tayto94 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 I took the bash plate off when I was giving th bike a complete going over, had the bike on the lift and swingarm out so said i might aswell. Coming off it sene lik it was under a right bit of stress, as if it was bent round then bolts put on. Is there any knack or trick to getting them back on? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akamont Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 I took the bash plate off when I was giving th bike a complete going over, had the bike on the lift and swingarm out so said i might aswell. Coming off it sene lik it was under a right bit of stress, as if it was bent round then bolts put on. Is there any knack or trick to getting them back on? Cheers try using a ratchet strap around seat and under bash plate with bike back on stand help of another person helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedco Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Fit the rear bolts, then get some woodwork clamps. Clamp the bashplate & frame at the front next to the bolt hole. Then pop in the bolt. Also you can use a longer bolt as you are tightening the clamp to help line things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayto94 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 I tried it with the front bolts in and ratchting the bike but wasnt lining up, will try fitting the rear ones first then clamping thefront.Jesus they are tight to put it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony27 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Bend it in a press, every time you land on the bashplate you're basically trying to straighten it out. If you don't have access to a press you can do it using a couple of blocks of wood & a sledgehammer Any time I take mine off I make sure to do it at work so I can get it bent back to the correct shape which means no load on the bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Bend it in a press, every time you land on the bashplate you're basically trying to straighten it out. If you don't have access to a press you can do it using a couple of blocks of wood & a sledgehammer Any time I take mine off I make sure to do it at work so I can get it bent back to the correct shape which means no load on the bolts He's right simple as that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnybmac Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 I put front bolts on the used mole grips either side to pull the back up and get a bolt in with a bit of the nut on, you can just get enough without blocking the bolthole, did one side then other then tightened it up abit more, same on front then nipped them all up together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 It sounds like your bolts are miles away from lining up, so like Tony27 says, you're going to have to 're-structure' that bash plate first..good luck. I had the same problem with a previous bike and I had to take my plate to a engineering workshop with a press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayto94 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 I think 'the persuader' will be getting to know my bash plate very well for this one http://www.google.ie/imgres?imgurl=http://media.rei.com/media/674917Lrg.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.gear.com/p/coghlans-rubber-tent-peg-mallet-stake-puller&usg=__-UxreruBcOc6hXgNJ2_N14SzGog=&h=440&w=440&sz=10&hl=en&start=0&sig2=cpN0QeKVSUz9ONhd25TyMw&zoom=1&tbnid=dG-YbAu98vMUTM:&tbnh=131&tbnw=140&ei=qXjeTdmXLseIhQfG5pDFCg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dmallet%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D574%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=594&page=1&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0&tx=35&ty=92&biw=1024&bih=574 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geebee Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Hi Re fitting bash plate. With the earlier Shercos, I start the underneath bolts, then use a long bolt in one side at the front. I pull the plate up with these, then fit the missing front bolt and then exchange the long bolt. This works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stecks Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 I used to use an old metal fire 'poker' to align the holes on my OSSA. The proper thing to do is as the others say, try to get the shape back as it was, otherwise there is too much stress on the bolts. Also, if the plate has 'flattened' it may soon impinge on the crank case or gear box or whatever it is supposed to be protecting, and transfer the forces through and damage the casings...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt531 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I am in the process of refitting mine after it hit & split my cluth cover on my 2011 290 fist ride out it too will now be meeting a new friend called mr hammer !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayto94 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 I got it back on by outting in the two bottom ones loosely,then using ratchet straps and clamps to align the front holes,then just slot the bolts in..the bolts might be under a bit of stress but its the best i could get it!!!now all i gotta do is start hitting it of rocks!!!!or not if i was any good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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