I just snapped a bolt

[Crab_Cake]

The part where the tank bolts to the frame. I thought I would be real clever and make sure the bolt was good and tight.

The damn thing snapped right off. I guess the tank could just sit there, its not going anywhere with me on the seat.

Any thoughts?

 

[ember]

Did it snap flush, or is there some bolt sticking up? Do you have a welder?

 

[nj1639]

Bolt? What bolt?
Should be okay, the seat fits pretty tight to the tank and then there's friction and gravity. Been running mine 3 years without, though other opinions may vary.

 

[anysnail]

hey i did the same thing three weeks ago! i went and got myself an extractor kit from sears and pulled it out no problem. after breaking a second bolt just this past week i decided one thing: when it feels tight, stop turning!

 

[txpowdercoater]

feel fortunate that you broke one you can get access to easily to drill and take it out.

 

[gggGary]

Yup; an easy place to learn a necessary old bike owners skill.

 

[jay760]

I've only had a couple with the bolt fitted,

 

[XSLeo]

The early models don't have a bolt there. My 75 don't.

 

[rothgar]

I ran mine without the bolt for a while out of pure laziness. The seat wore the paint off of of the tank leaving bare metal. However, I spend more time on my bike than most, since it is my primary mode of transportation.

 

[Pandorasglocks]

I have never had the bolt there since I bought my xs with no problems.