03-11-13, 10:09 PM
Fitted!
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Bolts came off without issue. Have been dousing them in penetrative spray and WD40 for last week. Warmed engine up a bit prior to loosening them too. Just worked my way around them all, couple of turns each, so as not to put undue stress on any single bolt. Only problem, was the handle on my mini socket broke. It was perfect tool for poking through from the front and getting to the bolts. My main socket set was just too big for about 3 or 4 of the bolts. In the end some mole grips on the remains of the mini socket did the trick!
Covered bolts with copper grease before replacing. Just gently tightened them up. Not 100% sure I've tightened them enough. Saw a little smoke come from tops of pipes, wasn't sure if it was a leak or grease and gunk just burning off. Bikes sounds and runs so much better though! The Venom can isn't too loud, quieter than before (but then my 4-into-1 was riddled with holes), just nicely purrs.
Whilst I was at it and had access, I give engine a bit of a clean and covered it in ACF50 ready for winter (so that's been smoking a bit too!)
Bolts came off without issue. Have been dousing them in penetrative spray and WD40 for last week. Warmed engine up a bit prior to loosening them too. Just worked my way around them all, couple of turns each, so as not to put undue stress on any single bolt. Only problem, was the handle on my mini socket broke. It was perfect tool for poking through from the front and getting to the bolts. My main socket set was just too big for about 3 or 4 of the bolts. In the end some mole grips on the remains of the mini socket did the trick!
Covered bolts with copper grease before replacing. Just gently tightened them up. Not 100% sure I've tightened them enough. Saw a little smoke come from tops of pipes, wasn't sure if it was a leak or grease and gunk just burning off. Bikes sounds and runs so much better though! The Venom can isn't too loud, quieter than before (but then my 4-into-1 was riddled with holes), just nicely purrs.
Whilst I was at it and had access, I give engine a bit of a clean and covered it in ACF50 ready for winter (so that's been smoking a bit too!)