2008 Monster 696 - Exhaust Stud

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Alfa5pot, Nov 14, 2023.

  1. Hi All, I'm new to the forum having recently bought a monster, as it's been far too long without two wheels (42 years!) Loving the bike, but now the winter is drawing in I'm tidying up some bits and pieces. The exhaust studs and nuts on the lower cylinder are looking somewhat crispy, so I'd like to renew them. Has anyone done this successfully without snapping and having to helicoil. Any advise very much appreciated. Thanks, Steve.
     
  2. For every one person who has had a mare, you’ll get one who has never had an issue. It’s the way of life. All you can do is have patience and spend time preparing to take the nuts off. Soaking in plus gas or some other reputable brand to tackle potential seizing metals. Sometimes applying heat and allowing to cool so the expansion and contraction breaks the corrosion bond works. Sometimes trying to tighten the nut before releasing can work. Just take your time and in the long run, if it snaps, it’s usually repairable. Andy
     
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  3. Mig weld a nut on the end...the heat will "break" the resistance and you have a nut to easily undo the stud! :upyeah:
     
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  4. Thanks, I have a MIG welder so I'll give this a go...
     
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  5. Disconnect sensitive electronics first though ;)
     
  6. Thanks, defiantly will. Tank removal fun again!
     
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