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DarrenSV650S · 26-10-08, 03:41 PM

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

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?

26-10-08, 03:45 PM

Did you see the engine drop?

DarrenSV650S · 26-10-08, 03:47 PM

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

26-10-08, 03:50 PM

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!

DarrenSV650S · 26-10-08, 03:59 PM

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

Pics,

26-10-08, 04:01 PM

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

DarrenSV650S · 26-10-08, 04:11 PM

Ahh that would be better

26-10-08, 04:13 PM

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?

DarrenSV650S · 26-10-08, 04:20 PM

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

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

26-10-08, 04:25 PM

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

26-10-08, 03:41 PM	#1
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	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 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?

26-10-08, 03:45 PM	#2
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clunk Did you see the engine drop?

26-10-08, 03:47 PM	#3
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Clunk No I just assumed it had because the bolt holes don't line up anymore

26-10-08, 03:50 PM	#4
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clunk 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!

26-10-08, 03:59 PM	#5
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Clunk The bolt didn't seem to want to screw back in but I didn't try to hard because it is bent Pics,

26-10-08, 04:01 PM	#6
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clunk Looks like the spacer moved because the bolt was bent, not the engine! Last edited by Dangerous Dave; 26-10-08 at 04:01 PM. Reason: Retarded Spelling

26-10-08, 04:11 PM	#7
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Clunk Ahh that would be better

26-10-08, 04:13 PM	#8
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clunk 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?

26-10-08, 04:20 PM	#9
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Clunk No the bike is away for the winter now. Too salty It was stiff at first but it did move with a screwdriver. {PHEW!}

26-10-08, 04:25 PM	#10
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clunk Okay then, wait for the new bolt and put it in. Thought you would be relieved.

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