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    Any Risk Removing this Bolt?

    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:




    Thanks,
    Dave
    82 GS1100E
    five asses because it's far superior to having just four!
    Yes, I watched too much South Park!
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    #2
    On the '78 750 it's a long bolt but only holds the ground wire. Confirmation will arrive shortly.
    -Mal

    "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
    ___________

    78 GS750E

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      #3
      On my 81 650, I just pulled it out and then started wondering why it was so long.


      edit; maybe I phrased this poorly!
      Last edited by tom203; 02-20-2012, 12:52 PM. Reason: censure
      1981 gs650L

      "We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben Franklin

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        #4
        Originally posted by tom203 View Post
        on my 81 650, i just pulled it out and then started wondering why it was so long.


        Edit; maybe i phrased this poorly!

        lmao!!!!!!
        82 GS1100E
        five asses because it's far superior to having just four!
        Yes, I watched too much South Park!

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          #5
          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.

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            #6
            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.
            Feel The Pulse!

            1982 GS1100E with Tracy one piece body
            2007 Roadstar Midnight Warrior

            ebay cntgeek

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              #7
              Originally posted by Flatline_Racing View Post
              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.

              Thanks

              -Dave
              82 GS1100E
              five asses because it's far superior to having just four!
              Yes, I watched too much South Park!

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                #8
                Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!
                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.

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                  #9
                  Don't forget to put it back in & torque to 96 INCH pounds. Ray.

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                    #10
                    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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                      #11
                      Originally posted by 1_v8_merc View Post
                      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!
                      it's just 'cause it's long.
                      no drama involved

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