Engine bolt broken Vader 125
If you own a Vader 125 make sure you check your engine bolt. Took a ride today cut short because of rain. Went out and started it up for another ride and heard rattling. Looked and saw the engine bolt vibrated almost all the way out. Best bet would be to just change it out before this happens. I believe it's 4" or 4 1/2", I'm not really sure cause I couldn't get it back in all the way and it measures 4" as is. 10mm wrenches will do the trick for the bolt if your going to replace it. You'll also have to take the foot pegs off (12mm, 14mm and 17mm) sockets for the pegs. You'll also have to lower the chain in order to replace it. I haven't done it yet but I've taken everything apart already so I can put it back together when I get a new bolt. I'll probably get both a 4" and 4 1/2" bolt just to be safe. Hope this helps!
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seems like a pretty common issue. I think i'll go ahead and nip this one and replace it. Thanks for the heads up!
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Seems like the engine bolts and the swing arm bolt should be replaced right out of the box. Once extracted someone should get some measurements.
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http://www.chinariders.net/picture.p...pictureid=1040
http://www.chinariders.net/picture.p...pictureid=1038 Went with a 4-1/2'' bolt and it worked out nicely. Vibration seems to be much better with the new bolt! I only used 3 washers cause I couldn't get it to work with all 4. Didn't get to the swing arm bolt, sorry.. |
why did you take the pegs off for this? i did the bolts on mine and there was no need to remove the pegs you could of cut the 5" bolt also to make fit a little better and still use the washers like you did.
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I also didn't remove the chain, just loosened it..:shrug:
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Skin Mechanic also has a good write up on his engine bolt replacement. It should be the same for Vaders as I'm pretty sure they're all the same when it comes down to it. I will go ahead and order some replacement bolts too since this seems to be too common.
Not sure about the swing arm, but will look into it. It is surprising that your chain is loosening up frequently. The main nut on your rear wheel should prevent that from happening right? Between that and the chain adjustment nuts, I don't know what else can contribute to that. Quote:
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Took one of the bolts from my original sprocket and installed it onto the new one, the new one was stripped and the sprocket felt real loose. Hoping that fixed the chain issue.
Another problem I've had with vibrations on the Vader. The break light. Since I've installed the fender eliminator kit it's just been floating and vibrating like crazy. I'm looking for suggestions as to how I could fix that.. Thanks in advance!! |
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That looks nice! I've been thinking about getting an integrated break light, not sure which one I want yet. I'll start shopping around, doesn't look like too much work. Thanks for the idea!
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