Thats it cauter pin time!

TerrontheSnake · #1 07-02-2009, 12:26 PM

I have been riding my bike for a while and I have noticed a harmonic vibration that is really erking me. I have used locktite, thread lock, High temp epoxy, and even tried a Lil JB weld. Problem is right at about 6500 rpm my bike will basicaly spit my exhaust nuts off regardless of what I have used. Not above or below 6500 but right at. I have decided that I'm going to lowes and I am going to fasten my exhaust nuts cauter pin style. Has anyone done this?

Cabinfever1977 · #2 07-02-2009, 03:23 PM

many people have used a spring to hold there exhaust on along with there regualar nuts.

try using double nuts on everything,i do and it works.

HoughMade · #3 07-02-2009, 03:47 PM

castle nuts and cotter pins- never tried, but a good idea.

**Ilikeabikea** · #4 07-02-2009, 03:57 PM

I bet that will work. The tricky part will be drilling the holes in the studs that you'll put the cotter pin through. It's not hard to do just kind of tricky...................

captainrichhill · #5 07-02-2009, 04:16 PM

I use 2 nuts jamed together and a drop of lock-tite and no troubles.

TerrontheSnake · #6 07-02-2009, 04:26 PM

I do it like this, just barely nic both sides of the bolt with an angle grinder just enough to clear a few threads then you have a much easier time getting the drill to stay and catch right. LoL I would have done it already but I do not have a metal bit that small so I have to buy one.

TerrontheSnake · #7 07-02-2009, 04:27 PM

I might just try locking two nuts together though that is about the only thing I haven't tried and one of the most obvious options. Sometimes I'm brilliant other times I should probably wear a helmet indoors, depends on the day I guess.

mekano · #8 07-02-2009, 04:32 PM

Double nuts is da ****!

toytime · #9 07-02-2009, 05:02 PM

If you take a centre punch with a sharp point and place the tip along the threads right at the face of the nut you will punch a small hole that will hold the nut in place. The nut and the stud sort of get welded in place but will still be easy enough to remove it if needed.

TerrontheSnake · #10 07-02-2009, 05:08 PM

yeah if the double nuts don't pan out, I'll do a cauter pin with springs before the nuts because I like that idea I'm pretty sure my old chainsaw exhaust is setup like that.