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Bouncer · Sargeant Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 61 Location: Edinburgh

The nut and bolt on my side stand seem to be welded together - how have you good fellows removed it? Big hammer? Angle grinder? I'd love the quick fix answer if possible Very Happy

ferrarigr · Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:43 am Post subject:

I havent try to remove it yet...hmm???
welded together????
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Maver · Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:45 am Post subject:

"PUT THE HAMMER DOWN....STEP AWAY FROM THE ANGLE GRINDER"

remove spring first (2 springs really, one inside the other)

just one bolt, you need to use a 17mm spanner or socket, nut is captive, welded to side stand.

bolt has 2 'O' rings to keep grease on shaft.

if the bolt won't undo, soak the thread inside the nut end with some WD40 or similar and leave it to soak in for as long as possible and try again. (repeat every day for a week if you need to)

hope this helps Cool

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Bouncer · Sargeant Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 61 Location: Edinburgh

You Da Man! Smile

Photo's are a nice touch too. I will free the appendage when I'm next able thanks to your indespensable tool tips.
Cheers again

GWGTS250ie · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject:

GRINDER" ,,sounds like a job for me...have GRINDER will travel Twisted Evil

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Bouncer · Sargeant Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 61 Location: Edinburgh

No need to bump or grind after all. The job is done - the offending article is now in a box at the back of the shed. Thanks for the WD40 tip - without it I would have given up the fight.
Must have added at least .001mph onto the top speed now Very Happy

Maver · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:43 pm Post subject:

Glad to be of help Cool

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