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So, this happened yesterday (lemmy.world)
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The screws holding my right footpeg and brake SNAPPED! Glad it happened on a straight at the start of a ride. I was at a track this monday, imagine if it had happened when I was in the middle of a turn. I know the previous owner laid it down once on the right side, so the screws were probably damaged then.

Couldn't ride home, so had to call a tow truck. Took almost 2 hours for them to show up. Haven't looked at it properly. I hope I can get the screws out without having to remove the exhaust.

Just wanted to share the story :)

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[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

For what it's worth, anti-seize compound has the added benefit of preventing accidental/vibrational loosening. The high-temp (copper) stuff is pretty damned universal. Obviously, LocTite is what we all think of, but it won't prevent rusting. It's only my opinion, but every bolt on my bike gets one of those two.

[-] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago

What bike is it?

[-] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago

Harley XL1200N 2009.

[-] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago

Glad you're ok. I have a KLR 650 for my road bike, and it tends to eject it's bolts on a regular basis. I haven't had one snap yet.

[-] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago

This is the first time it has ejected bolts, even though it's a Harley! :D But I suspect it was due to the bolts already being compromised... bolts don't just snap like that. I really hope it's not gonna be a PITA to get them out

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

It's sheared off pretty clean. They can probably notch it and use a screwdriver. If they have to use an easy-out, it's a bad day.

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