Replacing rear frame cover bolts

joshf123 · 03-07-2010, 11:05 AM

Hey guys. One of my rear frame cover pieces is missing one bolt, and the other is barely holding on because the nut is rusted to it. i can get my fingers underneath the passenger seat and work a new bolt into the hole, but i can't get a grip on it to tighten the nut. it appears as though i have to completely remove the entire back part of the bike to get this done. could someone give me a step by step on how to replace these bolts? any input is appreciated.

patrick_777 · 03-07-2010, 12:45 PM

Search through the board a bit. Many of us have done something like this when putting on saddle bag supports, sissy bars or other farkles. Here's a good thread on it, if I'm fully understanding your dilemma.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1346

joshf123 · 03-07-2010, 02:14 PM

i got it. it was actually pretty easy once i realized a wrench has 2 sides lol. the head of the bolts are hard to grip once you get them into the slots, so the easiest way i found to do it is to slide the bolt into the slot, work the circular end of the wrench around the head of the bolt, and just hold it there with one hand while tightening the nut with another wrench. it was fairly easy once i got the wrench to lock onto the head of the bolt. thanks for replying and i hope my method will help others in the future

patrick_777 · 03-07-2010, 03:13 PM

Sounds like the method I used.

03-07-2010, 11:05 AM	#1
joshf123 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: hattiesburg, ms Posts: 15	Replacing rear frame cover bolts Hey guys. One of my rear frame cover pieces is missing one bolt, and the other is barely holding on because the nut is rusted to it. i can get my fingers underneath the passenger seat and work a new bolt into the hole, but i can't get a grip on it to tighten the nut. it appears as though i have to completely remove the entire back part of the bike to get this done. could someone give me a step by step on how to replace these bolts? any input is appreciated. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-07-2010, 12:45 PM	#2
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Replacing rear frame cover bolts Search through the board a bit. Many of us have done something like this when putting on saddle bag supports, sissy bars or other farkles. Here's a good thread on it, if I'm fully understanding your dilemma. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1346 __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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03-07-2010, 02:14 PM	#3
joshf123 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: hattiesburg, ms Posts: 15	Re: Replacing rear frame cover bolts i got it. it was actually pretty easy once i realized a wrench has 2 sides lol. the head of the bolts are hard to grip once you get them into the slots, so the easiest way i found to do it is to slide the bolt into the slot, work the circular end of the wrench around the head of the bolt, and just hold it there with one hand while tightening the nut with another wrench. it was fairly easy once i got the wrench to lock onto the head of the bolt. thanks for replying and i hope my method will help others in the future Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-07-2010, 03:13 PM	#4
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Replacing rear frame cover bolts Sounds like the method I used. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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