Crash bars - Overtighten bolt

[Sweaty_Doughnut]

I was installing Givi Crash bars on NC750 and I have over-tighten the bolt (I believe it didn’t sit properly in place hence the error from my side), Basically, after trying to come to the tight point, which wasn't happening I suddenly heard a cracking sound. From that moment the screw is rotating freely but I can’t take it out, which is not a problem. However, I am wondering if over-tightening of this small bolt (spanner 10 size) could damage the frame? I guess the frame should be made of much stronger metal? I have attached the image of the bolt I am referring to.

[pudder]

Wouldn't worry about the frame. Eyeballing it you'd strip the threads or snap the bolt before damaging the frame.

Sounds like the first of those options has happened.

The hexagon shaped nut that the bolt screws into, looks like it would normally have been welded to the bracket?
Could be that the weld holding that on has given up, and its now rotating rather than doing up?
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[Sweaty_Doughnut]

[pudder]

So you say it won't do up, and it won't come back out?

If I were you I'd probably make an effort to remove the bolt, either drill it out or grind the nut off the back, then clamp up with a new nut and bolt.
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[chris-red]

I'd leave it if it is secure. As been said I image the nut has come free of it's weld. If you really wanted to remove it put a spanner on the nut that should be welded and then one the the bolt. Don't drill or grind anything yet.
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[pudder]

How loose is this fixing?
I admit that maybe grinding is a bit overkill at this stage, but I wouldn't want crash bars which aren't properly secured.
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1993 Kawasaki AR50 (In bits) - 1984 Suzuki GP125 (Sold, but still ridden) - 1954 Matchless G3L (Being restored) - 2007 Suzuki Bandit 650

[Sweaty_Doughnut]

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