Tighten crank bolt issue

650Pilot · Dec 30, 2015

Hello

Im wondering if there are any guides on how to check on the crank bolt? Ive heard that the 2008 Bergs have a problem where the crank bolt will loosen and **** up your bike, and I wanna check on mine.

And correct me if im wrong, but there are two bolts, the upper one should be tightened with 110nm, and the bottom one with 130nm?

Thanks

ned37 · Dec 30, 2015

guide? pull the water pump, kickstarter and shifter and clutch cover. iirc, the nut is a 31mm.
then, after reassuring yourself and getting a good night's sleep finally, reassemble and nick the water pump seal so that it leaks, and allow the kickstarter pawl to come off, jamming the kickstarter and repeat. happy new year!

Taffy · Dec 30, 2015

LMAO!!!!

Ned..... really! you are the devil sometimes!

actually the nuts are 30mm. yes nuts! enough of bolts - they are nuts! 81LB and 69LB if I recall?

regards

Taffy

650Pilot · Jan 5, 2016

I'm very thankful for all the counseling I get, and you may have noticed I am green as hell when it comes to mechanical work

The most advanced thing I have done to a car is refill the engine oil...

But if I read the manual correctly, it's these nuts (6) and (7) that I have to check up on?

ned37 · Jan 5, 2016

yep! more #6 than anything else. and congrats on having a sense of humor.

650Pilot · Jan 6, 2016

Sounds good! This is the first 4stroke I have owned and taken care of, so lets hope I learn to maintain it as I go

Goose916 · Jan 6, 2016

There are some cool solutions on this board if you look around. I think Spanner installed a lock washer behine the nut and crimped it to prevent loosening. For me, Locktite is my friend along with regular inspection.

650Pilot · Jan 6, 2016

How often do you check it up?

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