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Scoot This => Open Mic => Topic started by: Pieman on July 19, 2009, 09:25:36 AM
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Ok, so after hearing about Bondo's belt breaking I got to thinking. I just rolled past 4500mi on my scoot. I figured I would take a look at my belt and see if it was in good shape or see if I needed to get a new one. I also thought I would have a look at my rollers, I have noticed the scoot is starting to get a little sluggish at take-off. Anyway, when I was trying to take the first bolt out of the variator cover the head of the bolt snapped off. I am afraid that if I take the scoot in for repair it will cost big $$$. There are eight other bolts holding the cover on so I am also wondering if the 1 broken bolt is a big deal. Also wondering if I can still ride with the broken bolt of if I'm grounded until I can get it fixed. I still need to get a look at the belt and rollers. I am assuming the broken bolt will have to be drilled out and then the hole will have to be tapped for a larger bolt. I'm a little gun-shy about trying to do anything more because I'm afraid I'll fuck it up more than I already have. Does anyone have any suggestions or does anyone know how to fix the problem?
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As far as trying to get the other bolts off, you could try spraying some WD-40 on them and letting them soak for a while. That's what I do when getting rusted bolts off of the '75 F-250. Remeber, He-Man, righty tighty lefty loosie. If you need a hand with something, let me know.
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Aw, Geesh! That has got to SUCK! I have no advice on that at all. Duh. Just letting you know I feel for you man.
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Once you get all of the other bolts out that one will be exposed by at least a quarter of an inch when you remove the cover!
Then use penetrating lube and you should be able to back it out without drilling! ;)
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"penetrating lube" hehe
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Once you get all of the other bolts out that one will be exposed by at least a quarter of an inch when you remove the cover!
Then use penetrating lube and you should be able to back it out without drilling! ;)
Unfortunately the bolt broke past the start of the threads in the hole so I think drilling is the only option. I am too nervous about trying to back out another bolt. My service light came on last night on my way home so I will be bringing the scoot down to Sportique on Tuesday for the oil change. I will just have to have them open the cover for the belt/roller inspection. Hope fully they can fix the broken bolt without breaking me. I don't know if I did something wrong or not. The bolt that broke looks like it was made from white (pot) metal. I get the feeling that I am screwed ( no punn intended ).
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I think you need to try the penetrating lube anyway...
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If that's the case then there are enough bolts to hold the cover on. I stripped one of mine out this spring from all the weight changes I do.
My cover still holds on tight even though it's missing one.
Let us know how it goes...
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All is well that ends well!!! I took my scoot down to Sportique today for it's oil change. They were able to extract the bolt and replace it.( I don't know if they used penetrating oil or not :D). They also replaced the rollers. Big improvement. I need to get a new rear tire. They didn't have any in stock so I'll get it done on the next service. All said and done without the tire $48.
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Sweet!
No drilling!