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Is it best to heat/wrench the stud out, or find a replacement slider?
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"Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students." -
That would be my first thought...
My thoughts...
You could...drain the fork oil first...
In my opinion, I would probably try the mild heat first...heating around the stud...with a pair of vice grips on the stud...heat and maybe spray some PB Blaster while hot and repeat the process as many times as necessary...slow and steady wins this race...
If that doesn't work, drain and remove the fork (you'll probably need some heat on those bolt, too)...
Remember, slow and steady...take your time...no rush...
TenormanBikes that I have owned and enjoyed...
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1970 Yamaha DT1
1959 Mobylette
1970 Yamaha JT1
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I broke one. I had the retaining cap backwards. The arrow points to the front, but mine had no arrow. Use heat and hit it with Kroil penetrating oil. As it cools, it draws the oil in. Got mine out using a pipe wrench with good sharp jaws.Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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Just put a pair of vice grips on it. It'll spin right out!1979 XS1100F
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How about a stud puller?Marty (in Mississippi)
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LoHO,Originally posted by Tenorman View Post
As suggested above I would remove the fork and drain and then work it out, as suggested above, with gravity helping the penetrating oil get in the threads.
When it snaps off flush you will have to remove the fork anyway
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
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Yes, you will get the "pucker" when you try turning it out! Have faith Larry!Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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Broken Stud
Heat only the stud. Propane torch is plenty of heat. Let it cool a bit. Screw it out. Use anti-sieze on threads of new stud.1981 XS1100H Venturer
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Any ideas about a replacement stud? Or can I just improvise one by threading an existing bolt?"Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."Comment
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Yes, goto Ace Hardware. They stock them.Originally posted by LoHo View Post1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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