Chuck
Useful idiot
Hi:
I have a 1980 XS650. When I got it it had all of the rear sprocket bolts loose except for one. When I took it apart the one that was tight broke off. Another was already broken off. To make life easier I bought a used rear mag and it already had 3 broken sprocket bolts. Now I am beginning to wonder, what’s the deal? Is this a normal issue with the mags? Why is the bolt material so soft? How do I get those broken bolts out? I am thinking of taking my used wheel to a machine shop to see if they can get them out as I am extremely bad with an easy-out. Any suggestions? Should I replace those soft bolts with hardened bolts? Thanks in advance! -Chuck
I have a 1980 XS650. When I got it it had all of the rear sprocket bolts loose except for one. When I took it apart the one that was tight broke off. Another was already broken off. To make life easier I bought a used rear mag and it already had 3 broken sprocket bolts. Now I am beginning to wonder, what’s the deal? Is this a normal issue with the mags? Why is the bolt material so soft? How do I get those broken bolts out? I am thinking of taking my used wheel to a machine shop to see if they can get them out as I am extremely bad with an easy-out. Any suggestions? Should I replace those soft bolts with hardened bolts? Thanks in advance! -Chuck