Loose Engine Bolts

07-16-2007, 10:31 PM

790 miles and I have had to re-tighten two different engine bolts, even after using lock-tite during prep. My new mantainance schedule is change the oil every 500 and check all the bolts. Has anyone replaced engine bolts with a higher quality product?

TeamCheap · 07-16-2007, 10:54 PM

I have put grade 8's on my wifes and mine after having several engine mounting bolt failures between the two bikes.

Jim · 07-16-2007, 11:00 PM

I've broken my rear upper motor mount bolt 3 times, though after the original broke I never really had a proper bolt in there.

TeamCheap · 07-16-2007, 11:11 PM

I've noticed that a lot of the newer china bikes now have gotten rid of that long upper rear engine bolt and now have a mount closer to what I did on mine.
yeah that long 9" bolt in those loose fitting holes is just not gonna work.

07-16-2007, 10:31 PM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	Loose Engine Bolts 790 miles and I have had to re-tighten two different engine bolts, even after using lock-tite during prep. My new mantainance schedule is change the oil every 500 and check all the bolts. Has anyone replaced engine bolts with a higher quality product?
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07-16-2007, 10:54 PM	#2
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	I have put grade 8's on my wifes and mine after having several engine mounting bolt failures between the two bikes.
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07-16-2007, 11:00 PM	#3
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I've broken my rear upper motor mount bolt 3 times, though after the original broke I never really had a proper bolt in there.
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07-16-2007, 11:11 PM	#4
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	I've noticed that a lot of the newer china bikes now have gotten rid of that long upper rear engine bolt and now have a mount closer to what I did on mine. yeah that long 9" bolt in those loose fitting holes is just not gonna work.
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