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[Chief]

Ok, kewl. At least those are local.

BTW - Riding it (locally) until I get the nut replaced will not do any harm will it?

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

No harm although the chance that the other one will spin off is greater, but probably not likely in a short amount of time. I just went downstairs and have four of them here. Maybe I can bribe you with them. 

[Fired00d]

Heck, you meet us there and I'll give you some fer free.

Ok, before one of the Chitheads get in here and see that post under this topic.....

"Chuck is going to give me an exhaust nut for my motorcycle free!!!!"

Working Friday and more then likely I'll ride the bike to work, and I've been thinking about asking my Chief if I can take a long lunch and use some comp/vacation time.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Hoist!]

Ok, before one of the Chitheads get in here and see that post under this topic.....

"Chuck is going to give me an exhaust nut for my motorcycle free!!!!"

Working Friday and more then likely I'll ride the bike to work, and I've been thinking about asking my Chief if I can take a long lunch and use some comp/vacation time.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Chief just gave ya permission!

And it's easier to ask for forgiveness I thought!

Hoist!

[Fired00d]

No harm although the chance that the other one will spin off is greater, but probably not likely in a short amount of time. I just went downstairs and have four of them here. Maybe I can bribe you with them. 

I'll check the one that is remaining and make sure it is snug in the meantime. Thanks.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

Chief just gave ya permission!

And it's easier to ask for forgiveness I thought!

Hoist!

Better to get permission at this stage of the game. I'm trying to get the Chief to create/have a position for me past July so I don't have to retire.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Chief]

Ok, before one of the Chitheads get in here and see that post under this topic.....

"Chuck is going to give me an exhaust nut for my motorcycle free!!!!"

Working Friday and more then likely I'll ride the bike to work, and I've been thinking about asking my Chief if I can take a long lunch and use some comp/vacation time.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

As honorary Chief myself, permission granted.

[Fired00d]

As honorary Chief myself, permission granted.

Hell, you'll probably say it's alright for me to stay past July and not have to retire too wouldn't you.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Chief]

Hell, you'll probably say it's alright for me to stay past July and not have to retire too wouldn't you.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Well duh. 

[hard10]

From the little time I've spent on this site, I think Dr. Freud died too soon. He should have lived long enough to join this website. No offense

I told you that you were going to fit right in!

Now, back to Fired00d's nut problem...

[Boatman]

Gary-

The wrench/socket size for the exhaust nuts is 1/2"..  If the missing nut is on the rear cylinder, I can't remember if it is the upper or lower one but you have to use a 1/2" open end wrench that has been cut in two (meaning the wrench can only be about 2" long).   With TD's, it is hard/impossible to get a socket on it.  On the other three, I use 1/4" drive ratchet and long or shallow sockets with extensions as needed.  Hope this helps.  I carry a couple spare nuts after reading Hogbreaths problems last year.

If you don't see any black soot around the exhaust flange, i think the gasket/doughnut is ok..  The part # of the nut is 7593  ..

Bob

[Fired00d]

Just my luck it is on the rear cylinder, and it's the bottom nut. The top one was also loose, but I was able to take some of the slack out. I was using a 9/16 socket, but it started to act like it was slipping so I quit while I was ahead. Never seems to fail whenever something goes wrong for me it requires a special tool. I'll be making a trip back to the dealer more then likely to get the nut, so I might try to borrow one of those special tools from my tech. One good thing is I don't see any soot so gasket may still be intact.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[SPIDERMAN]

1/4" drive, 1/2" deepwell socket works best Gary.

 The wall thickness of the 1/4" drive allows for more clearance around the heatshields

You need a short ( 6")  extension as well.

B B

[Fired00d]

Thanks. I do have a set of deepwell sockets so I'll try the 1/2" tomorrow.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Spike]

Ace Hardware has an unbelievable selection of speciality nuts and bolts. I found some chrome bolts to replace those tiny black ones in the latches of the hard bags with ease there.

[grc]

Loctite won't do much good on an exhaust stud, since application of heat is how you break Loctite loose for disassembly.  The best approach is a flanged prevailing torque lock nut.  Don't bother with the Nylock type, the high temps would melt the nylon, but get the type that is crimped (the hole will look a little egg shaped).  Another alternative is to use free running nuts, but add a second nut as a jam nut. 

Jerry