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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: stockman on April 27, 2011, 10:05:40 PM

Title: Threaded stud
Post by: stockman on April 27, 2011, 10:05:40 PM

On the left side of the motorcycle where the clamp going around the exhaust pipe is attached to a stud1/2" in dia roughly. Is that stud removable? Could I get a longer one? I'm adding a side stand I picked up locally from a BMW repair shop and really would like to have that stud 1/2" longer to accommodate the the bracket that the clevis for the stand is mounted to. It's not entirely necessary, I could maybe find a hex nut that is shorter or use a nyloc nut. Anyone know?

Title: Re: Threaded stud
Post by: wilcom on April 27, 2011, 10:16:48 PM

I think your talking about the thru bolt that mounts the engine, It has a nut on both ends, loosen the right side and tap it farther to the left so you'll have more bolt to work with.

Title: Re: Threaded stud
Post by: stockman on April 28, 2011, 06:27:50 AM

Ok great that's perfect. Never would have thought it's that simple. Thanks

Title: Re: Threaded stud
Post by: stockman on April 30, 2011, 11:14:31 AM

What would be the appropriate torque for the engine mounting bolts?
Just to make sure I don't have them too tight or loose.

Title: Re: Threaded stud
Post by: montmil on April 30, 2011, 01:56:52 PM

Your shop manual will have all the torque specs you'll need.

Monte

Title: Re: Threaded stud
Post by: stockman on April 30, 2011, 07:40:41 PM

Yes I know.