[greywolf]

Heat! That's how to get those things off. It will defeat the thread locker.

 

[Yak]

Lots of threads on here about applying heat - makes it a 10 minute job to remove those 2 bolts.

 

[middie26]

Heat! That's how to get those things off. It will defeat the thread locker.

Now you tell me!!!! Damn you both!!!! :cryin:
:green_lol:

Okay, so all kidding aside.. Would a simple heat gun work for stuff like that or something a little more advanced?

 

[jokermtb]

When I went to install my skid plate, I searched for tips on skid plate installation - Greywolf suggested using a soldering iron to heat the offending bolts.........I poured myself a beer, and sipped on it, while the bolts simmered......

Loosened up like buttah! And the beer got me thru the rest.

 

[The Hill Boys]

Good timing! I've got the skid plate and crash bars coming next week.

I ran into the same issue removing the lowering links nuts. I went out and bought a 24" cheater bar and a small butane torch. They put up a little resistance at first but a little extra heat and they came right off. :hurray:

 

[middie26]

When I went to install my skid plate, I searched for tips on skid plate installation - Greywolf suggested using a soldering iron to heat the offending bolts.........I poured myself a beer, and sipped on it, while the bolts simmered......

Loosened up like buttah! And the beer got me thru the rest.

Hmm. I have a soldering iron.. Did you just put the tip on the head of the bolt and the heat was just absorbed by the rest of the bolt?

 

[Improperly Torqued]

I'm looking ahead to my own skid plate installation, wherein I'll get to do this as well.

I have never used an air hammer, nor have I ever had to heat a bolt to remove it. The toughest one I ever dealt with was my front sprocket nut, and a breaker bar took care of that. So ...

If it comes to it, which is the preferable method, assuming both are available: heat or air hammer? I'm guessing a shop would use an air hammer. However, I have no experience with either method, and don't want to ruin something by just diving in with it.

Cheers! -d

 

[johnnail]

I have installed several skid plates in the past, and this is my third Wee. I found a stone-easy way to do it! I took it to the dealer and had it installed. Cost me about $45.:mrgreen:

BTW, hello Hiram

 

[Yak]

I used a simple heat gun. Just a few minutes and off they came.

 

[garvinzoom]

I did not use any heat, they were tight but I just worked them out in not much time at all. I work with hand tools every day though so that may make a difference...

 

[pmk]

I just purchased and installed the SW-Motech crashbars and was getting ready to install the skid plate but the directions were so bad I decided to check things out here first. Glad I did. I don't h-ave 4 hours to waste in 90% humidity trying to wrestle with it.

Question: is a blowtorch OK to use to loosen the bolts, if used carefully?

Also, I have the SW-Motech centerstand. Do these bolts come into play?

Man, do SW-Motech's directions/graphics suck or what? !!!

pmk

 

[maccaoz]

I dont know what Suzy use for thread lock but its severely strong stuff.I just used muscle and my foot:green_lol:.
Only seen one tighter nut/bolt on a motorcycle and thats the front sprocket nut on a KLR (never tried the heat trick on them,wonder if it would work ?)
Macca

 

[Motorhead]

I installed SW-Motech crashbars and a skid plate. Did not have any issues. I used a 18" long 1/2" breaker bar and a socket.

 

[pmk]

Well, installation was a PITA. Heating the kickstand bolts was key -- no way they would have come off otherwise, and I still had to hammer the socket wrench handle. Even installing the front was a pain since the bolts didn't want to take hold.

I presume that to change the oil filter, one needs to remove the front bolts. So, what happens to the oil coming out of the filter -- I presume it just drips down the skid plate? Sounds messy.

pmk

 

[Tall Man]

You'll want to completely remove the skid plate in advance of changing the oil and filter. Otherwise, yes, you will have a mess to deal with.

The SW Motech directions are fine. Their style is to use a parts schematic-style graphic, with a supporting parts list and numbered instructions. Nothing wrong with that. Not all instructions include a graphic. My only complaint is that the print font of the accompanying instructions is a bit too small.

 

[triman11427]

Actually, I think Suzuki has a gorilla that tightens every bolt on the bike.

 

[massrider]

You'll want to completely remove the skid plate in advance of changing the oil and filter. Otherwise, yes, you will have a mess to deal with.

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Get one of these for changing the oil with a skid plate, it makes the job much quicker and cleaner.
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