!HELP! Adjusting Valves issues

00v_Lucky · June 14th, 2010, 02:46 PM

I started to begin adjusting valves (checking valve lash) yesterday. As I was removing the 8 cam journal bolts (8mm) I stripped one

*it's not terribly stripped but the socket just spirals off as I begin to turn. Any ideas how I can get it out?

Anyone with a book know torqued these bolts are supposed to be? How bout the valve cover grommet bolts as well (for when I put everything back together). Thanks in advance!

HKr1 · June 14th, 2010, 02:56 PM

You used a 6 point socket & it stripped?

00v_Lucky · June 14th, 2010, 03:00 PM

I think my problem was that I used an extension going over the frame (wasn't as careful as I should have been I guess). big lesson learned. I hate how this stupid little bolt has made my valve adjusting come to a complete halt.

anyways, Thank you for the numbers!

HKr1 · June 14th, 2010, 03:03 PM

Maybe salvage it, clean it up with a file or something. Use it on an outside cap?

Or did you not get it loose?

00v_Lucky · June 14th, 2010, 03:06 PM

from my friends 500 book, the actual name for it is the "camshaft bearing cap bolt" however, which one of those names is the same one as this "camshaft bearing cap bolt" ?

edit: and yes, I was not able to get it loose at all sadly.

tjkamper · June 14th, 2010, 03:14 PM

Use Vicegrips to take it out. Clamp them down hard on the bold. If you need more torque to turn the bolt, put a pipe on the end of the vicegrips.

00v_Lucky · June 14th, 2010, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjkamper

Use Vicegrips to take it out. Clamp them down hard on the bold. If you need more torque to turn the bolt, put a pipe on the end of the vicegrips.

I've been trying with the Vicegrip since this bolt cannot be salvaged anymore, the problem is that this bolt was much softer than I had expected.

Momaru · June 14th, 2010, 04:01 PM

Might take a gander @ Craftsman's Bolt-out sockets. Link is for a 10pc set but I know they sell 'em individually too. Not cheap, but...

HKr1 · June 14th, 2010, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00v_Lucky

from my friends 500 book, the actual name for it is the "camshaft bearing cap bolt" however, which one of those names is the same one as this "camshaft bearing cap bolt" ?

edit: and yes, I was not able to get it loose at all sadly.

second pic, camshaft cap bolt.

Crap, noticed that in your first post now. If it's all F'd up from vice grips. I would probably grind the top off, get the cap off/cam out. Then use the vice grips/pliers on the stud.

00v_Lucky · June 14th, 2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

second pic, camshaft cap bolt.

Crap, noticed that in your first post now. If it's all F'd up from vice grips. I would probably grind the top off, get the cap off/cam out. Then use the vice grips/pliers on the stud.

I luckily got it out by hammering down a nut driver onto the cap and used an air gun with 120 psi. phew.

now all i need to do is buy a new bolt. thanks for all of your guys' help once again.

June 14th, 2010, 02:46 PM	#1
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	!HELP! Adjusting Valves issues I started to begin adjusting valves (checking valve lash) yesterday. As I was removing the 8 cam journal bolts (8mm) I stripped one *it's not terribly stripped but the socket just spirals off as I begin to turn. Any ideas how I can get it out? Anyone with a book know torqued these bolts are supposed to be? How bout the valve cover grommet bolts as well (for when I put everything back together). Thanks in advance!

June 14th, 2010, 03:14 PM	#6
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Use Vicegrips to take it out. Clamp them down hard on the bold. If you need more torque to turn the bolt, put a pipe on the end of the vicegrips. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

June 14th, 2010, 04:01 PM	#8
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Might take a gander @ Craftsman's Bolt-out sockets. Link is for a 10pc set but I know they sell 'em individually too. Not cheap, but... __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

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June 14th, 2010, 03:00 PM	#3
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	I think my problem was that I used an extension going over the frame (wasn't as careful as I should have been I guess). big lesson learned. I hate how this stupid little bolt has made my valve adjusting come to a complete halt. anyways, Thank you for the numbers!

June 14th, 2010, 03:03 PM	#4
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Maybe salvage it, clean it up with a file or something. Use it on an outside cap? Or did you not get it loose?

June 14th, 2010, 03:06 PM	#5
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	from my friends 500 book, the actual name for it is the "camshaft bearing cap bolt" however, which one of those names is the same one as this "camshaft bearing cap bolt" ? edit: and yes, I was not able to get it loose at all sadly.