KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: stock500 on April 06, 2009, 01:34:28 PM

Title: Broken Bolt!?!?!?!
Post by: stock500 on April 06, 2009, 01:34:28 PM

I replaced my fork seals over the weekend, and when I was putting my front tire back on I noticed that one of the 4 studs that hold the axle cover on was broken about half way down.  Is there any way to replace them? 

Title: Re: Broken Bolt!?!?!?!
Post by: KXcam22 on April 07, 2009, 02:30:12 AM

Stock,
  They are just threaded inserts.  Hopefully there is enough shaft left to get some vice grips on.  Use some torch heat to help loosen it.  Cam.

Title: Re: Broken Bolt!?!?!?!
Post by: stock500 on April 07, 2009, 08:47:17 AM

I guess I can go to the hardware store and get another bolt?  Thanks for the responce.

Title: Re: Broken Bolt!?!?!?!
Post by: KXcam22 on April 08, 2009, 06:03:26 AM

Stock,
  For that one I would suggest you buy a KX one or an other manufacturer for the kayaba forks (I think they are all the same).  The stud is of very good grade steel, far above what you may find at a hardware store. Cam.

Title: Re: Broken Bolt!?!?!?!
Post by: azdirtrider75 on April 08, 2009, 06:29:26 AM

My best luck with metric nuts and bolts has been Lowes. Great selection and 1/3 the price of the bike shops.