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Stripped Bolt while tightening chain need help

Discussion in 'All Terrain Vehicles' started by awoit, Mar 22, 2010.

  1. Mar 22, 2010 at 7:34 PM
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    So i was tightening my chain and as shown on the picture below, the bolt that you loosen to adjust the tightness of the chain stripped on one side.. Anyone have this problem? ive tried using a smaller wrench to try and get it to fit but no luck and ive never ran into this so im not sure how to go about fixin it, ideas?:confused:

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    awoit, Mar 22, 2010
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  2. Mar 22, 2010 at 7:36 PM
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    You mean you rounded the head or stripped the threads? Sounds like you rounded the head. Are the threads in the swingarm messed up? Go get a new bolt at the dealer. Remember, you should have about 1" to 1.5" of play in the chain when sitting on the bike. You always check it when sitting on it.
     
    Beefed Taco, Mar 22, 2010
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  3. Mar 22, 2010 at 7:39 PM
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    x2, and put some anti seize on the new bolt.
     
    steve o 77, Mar 22, 2010
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  4. Mar 22, 2010 at 7:40 PM
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    im srry i misinterpreted.. the threads arent stripped just the head is rounded :rolleyes: but how do i get it out??
     
    awoit, Mar 22, 2010
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  5. Mar 22, 2010 at 7:44 PM
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    vice grips and a lot of penetrating oil?
     
    steve o 77, Mar 22, 2010
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  6. Mar 22, 2010 at 7:45 PM
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    Nut splitter will take care of that nice and quick, buddy of mine did this on his KTM
     
    DieselTech, Mar 22, 2010
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  7. Mar 22, 2010 at 7:46 PM
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    Try hammering a smaller wrench or socket on it.
     
    topgun155, Mar 22, 2010
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  8. Mar 22, 2010 at 7:51 PM
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    Maybe a small pair of vise grips and some patience. And definitely antiseize the new one.
     
    Beefed Taco, Mar 22, 2010
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  9. Mar 22, 2010 at 7:54 PM
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    a punch and a small hole for the point of the punch to sit in, then hammer at the angle that would loosen it, then replace it
     
    Cars0n`, Mar 22, 2010
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  10. Mar 22, 2010 at 7:55 PM
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    vice grips, it happens take off the tire and pull the axel it will be easier to work with
     
    ktmrider, Mar 22, 2010
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