Make sure you tighten your bolts!!!!

Verus Cidere · June 27th, 2009, 11:38 PM

Well folks, I'm somewhat mad at myself.

Long story short, I was going to take my sister somewhere on the back of the bike, and she found out for me that something was missing. The bolt that holds on my left passenger peg, and holds up my left exhaust pipe apparently fell out.

My peg is completely gone, as is the small bracket that holds it and lets it fold in/out. I immediately got in my parent's car and bought some new bolts (just replaced both sides temporarily until I get the AP exhaust and some new rear pegs

). My bike is fully intact now and I'm going to double-check all the rest of my bolts tomorrow after I change the oil. I also retraced my ride of that day to see if I could at least find the peg. No luck.

Just thought I'd share that and make sure you all remember to tighten all your bolts.

komohana · June 28th, 2009, 01:05 AM

healthy reminder there definately!

dont want that sorta thing happening oh...like in the middle of a CORNER or sumptin.
i've gotten into the habit of recheck'in hardware after some miles to make sure stuff's still there.

Jerry · June 28th, 2009, 07:35 AM

Fasteners I've found loose:

Engine mounting bolt nuts
Clutch cover
Chain adjusters

everyone should go over the whole bike once in a while

noche_caliente · June 28th, 2009, 07:43 AM

Yup - I've lost a fairing bolt somehow - ordering some tonight - let me know if anyone needs anything

Loaded Moses · June 28th, 2009, 08:27 AM

You most def check the engine mounting bolts... I've found mine sticking about 2 inches out after a ride... may want to locktite them

M-Oorb · June 28th, 2009, 09:20 AM

Ive lost 2 axel bolt covers (I dont like the design, they pop in too easy and therefore pop out too easy) Also lost a bolt that holds on my Zartan exhaust hanger.

Everyone go outside and tighten everything now(Ill re-tighten the bolts that hold my head to my neck cause I think im losing my mind with all these missing pieces...anyone know what I should torque to?

patw · June 28th, 2009, 10:31 AM

Prefix: I know next to nothing about mechanics but I'll ask anyways.

Is there any advantage to putting some bolt/nut holding product like LocTite on everything to remove the need to check so often?

Alex · June 28th, 2009, 10:35 AM

Loctite is a great solution, and for bolts that are supposed to stay put, it's almost always a great idea. Use the blue stuff if it's on a bolt that may have to be removed at some point, but if it's a bolt that won't need to ever come out for the life of the bike, you can consider using the red strength.

Obsidian · June 28th, 2009, 10:57 AM

I was coming to a stop one day when I first got the bike. No biggie. I popped it into neutral at this LONG light.

Light turns green... I go to pop her in first and commence the take off. good deal. now for second and wait... wtf is this? It's sooooo loose?

I pull into the first turn I can safely in first gear and take a look. One of the bolts that hold that assembly on where the left side foot peg is vibrated out and fell out somewhere.

I pulled out the toolkit and checked everything out. The other bolt was loose a bit so I took that bolt out, put it into the top hole and tightened the ever loving crap out of it. Then I gave it a once over and nothing else was loose.

Just my story. That tool kit saved my tail.

Purspeed · June 28th, 2009, 11:01 AM

Great advice.

Now, if someone will post a safety wire article, that would be great.

I want to safety wire my oil plugs...

zartan · July 12th, 2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-Oorb

Ive lost 2 axel bolt covers (I dont like the design, they pop in too easy and therefore pop out too easy) Also lost a bolt that holds on my Zartan exhaust hanger.
?

Hi M-Oorb, Did you use the nylock nut with the hanger kit and it still backed out?

backinthesaddleagain · July 13th, 2009, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loaded Moses

You most def check the engine mounting bolts... I've found mine sticking about 2 inches out after a ride... may want to locktite them

Did u feel any unusual vibration during the ride?
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June 27th, 2009, 11:38 PM	#1
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Make sure you tighten your bolts!!!! Well folks, I'm somewhat mad at myself. Long story short, I was going to take my sister somewhere on the back of the bike, and she found out for me that something was missing. The bolt that holds on my left passenger peg, and holds up my left exhaust pipe apparently fell out. My peg is completely gone, as is the small bracket that holds it and lets it fold in/out. I immediately got in my parent's car and bought some new bolts (just replaced both sides temporarily until I get the AP exhaust and some new rear pegs ). My bike is fully intact now and I'm going to double-check all the rest of my bolts tomorrow after I change the oil. I also retraced my ride of that day to see if I could at least find the peg. No luck. Just thought I'd share that and make sure you all remember to tighten all your bolts. __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

June 28th, 2009, 01:05 AM	#2
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June 28th, 2009, 07:43 AM	#4
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Yup - I've lost a fairing bolt somehow - ordering some tonight - let me know if anyone needs anything __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

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patw ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 338	Prefix: I know next to nothing about mechanics but I'll ask anyways. Is there any advantage to putting some bolt/nut holding product like LocTite on everything to remove the need to check so often? __________________________________________________ 2013 CRF250L 1985 GL1200 Interstate

June 28th, 2009, 10:35 AM	#8
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June 28th, 2009, 07:35 AM	#3
Jerry ninjette.org member Name: Jerry Location: California Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 178	Fasteners I've found loose: Engine mounting bolt nuts Clutch cover Chain adjusters everyone should go over the whole bike once in a while

June 28th, 2009, 08:27 AM	#5
Loaded Moses ninjette.org newbie Name: Jonathan Location: Plano Tx Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250 Posts: 5	You most def check the engine mounting bolts... I've found mine sticking about 2 inches out after a ride... may want to locktite them

June 28th, 2009, 09:20 AM	#6
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Ive lost 2 axel bolt covers (I dont like the design, they pop in too easy and therefore pop out too easy) Also lost a bolt that holds on my Zartan exhaust hanger. Everyone go outside and tighten everything now(Ill re-tighten the bolts that hold my head to my neck cause I think im losing my mind with all these missing pieces...anyone know what I should torque to?

June 28th, 2009, 10:57 AM	#9
Obsidian ninjette.org member Name: Brandon Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja EX250R Posts: 156	I was coming to a stop one day when I first got the bike. No biggie. I popped it into neutral at this LONG light. Light turns green... I go to pop her in first and commence the take off. good deal. now for second and wait... wtf is this? It's sooooo loose? I pull into the first turn I can safely in first gear and take a look. One of the bolts that hold that assembly on where the left side foot peg is vibrated out and fell out somewhere. I pulled out the toolkit and checked everything out. The other bolt was loose a bit so I took that bolt out, put it into the top hole and tightened the ever loving crap out of it. Then I gave it a once over and nothing else was loose. Just my story. That tool kit saved my tail. __________________________________________________

June 28th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#10
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Great advice. Now, if someone will post a safety wire article, that would be great. I want to safety wire my oil plugs... __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

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