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Originally posted by chuck hahn
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why not just use ss bolts and anti sieze them regularly, say every 2 months? saves the cost and hassle of a nut splitter and it makes life a whole lot easier if you want to do a head refurb without struggling to pull 8 locktited studs from the exhaust ports. ss studs not regularly lubed will weld themselves in the head if not done regularly. they WONT last forever1978 GS1085.
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a nut splitter cost about 5 bucks at any auto parts or hardware...and trust me youll never have to use it anyways. better yet lets just forget it..i am an idiot who has had them on his bikes for years and i just dont know what i am talking about..Last edited by chuck hahn; 09-28-2010, 05:01 PM.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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try getting a nut splitter on the inner No3 cylinder or a decent allen key on a well lubed allen bolt. i know which one will be easier to get out!Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
1978 GS1085.
Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!Comment
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I am not gonna entertain this any further..i know what works and doesnt..so good luck to you.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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you carry on struggling with your nut splitter then and i'll carry on with my allen key and a pot of anti siezeOriginally posted by chuck hahn View Post1978 GS1085.
Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!Comment
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Ive never ever ever ever ever ever had to use a nut splitter and dont own one!!!!! Get it??? that because the **** is stainless steel..GeeshMY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Surely if you remove & re-install bolts regularly that will wear out the Aluminium threads in the head.....
That is exactly the issue I have with my 750 which has worn a Bassani most of it's life hence the bolts have been removed a number of times for oil & filter changes. They still have thread there, it holds but it's loose (peaks have worn thin I suspect) & the bolts back out over time because of that.
I will be going for studs on mine this time. 2 nuts locked together & a socket is as easy to work with as an allen key
1980 GS1000G - Sold
1978 GS1000E - Finished!
1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!
www.parasiticsanalytics.com
TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/Comment
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yes Salty Monk..the two nuts locked to gether is how i installed mine too..just cant convince most people that stainless steel will NEVER rust or corrode though as far as the nuts getting stuck on a stud. I have had all my bikes that way from the first time i got them and thats been 3 yaers for the oldest one and they turn off as nicely as if they were new...and since you dont have to keep running a bolt in and out of the head, the threads dont get worn out in the head either.Last edited by chuck hahn; 09-28-2010, 05:35 PM.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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a bit fussy just use a nut splitter and cut the friggin nut off!!Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
sorry mate but it was you that advised using it in the first place
1978 GS1085.
Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!Comment
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WRONG..What is said was "that ..IF..it got stuck for some god forsaken reason you could just use a nut splitter to cut the nut off the stud" I never said i had one..was gonna go buy one ..or had ever had the need for one!! Was responding to the question as to what "IF" it was being fussy. Does that refresh your memory a bit? Trust me and i am not trying to be an azz..youll never need one anyway. anti seize them in the head if you really feel it will add some comfort for you but that all youll really ever need to do. The stainless will not corrode or rust..it just wont happen.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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i never said you had one, you just advised people to use one! refresh YOUR memory?Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post1978 GS1085.
Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!Comment
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Originally posted by salty_monk View PostSurely if you remove & re-install bolts regularly that will wear out the Aluminium threads in the head.....
That is exactly the issue I have with my 750 which has worn a Bassani most of it's life hence the bolts have been removed a number of times for oil & filter changes. They still have thread there, it holds but it's loose (peaks have worn thin I suspect) & the bolts back out over time because of that.
I will be going for studs on mine this time. 2 nuts locked together & a socket is as easy to work with as an allen key
Did you consider installing Thread inserts (Heli-coil or the like)? A stud (stainless or otherwise) installed in weak threads, is still a threaded joint on a weak threads. I would think the stresses are still the same.
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Yes... I have another thread going about this so didn't want to Hi-jack. I will like Helicoil at least 2 of them.
Torque on these bolts is quoted at 12lbft so the threads don't have to be that strong....1980 GS1000G - Sold
1978 GS1000E - Finished!
1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!
www.parasiticsanalytics.com
TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/Comment
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Has anyone ever used the arp stud kits?Comment
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