I broke something...

[Snoopy]

To start this thread off in a fun way I propose a starter activity. When guessed correctly I'll post a further picture and the question I have. So let's see...

who can spot the damage

 

[st247]

Yep, looks nasty......

 

[Gundog]

That white bit on the white bit doesnt look to good

 

[Snoopy]

Making out that you know without saying what it is not suave,

 

[chad]

hmmm fookerd sump guard

 

[Fanum]

Sump plate mounting screws.

And there's at least one good thread here with pics and instructions on how to fix

 

[chad]

redesigned headers as well

 

[Snoopy]

Sump plate mounting screws.

And there's at least one good thread here with pics and instructions on how to fix

Well done you get another picture! Now I'll search for the thread

 

[Gundog]

Oh eck....

 

[Snoopy]

So my question is this. The sump guard fits on rubber shock absorbers. When refitting the sump (after replacing headers etc) the rubber tries to twist when bolting the guard back in place. In my case the twist was enough to tear the rubber slightly and no-doubt today the problem was terminal.

I shall look for the threads as Bill says, however what is the correct procedure for replacing the bolts in order that the rubber does not twist?

 

[Gundog]

Grease your rubbers....

 

[st247]

So my question is this. The sump guard fits on rubber shock absorbers. When refitting the sump (after replacing headers etc) the rubber tries to twist when bolting the guard back in place. In my case the twist was enough to tear the rubber slightly and no-doubt today the problem was terminal.

I shall look for the threads as Bill says, however what is the correct procedure for replacing the bolts in order that the rubber does not twist?

Would that be the round rubbers or the hex shaped ones that a 22mm(approx) spanner fits

 

[Snoopy]

I had tried the spanner but they kept twisting (probably worn). At the moment I've got rubber on the bottom which has sheared off but there is no bolt/metal in the middle (it's rubber all across). Am I right in saying the bolt that goes into the sump attaches somehow to the top of the rubber?

I'm fitting an aftermarket sump guard this week, don't want it happening again.

 

[st247]

I had tried the spanner but they kept twisting (probably worn). At the moment I've got rubber on the bottom which has sheared off but there is no bolt/metal in the middle (it's rubber all across). Am I right in saying the bolt that goes into the sump attaches somehow to the top of the rubber?

I'm fitting an aftermarket sump guard this week, don't want it happening again.

That would be right. Just like having two bolts with there heads embeded in a piece of rubber. There's no metal centre as that would make the sacrificial rubber useless.

 

[DavidHale]

Are you really riding through that shite on Tourances?

 

[Stevie73]

Looks like you broke ure bowels and shat on ure bike