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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: TitanMonsterS4R on December 03, 2013, 06:09:34 AM

Title: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: TitanMonsterS4R on December 03, 2013, 06:09:34 AM
What the best way to get to the vertical header exhaust bolts on the S4R? They're not in the easiest location.....
Title: Re: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: Speeddog on December 03, 2013, 08:53:31 AM
A selection of 1/4" extensions and a universal-joint.

Break them loose with a box wrench first.
Title: Re: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: brad black on December 04, 2013, 12:00:45 AM
wtf is a box wrench?  or is it just merican for a spanner?
Title: Re: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: Howie on December 04, 2013, 03:55:56 AM
Closed end spanner

http://www.mscdirect.com/product/63751556?src=pla&008=-99&007=Search&pcrid=25122934024&006=25122934024&005=53304003664&004=7506853024&002=2167139&mkwid=sSzHB3y0C (http://www.mscdirect.com/product/63751556?src=pla&008=-99&007=Search&pcrid=25122934024&006=25122934024&005=53304003664&004=7506853024&002=2167139&mkwid=sSzHB3y0C)|dc&cid=PLA-Google-PLA+-+Test_sSzHB3y0C_PLA__25122934024_c_S&026=-99&025=c
Title: Re: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: jjjrules on December 04, 2013, 04:04:54 AM
Referred to often as a ring spanner - box wrench - pfffffttt
Title: Re: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: Howie on December 04, 2013, 04:08:09 AM
Quote from: jjjrules on December 04, 2013, 04:04:54 AM
Referred to often as a ring spanner - box wrench - pfffffttt

http://www.sears.com/search=spanner+wrench?viewItems=25&storeId=10153&levels=Tools&sid=ISx20070515x00001a&psid=21x1434434&knshCrid=713084&k_clickID=2ad9320a-3da4-e128-0230-000039ce1802 (http://www.sears.com/search=spanner+wrench?viewItems=25&storeId=10153&levels=Tools&sid=ISx20070515x00001a&psid=21x1434434&knshCrid=713084&k_clickID=2ad9320a-3da4-e128-0230-000039ce1802)    :P
Title: Re: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: jjjrules on December 04, 2013, 06:20:33 AM
Its all in the geography

http://www.sidchrome.com.au/category/ringspannersets (http://www.sidchrome.com.au/category/ringspannersets)

Title: Re: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: TitanMonsterS4R on December 04, 2013, 06:43:44 AM
Got them off but good God the top bolt is damn near impossible to get to. Small window through the trellis frame. This exhaust from StradaFab better be the bees knees and I know it is.  [drool] [drool]
Title: Re: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: oldndumb on December 04, 2013, 07:19:32 AM
Box wrench or box end. Asking for a spanner in Murrica, when you need a box end, will usually get you a puzzled look.  :)

MonstaS2R, are you using the extension and universal joint to get to it from the rear of the bike? I find it much easier that way. Depending on the universal, sometimes a bit of masking tape around them will eliminate any excessive floppiness.

Remember, you gotta be smarter than the machine.  ;)
Title: Re: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: the_Journeyman on December 04, 2013, 07:30:28 AM
Those are a pain.  I got mine off with short ratcheting box ends.

JM
Title: Re: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: suzyj on December 04, 2013, 03:47:47 PM
You mercans speak funny. Never heard of a box end. What he needs is a ring spanner, and a good dose of bad language.
Title: Re: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: ducpainter on December 04, 2013, 04:07:24 PM
ring spanners...?

Crazy Aussies.
Title: Re: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: jjjrules on December 04, 2013, 08:55:37 PM
Last time I say anything - promise

Do the ends of the spanners / wrenches look more like a ring or a box?

Prosecution rests!
Title: Re: Vertical Header Exhaust Bolts - How To
Post by: Howie on December 04, 2013, 09:29:46 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 04, 2013, 04:07:24 PM
ring spanners...?

Crazy Aussies.

Yep.  They cover their engines with bonnets and put stuff they bought in their boot.