Weeee!!! Snap! Awwww!!!!

whosworkinthegrill · #1 11-13-2008, 10:01 PM

Well Iv'e logged about 100 miles on my M.B. and then Snap! the studs to my motor mount sheared off right at the engine.

Now ive got to get some easy outs and look for some better bolts than stock.
The good news is that it is a blast to ride and it does about 30mph.

Venice Motor Bikes · #2 11-13-2008, 10:07 PM

Be very careful not to over torque the bolts on these kits! (& use loctite!)

tyrslider · #3 11-13-2008, 11:03 PM

Stainless allthread works really well; don't over tighten. Another way to keep tight w/o over tight is to use 2 nuts on each stud i.e. locknut.

whosworkinthegrill · #4 11-13-2008, 11:08 PM

Yes, I think I over tightened. Im gonna look for some stainless hardened to replace with. Thanks

biken stins · #5 11-13-2008, 11:49 PM

China bike ? Torque in a "X" pattern. Finger tight, 6 ft/lbs, 12 ft/lbs. Check often.

whosworkinthegrill · #6 11-14-2008, 12:05 AM

yup, china bike. Thanks

Bikeguy Joe · #7 11-14-2008, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biken stins

China bike ? Torque in a "X" pattern. Finger tight, 6 ft/lbs, 12 ft/lbs. Check often.

That's for head bolts.

biken stins · #8 11-14-2008, 12:44 PM

My mistake Joe, good catch.
Is there a torque chart for these engines. Have not seen one ?

**Dan** · #9 11-14-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biken stins

Is there a torque chart for these engines. Have not seen one ?

Thats a good idea! Personally, I just do every thing at 12.5 LBS It works for me but is not what is suggested by folks better at this than I.

Bikeguy Joe · #10 11-15-2008, 05:44 AM

Dan, does everything hold at that torque? Loctite or no?

Honestly, I don't use a torque wrench. I tighten slowly until I get to that "certain resistance".

I do strip a lot of the original stuff.