Problems related?

[OldNTired]

Originally Posted by Maggie

I thought I was in the same hot water when I removed the clutch cover (despite having read the warning on an excellent post about it) and didn't note which size bolt went where. However, the parts microfiche you can download here showed me where each different bolt should go. Whew! Thanks GZ forum! First, for all the great posts on how to do stuff and then all the encouragement. I do have a "mistakes made" post I need to write about that repair though...UGH! :retard:

Thanks, I'll try that. I always use the parts fiche from the dealer, but the one they have doesn't show where the different lengths go. I shows where 'a' bolt goes, but doesn't show the length that goes there.

[OldNTired]

Originally Posted by Maggie

I thought I was in the same hot water when I removed the clutch cover (despite having read the warning on an excellent post about it) and didn't note which size bolt went where. However, the parts microfiche you can download here showed me where each different bolt should go. Whew! Thanks GZ forum! First, for all the great posts on how to do stuff and then all the encouragement. I do have a "mistakes made" post I need to write about that repair though...UGH! :retard:

Well, thanks for the 'try', but that fiche doesn't list the lengths either.

[Water Warrior 2]

Is it possible to just use a zip tie to determine the depth of the bolt holes and then compare the bolt lengths?

[jonathan180iq]

I was going to suggest something along those lines.

I know it's hindsight and doesn't need to be said, but because manufacturers just love making bolts 1,000 different lengths, I always carry a spare piece of cardboard outside with me when I'm working on something new or taking something apart for the first time. Just punch the bolts/screws whatever into the cardboard and make yourself a note for orientation.



I used to just lay things out in proper order on a table. But I'm really bad about turning around when I'm in a hurry and knocking or bumping something and throwing that all out of whack.

[OldNTired]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Is it possible to just use a zip tie to determine the depth of the bolt holes and then compare the bolt lengths?

I never thought of that! Either zip ties or those bamboo skewers you use on the grill,
they wouldn't bend as easily.
Thanks. I'll try it this evening.

[OldNTired]

Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

I was going to suggest something along those lines.

I know it's hindsight and doesn't need to be said, but because manufacturers just love making bolts 1,000 different lengths, I always carry a spare piece of cardboard outside with me when I'm working on something new or taking something apart for the first time. Just punch the bolts/screws whatever into the cardboard and make yourself a note for orientation.



I used to just lay things out in proper order on a table. But I'm really bad about turning around when I'm in a hurry and knocking or bumping something and throwing that all out of whack.

That's a great idea, I used to do that myself, a long time ago.
Sometimes age brings you wisdom, but sometimes makes you forget
some of the things that helped so much in tthe past.
Thanks, I'll start doing that again.

[OldNTired]

Originally Posted by OldNTired

Not much to report. Had to clean up a bit after the storms, neighbor was worried his kid would get hurt by tree that got knocked over.

So, I had enough time to lock pushrod for the cam chain tension adjuster, then spent a few minutes trying to understand what they meant by 'remove the 'cam chain tension adjuster'!
The image is so poor that you can't tell if it is the smaller piece or the bigger piece that that one sits in. I decided to go for the larger of the two (held by two hex-key bolts.
Then I found out that I no longer have any Metric hex-keys. And by then it was too late to drive to a hardware or tool store.
Unless, of course, someone tells me that I am about to remove the wrong piece!

[OldNTired]

Well, to make a short story even shorter:
Got the Metric hex keys on Friday, finished the job shortly after.
Ordering parts, gaskets, sealers on Monday.
Should only take an hour or two to have the bike running after they come in.
Thanks for all the info, help, advice, and laughs.

[Water Warrior 2]

Sounds great. You must be a far better mechanic than I will ever be.

[OldNTired]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Sounds great. You must be a far better mechanic than I will ever be.

I doubt it.
But, I do learn quickly when others help.
And I learned something when ordering the parts I need. With bolts, the length of the bolt is
part of the part number! Look at the last three digits of the bolt part number,
ignore the last digit. The two digits BEFORE the last are the length. Or so they say. I'll verify that when I reassemble.
The parts won't be in until the end of the week.