front rotors broken bolts!!!

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  1. yzfrookie

    yzfrookie Rides with no training wheels

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    Trying to put back my front rotors I snapped two of them. Long story short I was able to fix one but the other one is outta my hands! Is it ok to ride with one missing bolt? I'm heading to the track tomorrow (well if safe to ride like this)?


    I hope to hear good news!!!
     
    #1 yzfrookie, Jul 4, 2013
  2. Bunke

    Bunke n00b

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    No. Pull another out and maybe the hardware store will have a match if you're lucky.
     
    #2 Bunke, Jul 4, 2013
  3. furytom

    furytom Back on Track

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    As much as it sucks but I would not risk it either! Brakes are the most important at the track and probably also the most stressed component on a track day!
    Good luck getting that sorted out!
     
    #3 furytom, Jul 4, 2013
  4. steve802cc

    steve802cc Knows an apex

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    Year and model of bike!
    If its an r6 someone will have a spare bolt for sure.
     
    #4 steve802cc, Jul 4, 2013
  5. sammPD4075

    sammPD4075 Knows an apex

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    i have spares .. i txtd ya .. can meet up with u on my way to grattan tmrw
     
    #5 sammPD4075, Jul 4, 2013
  6. yzfrookie

    yzfrookie Rides with no training wheels

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    The bolt is not a problem removing it is
     
    #6 yzfrookie, Jul 4, 2013
  7. yzfrookie

    yzfrookie Rides with no training wheels

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    It seems like I'm fried!!!
     
    #7 yzfrookie, Jul 4, 2013
  8. Bunke

    Bunke n00b

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    You can get pliers or anything on the bolt?
     
    #8 Bunke, Jul 4, 2013
  9. yzfrookie

    yzfrookie Rides with no training wheels

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    The tab used to remake the tread snapped on me too. This one is hard to drill through
     
    #9 yzfrookie, Jul 4, 2013
  10. Bunke

    Bunke n00b

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    picture maybe?
     
    #10 Bunke, Jul 4, 2013
  11. sammPD4075

    sammPD4075 Knows an apex

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    drill it out carefully
     
    #11 sammPD4075, Jul 4, 2013
  12. dlockhart

    dlockhart Grid Filler

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    I have seen 125 GP bikes run every other bolt to save weight. I'm not sure that will fly with track day tech. These things have become a must have in our traveling tool box. http://www.thegrabitstore.com/Pages/default.aspx
    Heat from a propane torch may be helpful too.
     
    #12 dlockhart, Jul 4, 2013
  13. R6 Forever

    R6 Forever Need more Grattan

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    I had to heat up (torch) my rotor bolts to help free them up.
    - Good luck, those are a real PITA.
    I do have spares, but I am home, hoping someone can help you.
     
    #13 R6 Forever, Jul 5, 2013
  14. some guy #2

    some guy #2 Rides with no training wheels

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    You will be fine with one missing rotor bolt. Getting it out may be a PIA though. Heat and either a left handed bit or progressively bigger drill bits.
     
    #14 some guy #2, Jul 5, 2013
  15. 600dubbar

    600dubbar Rides with no training wheels

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    spot welded a washer the spot welded a nut to it then used a wrench on mine works miracles!
     
    #15 600dubbar, Jul 5, 2013
  16. nk140

    nk140 Rides with no training wheels

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    Left handed drill bit. I ham fisted a bolt on my 954 once because I misread the torque spec. I thought it was 80 ft/lbs when it was really like 8 ft/lbs.
     
    #16 nk140, Jul 5, 2013
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