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Any Risk Removing this Bolt?

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Hi,

I want to remove the bolt holding my ground wire so I can clean it properly. I have loosened it but not entirely as it feels like it is rather long and holding more than just the ground wire. It definitely goes into the case. Is it holding more than the ground wire and will something fall out of place making me have to split the cases to get it back in? I have looked at the fiche and it wasn't all that helpful.

See attached pic:


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Thanks,
Dave
 
On the '78 750 it's a long bolt but only holds the ground wire. Confirmation will arrive shortly.
 
On my 81 650, I just pulled it out and then started wondering why it was so long.


edit; maybe I phrased this poorly!
 
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On my '79 550 it was a short bolt I believe. It's rare that a ground bolt is used for anything else in my experience.

I removed the bolt from my 550 and made a new ground wire. Reinstalled the bolt w/ some star lock washers and have had zero issues.
 
It goes through to the bottom half of the cases. It is just extra clamping force to hold the cases together. Go ahead and pull it out to clean the ground.
 
I started to loosen mine, and it felt connected to something.
And whatever it was connected to, felt loose!
So I said **** that, no way!
 
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