Clutch Spring Bolts

smerch69 · Aug 2, 2014

Broke one of my clutch spring bolts, question is can i just get a regular bolt and washer and use that or do i have to get a new set of OEM bolts? Wasent paying attention to torque wrench and snapped the bolt.

2strokesteve89 · Aug 2, 2014

smerch69:
Broke one of my clutch spring bolts, question is can i just get a regular bolt and washer and use that or do i have to get a new set of OEM bolts? Wasent paying attention to torque wrench and snapped the bolt.

Bolts are bolts, as long as the dimensions are the same, go for it.you did get the old bolt out right?

smerch69 · Aug 2, 2014

2strokesteve89:
Bolts are bolts, as long as the dimensions are the same, go for it.you did get the old bolt out right?

No i dident attempt taking it out yet, but thanks!

smerch69 · Aug 3, 2014

2strokesteve89:
Bolts are bolts, as long as the dimensions are the same, go for it.you did get the old bolt out right?

Any advice on how to get it out? Its broke off inside of the threads so i cant just turn it with vicegrips.

2strokesteve89 · Aug 3, 2014

smerch69:
Any advice on how to get it out? Its broke off inside of the threads so i cant just turn it with vicegrips.

The old fashioned way, center punch....dead center. Drill, try to extract. If that fails, drill oversize and install a helicoil.

smerch69 · Aug 3, 2014

2strokesteve89:
The old fashioned way, center punch....dead center. Drill, try to extract. If that fails, drill oversize and install a helicoil.

All i did was spin it out with a flathead screw driver, haha took 2 seconds. Gonna be careful next time

cleonard · Aug 3, 2014

If any is sticking out at all you can cut a slot with a dremel and cut off wheel. Then use a flat blade screwdriver.

Left hand drill bits are the best for the drill the center method. They usually catch and out it comes.

Mihylo33 · Aug 3, 2014

Get a new oem bolt ASAP. They are designed to break that's why they have a specified torque of 8lbs. You can use a standard bolt to get you through the weekend just remove it ASAP when you are done riding.

2strokesteve89 · Aug 3, 2014

Mihylo33:
Get a new oem bolt ASAP. They are designed to break that's why they have a specified torque of 8lbs. You can use a standard bolt to get you through the weekend just remove it ASAP when you are done riding.

Huh.....I didn't know that, hey I lurned sumtin two day

smerch69 · Aug 3, 2014

If i replace my clutch basket, i dont have to get a new inner hub right? Clutch basket is really notched

bobkyle2 · Aug 3, 2014

Nope, You can just replace basket.

smerch69 · Aug 3, 2014

Anyone know where i can order bolts from besides dealer? I live 3hrs down the highway from the city in a town.

cleonard · Aug 3, 2014

Mihylo33:
Get a new oem bolt ASAP. They are designed to break that's why they have a specified torque of 8lbs. You can use a standard bolt to get you through the weekend just remove it ASAP when you are done riding.

Does ASAP cover the clutch bolt I replaced in my XR600 almost 15 years ago? Are these really "special" bolts?

Mihylo33 · Aug 3, 2014

cleonard:
Does ASAP cover the clutch bolt I replaced in my XR600 almost 15 years ago? Are these really "special" bolts?

Yes they are special bolts specifically designed to snap when over torqued. T bolts are modeled after them. t bolts are what they use in all new steel construction so everything is automatically torqued at the engineers specs. When the nut reaches the predetermined torque the top half of the bolt or nut snaps off.

smerch69 · Aug 3, 2014

Mihylo33:
Yes they are special bolts specifically designed to snap when over torqued. T bolts are modeled after them. t bolts are what they use in all new steel construction so everything is automatically torqued at the engineers specs. When the nut reaches the predetermined torque the top half of the bolt or nut snaps off.

So whats the big deal of using regualr bolts aslong as they fit and are torqued to spec?