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I need a bolt

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Zachary Austin Mealer, Sep 12, 2018.

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    Zachary Austin Mealer New Member

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    On my swing arm, the bolt that holds the axle, what's it called?
     
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    Zachary Austin Mealer New Member

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    It goes on the clamp side, not drive side.
     
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    “Rear axle pinch bolt “8mm thread about 30 mm long 12mm head
     
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    Zachary Austin Mealer New Member

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    Glorious!!! Thank you. This project bike is missing the head and the rest is rusted in and broken. Probably gonna have to have new swing arm
     
    Zachary Austin Mealer, Sep 13, 2018
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    Have fixed those before. Drill it out and if there are no threads left use a longer bolt with self locking but.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Bingo
     
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