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tyoung1986

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exhaust stem/bolt
« on: May 15, 2009, 05:15:48 PM »
got my new exhaust in for my 1800! took off old and started putting on new and found out that one of the stems was totally stripped  :( and  it was the stem closest to the engine on the front side. so i tried a few diferent things (to take the stem out) like welding the bolt to the stem, vise grips and wd 40. SOOOOOOO the question is how would i get the stem out to install a new one?
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Re: exhaust stem/bolt
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2009, 05:41:57 PM »
I used a crows foot socket 12 mm... it was a B!#$%.. but got it one slow turn at a time...

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Re: exhaust stem/bolt
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2009, 08:31:35 PM »
I'm assuming you are referring to the stud. If you have a torch available you might try heat and a good penetrating oil. After the area has cooled and the penetrating oil has soaked in hammer the stud (straight in) and try to break it loose. If vise grips won't work try double-nutting it or spend the bucks for a stud wrench. When you put the new one back in be sure to generously slather it with anti-seize compound. This might be a good time to remove the other three studs and coat them with anti-seize compound also. Good luck!
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Re: exhaust stem/bolt
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2009, 10:22:52 PM »
anti-seize compound ???

KYbrand = never have a problem getting it in or out again :thumbup:
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Re: exhaust stem/bolt
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2009, 06:35:44 PM »
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Re: exhaust stem/bolt
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2009, 08:03:46 PM »
Quote from: Gumbo on May 15, 2009, 10:22:52 PM
anti-seize compound ???

KYbrand = never have a problem getting it in or out again :thumbup:

Was the bolt you use that on a like 3mm??  ;D ;D
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Re: exhaust stem/bolt
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2009, 09:14:30 PM »
Quote from: VTXChad on May 16, 2009, 08:03:46 PM

Was the bolt you use that on a like 3mm??  ;D ;D

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Re: exhaust stem/bolt
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2009, 10:40:55 PM »
Quote from: VTXChad on May 16, 2009, 08:03:46 PM
Quote from: Gumbo on May 15, 2009, 10:22:52 PM
anti-seize compound ???

KYbrand = never have a problem getting it in or out again :thumbup:

Was the bolt you use that on a like 3mm??  ;D ;D

Thats kinda small isn't it! :laugh:  :pot:
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Re: exhaust stem/bolt
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2009, 04:54:29 AM »
Quote from: RedDragon on May 16, 2009, 10:40:55 PM
Quote from: VTXChad on May 16, 2009, 08:03:46 PM
Quote from: Gumbo on May 15, 2009, 10:22:52 PM
anti-seize compound ???

KYbrand = never have a problem getting it in or out again :thumbup:

Was the bolt you use that on a like 3mm??  ;D ;D

Thats kinda small isn't it! :laugh:  :pot:


Maybe not to a MudBug!   :ohwow:
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Re: exhaust stem/bolt
« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2009, 06:24:49 AM »
Quote from: hooter on May 17, 2009, 04:54:29 AM
Quote from: RedDragon on May 16, 2009, 10:40:55 PM
Quote from: VTXChad on May 16, 2009, 08:03:46 PM
Quote from: Gumbo on May 15, 2009, 10:22:52 PM
anti-seize compound ???

KYbrand = never have a problem getting it in or out again :thumbup:

Was the bolt you use that on a like 3mm??  ;D ;D

Thats kinda small isn't it! :laugh:  :pot:


Maybe not to a MudBug!   :ohwow:

Double EEEERRRRR >:( Oh well I got to get going, last cool day to ride until next October -- Have a groooovy day  :stickpoke:
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Re: exhaust stem/bolt
« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2009, 08:11:02 AM »
Have a safe ride Gumbo!!  ;D  :thumbup:
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Re: exhaust stem/bolt
« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2009, 10:45:57 PM »
ky brand really works!!! thanks gumbo.  no i figured it out. i had machinest of some sort look at it and the bikes soposto be back up and running on tuesday!
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