Exhaust Manifold/Header Bolts

[guitarcarfana...]

Hi All,

Been away a long while, but now back having just bought an old Transalp XL600V (DAS to be completed next month).

Been tidying up the old girl and was diagnosing a leaking exhaust gasket. Took the exhaust off the fine one of the manifold/header bolts was siliconed on...hmmm.

Turns out some monkey had broken the bolt in the past. It still had a small nub with a nut's width of thread, but that wasn't particular helpful. Was prepared to weld the nut on to get the thing spinning, but access was a little tight. In the end, came across these:

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p53906

Lifesaver! I was able to get a second one of these half on the thread up against another one. Cammed them tight together and over the next 3 hours, gradually plusgassed and wiggled to free the stud. The nuts eventually gave up after a few spins and I would replace. But finally got it moving. Stud out and job done.

Happy days!

Anyway, just wanted to share myy story with these lock nuts - may help someone in the future!

[Itchy]

[bacon]

Jammy bastard. Well done!