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put some blue locktite on there and spin it back in with impact/air rachetYou will need to make a suitable tool even if you manage to spin it out with an impact wrench. Why? You need to reassemble it when you're done, and you will need to torque the allen bolt. Don't forget to use non-permanent thread lock when reassembling. Ed
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If it does come loose you will know real quick. Oil will be dripping but as I said, I have never had any problems with this method. Good Luck
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You can try this if you like, but I would recommend you follow the instructions in the manual regarding torque and thread lock! If I was paying someone to do it I would be pissed if I saw them just spin it tight with an air tool until it feels like it's about to strip and forget the locktite. So why wouldn't I do it correctly if I was doing the job myself? Making a suitable tool is not difficult for anyone with a little imagination, and doing the job right is its own reward. Sorry if this sounds insulting taildragger1197, but folks who don't own a torque wrench shouldn't work on these, or any, bikes. Ed
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taildragger1197 wrote: Reassembly is just the opposite of disassembly. Just let it spin until the mass of the inner tube causes the allen bolt to tighten up. If you are not careful, you can strip the threads so don't over do it. There is no need to lock-tite it because with the axle installed it can't back out. I have used this method for years and have never had any problems. I know this sounds overly simple (DUH) but it works. With a good air impact and enough air pressure it will work.
You can try this if you like, but I would recommend you follow the instructions in the manual regarding torque and thread lock! If I was paying someone to do it I would be pissed if I saw them just spin it tight with an air tool until it feels like it's about to strip and forget the locktite. So why wouldn't I do it correctly if I was doing the job myself? Making a suitable tool is not difficult for anyone with a little imagination, and doing the job right is its own reward. Sorry if this sounds insulting taildragger1197, but folks who don't own a torque wrench shouldn't work on these, or any, bikes. Ed
That's OK. I won't be insulted. I know I am the new guy around here and no one knows me from beans. Just trying to be of SOME help.
However I didn't say tighten until it's about to strip. I was warning against over tightening it. And yes I have a torque wrench. In fact I have at least 4 in my boxes.
EVERY bolt on your bike has a torque spec. Do you torque EVERY bolt to spec?
Sorry if I am stepping on someones toes.
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i own a couple torque wrenches,theres just certain places i dont feel the need to use them on and after 30 years of jacking with these bikes ive yet to have an issue caused by a dampner bolt backing out.
You took the words right outta my mouth.
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