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Post by dawheelzdude on Apr 26, 2013 19:17:21 GMT -5
Cross-cutted thread? Melted thread? This bolt came from my center stand as I realized that I could not tighten it all the way and that it moved in the same direction as the stand when I propped my scooter up (which I do not think I should normally do). Anyone know if I should continue to use this bolt or should I definitely replace it with a new one? Also, would I need to replace the center stand also (which supposedly also contains threads that may be just as messed up?)? Attachments:
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Post by spandi on Apr 26, 2013 19:22:46 GMT -5
Stripped thread. Definitely replace, and while you're at it check all your other bolts and replace any more damaged ones.
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Post by scootnwinn on Apr 26, 2013 19:26:34 GMT -5
DX amen +1
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Post by DaveC on Apr 26, 2013 19:28:42 GMT -5
Would you use a used condom?
Replace it.
No need to replace the entire stand
Use some larger washers on each side of the bolt/nut/head.
And, I agree with going over the whole bike and tighten everything up.
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Post by ramblinman on Apr 26, 2013 20:15:00 GMT -5
lol@ that pic... never seen a bolt quite like that. what they use, tin?  |
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Post by dawheelzdude on Apr 26, 2013 20:28:09 GMT -5
lol yeah it's always the bolts that have problems with these chinese scoots. xP
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Post by gy6girl on Apr 26, 2013 20:33:30 GMT -5
Yes... I'm not sure which is worse.. Chinese plastic or Chinese metal.
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Post by scootnwinn on Apr 26, 2013 20:36:06 GMT -5
I vote for metal
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Post by rockynv on Apr 26, 2013 22:30:24 GMT -5
If that is the bolt the stand pivots on then it is most likely the wrong bolt for the application anyway as it should be a shoulder bolt with no threads where the stand pivots on it. Regardless it needs replacing.
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Post by spandi on Apr 27, 2013 0:08:15 GMT -5
This is why I yanked out all the bolts and replaced them with stainless steel ones from the UK.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Apr 27, 2013 0:09:40 GMT -5
Hmmm....
Looks just like the ones that came out of mine! They really SHOULD have a non-threaded "shoulder" but the Chinese don't seem to think that way... LOL! I lost one of mine and found out when I went to put the scoot on the center-stand. I went to the local Lowe's and got some grade-8 bolts (a little longer) and nuts. I managed to carefully get them all the way through without destroying the threads, then put nuts on the back with thread-locker. No trouble since, but nowadays, I'm VERY careful how I put the scooter on the stand. Lift hard on the back-rack, step hard on the center-stand assist and EASE the scooter back. I try to put as little stress as possible on the stand and its parts, since I see they are a weak spot.
No running backwards and letting the scooter's momentum carry it "over the hump" to skid on the stand a foot or so... LOL! With a little practice, they go right up and on the stand with minimal effort or stress on the stand's marginal parts.
Those grade-8 bolts will still be there after the scooter has been turned into a planter...
Ge gentle...
Leo in Texas
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