fastandyc Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 how come every time you take something off its a big hassle putting it back on! do these parts bend when on the bike stretch? i took the sump gaurd off the bolts nearly took my eye out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuessenhigh Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Yes, the sump guard is under a fair ammount of stress..if thats the right way to describe it. Its been a while since I did one but I seem to remember using g cramps to take the load whilst undoing the bolts, since the first time I ever did it I nearly pulled one of the threads out of the frame on the rear bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 taking the bash plate off is the easy part, putting it back on is fun, i usually put the front ones in loosly and then sit the bike on a stand to bring it up closer and then use some plumbers pliers to squeeze it up enough to get the bolts back in, aparently it helps to hammer it flat if its a bit battered but i've never needed to bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastandyc Posted September 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 cheers benj,that is an idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie pumpkin Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) I use a heavy duty ratchet strap, the type used on lorries, I wrap it all the way round the bike , so the underside is pulling against the bash plate and the frame/petrol tank.. Piece of p*ss 2 minute job ! Edited October 3, 2008 by Dougie Pumpkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastandyc Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I use a heavy duty ratchet strap, the type used on lorries, I wrap it all the way round the bike , so the underside is pulling against bash pla and the the frame/petrol tank.. Piece of p*ss 2 minute job ! top one that man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie pumpkin Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 top one that man! Glad to be of assistance sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastandyc Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 ill be trying it tomorrow,once i collect my woodruff key to get my flywheel on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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