tom4130
XS650 Enthusiast
Hi Guys,
Here is my dilemma. I am currently working on a 1980 Special, and taken alot of the unwanted accessories off the bike, including the stock seat and grab bar, and I just changed the shocks out and am left with the monstrosity that is the image below:
Even underneath this nut, the thread welded to the frame seems so long that aregular cone nut would not fit on without a load of washers. I know that I have seen some really clean set ups on this forum with just a washer and a small nut, but am just wondering how this was achieved.
Do I need to shorten the threaded part of the frame? My ideal situation would be just a washer and a num, If anyone has any ideas or suggestions im all ears. I know I could solve it with washers but it just seems like theres a better way of doing it without compromising the strength etc.
Thanks for any replies
Here is my dilemma. I am currently working on a 1980 Special, and taken alot of the unwanted accessories off the bike, including the stock seat and grab bar, and I just changed the shocks out and am left with the monstrosity that is the image below:
Even underneath this nut, the thread welded to the frame seems so long that aregular cone nut would not fit on without a load of washers. I know that I have seen some really clean set ups on this forum with just a washer and a small nut, but am just wondering how this was achieved.
Do I need to shorten the threaded part of the frame? My ideal situation would be just a washer and a num, If anyone has any ideas or suggestions im all ears. I know I could solve it with washers but it just seems like theres a better way of doing it without compromising the strength etc.
Thanks for any replies