am trying to put on R&G bungs BUT....

[mario_dave]

hey. ive bought a brand new suzuki sv650s k6. am trying to fit the crash bungs but cannot seem to undo the engine axle bolt. it seems really stiff and do not want to pull too hard as it might damage the bike. is there something im missing? thanks.

[SAMMY650]

I don't think you're missing anything....I put them on my SV650 '00 but I had to use one of the longer torque wrenches to get the bolts undone as it gives you more leverage than the standard wrenches.
Hope you get it sorted.

[metalmonkey]

hey. ive bought a brand new suzuki sv650s k6. am trying to fit the crash bungs but cannot seem to undo the engine axle bolt. it seems really stiff and do not want to pull too hard as it might damage the bike. is there something im missing? thanks.

Why dion't you get them fitted? Mine cost £100 fitted and saves the ball ache off putting them on yourself, how much did you pay for them out of interest!
If your in London let me know there are 2 good bike guys who charge £30/hour and know they are doing....good luck

[Biker_Billy]

Why dion't you get them fitted? Mine cost £100 fitted and saves the ball ache off putting them on yourself, how much did you pay for them out of interest!
If your in London let me know there are 2 good bike guys who charge £30/hour and know they are doing....good luck


To be fair mate - R & G's are £70, fitting them is a 30 minute job - think of spending the time doing it yourself, and have a free night at the pub.

My engine bolt was pretty tight - just make sure the socket you are using has a good purchase on the bolthead, and go for it...

[metalmonkey]

To be fair mate - R & G's are £70, fitting them is a 30 minute job - think of spending the time doing it yourself, and have a free night at the pub.

My engine bolt was pretty tight - just make sure the socket you are using has a good purchase on the bolthead, and go for it...

Umm, I was only asking casue I got mine put on the bike when I bought it, I think I payed too much for them probally, but any way they are on the bike and they work.....so I'm happy

[Biker_Billy]

Umm, I was only asking casue I got mine put on the bike when I bought it, I think I payed too much for them probally, but any way they are on the bike and they work.....so I'm happy

Fair enough - you probably got a decent deal if you were buying the bike from them...

[Mark_h]

The engine mount nut has a metal locking ring built into it. A bit like the nylon ring on the nyloc nuts but about 10 times stronger. You'll need a six sided socket that fits the flats rather than a 12 cornered one that just fits the corners. Then a big long lever like a torque wrench then it'll come off.

Be careful though. Make sure your chosen socket fits inside the recess on the bung. If you go out to buy a socket for the job, take the bung with you as there is very little space between the nut and the bung. Cheaper sockets often have thicker walls and will just not fit.

Other problem is the nut used by suzuki has a thread bigger than usually in a nut of that diameter so if you mangle the nut you'll only get another from a suzuki dealer.

In theory you should replace the nut anyway but I just threadlocked it back on.

And when you do it all up again the torque settigns are VERY tight so you'll need to borrow a decent torque wrench and something to hold the otherside.

Good luck.

[LouLou]

When I tried to undo the bolt it just wouldn't shift...ended up breaking the socket but I think it must have been weakened in the first place. Solved the problem with a nice new impact socket and a long handled ratchet...thing is 100 fitted would have been cheaper lol :D

[Luckypants]

thing is 100 fitted would have been cheaper lol :DNoooooo!!! You now have a new tool :D Tools are good!

Ditto the above about quality, well fitting socket. I used a breaker bar on mine (long socket handle) and it came undone without too much fuss.

[thor]

Might be worth getting a breaker bar. Like others have said, it's fun to do it yourself and then you keep the tools.

[LouLou]

Noooooo!!! You now have a new tool :D Tools are good!

Unless your other half "loses" them in his tip of a garage. He's an electrician but can I ever find a pair of pliers or a screwdriver when I need them?? :rolleyes:

[jambo]

I have a set of "persuaders" that will undo or crack any given nut :D

Impact sockets and breaker bars, a fine substitute for upper body strength :D

[Lakes_Puma]

Ditto Jambo,

I fitted mine recently and using an impact socket and a 24inch braker bar I had no trouble at all.

[mario_dave]

thanks everyone. ive done it now. just got the mallet on it! lol. only took 5 mins after that! now im gonna think about accessorising, blue bolts, blue bar ends and all that!

[ASM-Forever]

now im gonna think about accessorising, blue bolts, blue bar ends and all that!

Chavtastic. :p

[Lozzo]

Unless your other half "loses" them in his tip of a garage. He's an electrician but can I ever find a pair of pliers or a screwdriver when I need them?? :rolleyes:

I like things tidy:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2336/1507806002_a6ca8eaa7a_b.jpg

Just need to clear the garage a bit:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/78131584@N00/1506948115/

[Lozzo]

now im gonna think about accessorising, blue bolts, blue bar ends and all that!

That's the simple way to make it look cack, use your imagination and do something different.