Minimal damage under the stator cover

[VaBusa]

I pulled the bike apart last night...didn't take long to find out what happened, though I honestly don't know the reason why. I used loctite, and yes, it was the kind recommended in the instructions...didn't tighten 'em enough perhaps? Or working with an oil filled compartment compromised the loctite's effectiveness? What do I know?

Anyway, it's quite obvious...lots of metal flake to clean up (clearly seen sticking to every magnetic part), but from what I can tell, it's from the damaged bolt and not wear on other parts.

 

[VaBusa]

This is exactly how it looked when I pulled it apart...that damaged bolt is stuck, so I'll need Mike's help to get it out and not damage anything further. The other two bolts were working their way out as well...all 3, crap...every other bolt I put in is holding...

 

[VaBusa]

You can see where the bolt was rubbing, but the surface feels consistent and I don't think anything's been damaged too badly...I hope

 

[VaBusa]

And my helpers for the evening because Mike had to work late...they'll be helping me get it back together and change the oil and filter as soon as this is fixed...

They were both very helpful and suddenly thought my bike was cool (Dad's brainwashed 'em to think Harleys are all that matters)

 

[proud dad]

don't leave no metal behind that could scar a engine.should change the oil and filter to be safe.

I spoke too soon on the oil change

 

[Wag]

Looks pretty much inconsequential, for the most part. Just a little scare.

Hope you get it back in shape momentarily.

--Wag--

 

[VaBusa]

Close up of the damaged bolt that's created a metallic mess

 

[VaBusa]

(proud dad @ Jul. 26 2007,08:36) don't leave no metal behind that could scar a engine.should change the oil and filter to be safe.

Yep, on the list...

 

[VaBusa]

(Wag @ Jul. 26 2007,08:36) Looks pretty much inconsequential, for the most part.  Just a little scare.

Hope you get it back in shape momentarily.

--Wag--

It was better than I thought...I was really afraid I'd pull that stator cover off and see huge chucks of metal

Just a bump in the road...

Anyone that's putting a new cover on, just tighten those bolts down good...maybe use some duct tape

 

[VaBusa]

One more shot of the boys helping me...they'll love seeing this thread

So, that's it guys and gals...just don't mess up like I did!

NOT a problem with the stator cover itself, which I never thought it was...so, install 'em because they look good...

 

[proud dad]

I looked up the torque specs....3 stator bolts 7 ft. lbs.
stater cover bolts 7 ft.lbs.

or 84 in. lbs.

 

[VaBusa]

(proud dad @ Jul. 26 2007,08:50) I looked up the torque specs....3 stator bolts 7 ft. lbs.
                                                   stater cover bolts 7 ft.lbs.

                                                      or 84 in. lbs.

THANK YOU! I was just going to look for that myself!!!

Awesome...

 

[Professor]

I’m glad it doesn’t look too bad.

A common failure of thread locking compounds is inadequate surface preparation. The oil will prevent it from doing its job. I use electrical contact cleaner. Look for something advertised as leaving no residue. If it is really bad, I use a heavier duty cleaner made for brakes, air dry and then use the electrical contact cleaner. In critical fasteners that were common to loosen (virtually everything that was on my Harley) I use a activator/primer for anaerobic sealers.

Short story get it squeaky clean with some contact cleaner and put it back together with some thread locker.

 

[PDBusa]

(Professor @ Jul. 26 2007,09:01) I’m glad it doesn’t look too bad.

A common failure of thread locking compounds is inadequate surface preparation. The oil will prevent it from doing its job. I use electrical contact cleaner. Look for something advertised as leaving no residue. If it is really bad, I use a heavier duty cleaner made for brakes, air dry and then use the electrical contact cleaner. In critical fasteners that were common to loosen (virtually everything that was on my Harley) I use a activator/primer for anaerobic sealers.

Short story get it squeaky clean with some contact cleaner and put it back together with some thread locker.

Hey 'Chelle, maybe you should've used nail polish!

Glad it isn't worse. How'd you know things were amiss? I missed thread I guess.

 

[PDBusa]

Of course you'll need to clean with TP first!

 

[PDBusa]

Yes, TP. It isn't just for decorating anymore!

 

[VaBusa]

(Professor @ Jul. 26 2007,09:01) I’m glad it doesn’t look too bad.

A common failure of thread locking compounds is inadequate surface preparation. The oil will prevent it from doing its job. I use electrical contact cleaner. Look for something advertised as leaving no residue. If it is really bad, I use a heavier duty cleaner made for brakes, air dry and then use the electrical contact cleaner. In critical fasteners that were common to loosen (virtually everything that was on my Harley) I use a activator/primer for anaerobic sealers.

Short story get it squeaky clean with some contact cleaner and put it back together with some thread locker.

Will do...thanks Rick!

I'm still learning guys...not too much flogging please

And I did not prep the entire area by cleaning off all of the oil, so that's probably exactly what happened...

Live and learn and perhaps someone will avoid screwing up like I did

 

[VaBusa]

(PDBusa @ Jul. 26 2007,09:04) Glad it isn't worse. How'd you know things were amiss? I missed thread I guess.  

I got stuck at work and we had to trailer my Busa home

 The thread took on some post 'hoing, as they all do when I'm involved

Damn, I so could have gotten a good laugh if I'd pulled that stator cover and took shots of all the TP gumming up the works - could have blamed it on you guys...

 

[omslaw]

Glad it wasn't any worse, Michelle! Looks like it will clean up OK. Like Rick said - get everything as clean as possible and then use thread locker...

Hope you're back on Caesar soon!

 

[omslaw]

(PDBusa @ Jul. 26 2007,08:05) Of course you'll need to clean with TP first!