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Luckypants

23-03-09 10:49 AM

Re: Motosliders problems... can't get them on!

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Originally Posted by Thingus (Post 1832440)

Yeh i tried that, haha :p... one on either end but it just won't budge at all.

Someone said something about trying to lift the engine with someone just maybe a couple of mm off the ground? Shouldn't it just come out?

I used a breaker bar (an extra long socket bar) for extra leverage. Came undone without too much drama then.

Thingus

23-03-09 10:50 AM

Re: Motosliders problems... can't get them on!

Ok bit more muscle needed then i guess, but i literally leant on the ******* haha.

MCN_LiamM

23-03-09 10:50 AM

Re: Motosliders problems... can't get them on!

I'd go for a quick spin to get the engine nice and warm then or if you can't do that then get a heat gun on it.

I think heat makes metal shrink and cold makes it expand :confused:

Infact I'm pretty sure that's right.

I fitted my R&G ones after riding home from work so the engine was warm.

Mind you don't burn yourself though.

Thingus

23-03-09 10:51 AM

Re: Motosliders problems... can't get them on!

Yeh i tried warming it up but that's a neat idea. Bike's off the road anyway so a ride's out of the question but a nice long idle won't do any harm!!

Thanks for your help people, replied quicker than i could read.

Dave20046

23-03-09 10:52 AM

Re: Motosliders problems... can't get them on!

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Originally Posted by MCN_LiamM (Post 1832454)

that's wrong liam lol. Heat makes it expand cold makes it shrink. Either way a bit of heating and cooling will inspire some movement I would have thought .
BTW liam I've got those bars out for you took some pictures too if you want em.

Luckypants

23-03-09 10:53 AM

Re: Motosliders problems... can't get them on!

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Originally Posted by MCN_LiamM (Post 1832454)

I think heat makes metal shrink and cold makes it expand :confused:

Completely wrong :rolleyes: Heat makes metal expand.....

From Thingus' description, sounds like the nut is on really tight and he cannot shift it. A breaker bar will help with this as you get a LOT more leverage.

Dave20046

23-03-09 10:54 AM

Re: Motosliders problems... can't get them on!

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Originally Posted by Thingus (Post 1832456)

in that case I wouldn't bother leaving an engine to idle for more than 5minutes can do harm I think. Best just eat some spinach or buy a bigger breaker bar/extend yours. I wouldn't try it with a ratchet might stress the mechanism a bit much.

MCN_LiamM

23-03-09 10:56 AM

Re: Motosliders problems... can't get them on!

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Originally Posted by Luckypants (Post 1832460)

Completely wrong :rolleyes: Heat makes metal expand.....

Well... it was a 50/50. :rolleyes:

I do remember now though

Thingus

23-03-09 10:56 AM

Re: Motosliders problems... can't get them on!

Piece of **** ratchet tool anyway i'll find something in the shed no worries. Yeh heat does expand doens't it -.- i started doubting myself when liam said that but fair play :p

newts924

23-03-09 05:50 PM

Re: Motosliders problems... can't get them on!

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Originally Posted by chasey (Post 1832442)

OT - Anyone able to link me to Motosliders ebay shop? :D

Might have some for sale in a couple of days as i have just got some lowers and they dont fit with them on. Will let you know, if your interested PM me.

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