Clunk
 

I was changing the oil and filter today, so had the fairings off, and I noticed the R and G mount was a little squint. Must of been when I came off a few months ago.

So once the oil was done I started undoing the bent bolt. It's not the one that goes right through the engine, it just goes in a little. As I was undoing it there was a clunk noise:o Looks like the engine has dropped down a little, out of alignment with where the bolt goes.

So when the new bolts arrive, any idea how to get it back in? Jack the engine up?

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Did you see the engine drop?

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No I just assumed it had because the bolt holes don't line up anymore

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So you have taken the bolt out, well that one bolt shouldn't drop the engine as there are a few more holding it up.

Does the bolt go back in, if not then a jack under the sump will lift the engine but be careful as it will also lift the entire bike!

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The bolt didn't seem to want to screw back in but I didn't try to hard because it is bent

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Looks like the spacer moved because the bolt was bent, not the engine!

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Ahh that would be better:D

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Stick you hand in there and see if you can move the spacer a bit, or align it with a screw driver down the hole.

Are you planning on using the bike before a replacement bolt arrives?

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No the bike is away for the winter now. Too salty

It was stiff at first but it did move with a screwdriver. {PHEW!}

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Okay then, wait for the new bolt and put it in. Thought you would be relieved.