer than a normal ratchet. I have a 1/2" drive breaker with a 30" handle. I havent found anything I couldnt spin off. Google breaker bar.
        '79 XS11 F
        Stock except K&N

        '79 XS11 SF
        Stock, no title.

        '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
        GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

        "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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        • bikerphil
          Master of XSology
          • Jan 2008
          • 8635
          • South Flori-DUH

          #5
          Soak the bolt threads with PB Blaster penetrating oil and use a 1/2" drive breaker bar. A breaker bar doesn't ratchet, it just has a square for the socket on a long handle. If possible, try to loosen the nut side instead of the bolt head, the bolt may be frozen in it's bushing, you can hammer that out after the nut is off.
          Last edited by bikerphil; 09-11-2012, 07:52 PM.
          2H7 (79) owned since '89
          3H3 owned since '06

          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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          • jwhughes3
            XS-XJ Guru
            • Sep 2009
            • 2798
            • Home of the Alamo

            #6
            Use Craftsman. If you break it they replace it.
            But a breaker bar is better.
            John
            John is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)

            Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
            '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
            Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

            "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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            • BA80
              Doctor of XSology
              • Oct 2010
              • 9980
              • Tulsa, Ok

              #7
              Originally posted by silver_ride
              Whats a breaker bar? U mean a cheater pipe to lengthen the ratchet? That'll still break the tool..


              Greg

              Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

              ― Albert Einstein

              80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

              The list changes.

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              • silver_ride
                XSive
                • Aug 2011
                • 41
                • Minneapolis, MN

                #8
                Excellent thanks dudes...yeah that 1/4" drive ratchet seems to be the achilles heel! Hopefully i can find a breaker bar in town here for cheap, its starting to get pretty spendy just to have the the luxury of putting my feet up
                80 XS1100G

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                • DiverRay
                  Moderator
                  • Nov 2004
                  • 7605
                  • Star, IDAHO

                  #9
                  After trying to get Special Eds engine out, I can give a hint or two.
                  1. Take the NUT off(inside the frame/engine) and THEN try to remove the bolt.
                  2. Cut the head off the bolt, drive the bolt in past the fame, cut the bolt on the inside of the frame, drive it back again and jack up the front of the engine to remove the mounts. You can THEN try and remove whats left of the bolt from the mount(good luck!). Because of the steel sleeve inside of the mount, the bolt WILL rust to it.
                  I hope the bars come with the longer bolts you will need!
                  Ray Matteis
                  KE6NHG
                  XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                  XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                  • silver_ride
                    XSive
                    • Aug 2011
                    • 41
                    • Minneapolis, MN

                    #10
                    Longer bolts eh? I 'm not gonna mess with it anymore then! Anyone want a set of engine guards w pegs? $30 plus shipping theres no way im dealing w any more of this BS just to put my feet up
                    80 XS1100G

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                    • BA80
                      Doctor of XSology
                      • Oct 2010
                      • 9980
                      • Tulsa, Ok

                      #11
                      Which guards have you got? If it's the 3 point set that sold on ebay the other day I'll take em.

                      Got a pic?
                      Greg

                      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                      ― Albert Einstein

                      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                      The list changes.

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                      • silver_ride
                        XSive
                        • Aug 2011
                        • 41
                        • Minneapolis, MN

                        #12
                        3 pointers, yes i have a pic, i'll PM you shortly. everyone else, thanks for your help
                        80 XS1100G

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                        • jwhughes3
                          XS-XJ Guru
                          • Sep 2009
                          • 2798
                          • Home of the Alamo

                          #13
                          Originally posted by BA80
                          Which guards have you got? If it's the 3 point set that sold on ebay the other day I'll take em.

                          Got a pic?
                          Greg finally gets the 3-pointers!



                          John
                          John is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)

                          Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
                          '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
                          Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

                          "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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                          • WMarshy
                            XS-XJ Guru
                            • Apr 2009
                            • 2402
                            • Mexico NY

                            #14
                            I call seconds. Let me know if Greg misses the 3 pointer, I'm interested.
                            '79 XS11 F
                            Stock except K&N

                            '79 XS11 SF
                            Stock, no title.

                            '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                            GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                            "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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                            • ManagerMike
                              XStremely XSive
                              • Mar 2010
                              • 445
                              • S.E. Michigan

                              #15
                              Putting your feet up is pretty nice
                              '78 E "Stormbringer"

                              Purrs like a kitten, roars like a lion, runs like a gazelle (being chased by a cheetah).

                              pics http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/...tormbringer45/

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