Any Risk Removing this Bolt?

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    Any Risk Removing this Bolt?

    Hi,

    I want to remove the bolt holding my ground wire so I can clean it properly. I have loosened it but not entirely as it feels like it is rather long and holding more than just the ground wire. It definitely goes into the case. Is it holding more than the ground wire and will something fall out of place making me have to split the cases to get it back in? I have looked at the fiche and it wasn't all that helpful.

    See attached pic:




    Thanks,
    Dave
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    • allojohn
      Forum Sage
      Past Site Supporter
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      • Jan 2011
      • 3515
      • NoMo, MN
      #2
      On the '78 750 it's a long bolt but only holds the ground wire. Confirmation will arrive shortly.
      -Mal

      "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
      ___________

      78 GS750E

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        • tom203
          Forum Guru
          Past Site Supporter
          • Aug 2010
          • 8925
          • Norway,Maine
          #3
          On my 81 650, I just pulled it out and then started wondering why it was so long.


          edit; maybe I phrased this poorly!
          Last edited by tom203; 02-20-2012, 11:52 AM. Reason: censure
          1981 gs650L

          "We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben Franklin

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            • Guest
              #4
              Originally posted by tom203
              on my 81 650, i just pulled it out and then started wondering why it was so long.


              Edit; maybe i phrased this poorly!

              lmao!!!!!!

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                • Pendulum
                  #5
                  On my '79 550 it was a short bolt I believe. It's rare that a ground bolt is used for anything else in my experience.

                  I removed the bolt from my 550 and made a new ground wire. Reinstalled the bolt w/ some star lock washers and have had zero issues.

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                    • Guest
                      #6
                      It goes through to the bottom half of the cases. It is just extra clamping force to hold the cases together. Go ahead and pull it out to clean the ground.

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                        • Guest
                          #7
                          Originally posted by Flatline_Racing
                          It goes through to the bottom half of the cases. It is just extra clamping force to hold the cases together. Go ahead and pull it out to clean the ground.

                          Thanks

                          -Dave

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                            • chuck hahn
                              Forum LongTimer
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                              • May 2009
                              • 25918
                              • Norman, Oklahoma
                              #8
                              Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!
                              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                                • rapidray
                                  Forum Guru
                                  GSResource Superstar
                                  • Oct 2006
                                  • 8195
                                  • So Cal
                                  #9
                                  Don't forget to put it back in & torque to 96 INCH pounds. Ray.

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                                    • 1_v8_merc
                                      #10
                                      I started to loosen mine, and it felt connected to something.
                                      And whatever it was connected to, felt loose!
                                      So I said **** that, no way!

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                                        • ptexotik
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by 1_v8_merc
                                          I started to loosen mine, and it felt connected to something.
                                          And whatever it was connected to, felt loose!
                                          So I said **** that, no way!
                                          it's just 'cause it's long.
                                          no drama involved

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