this bolt got loose, anyone else?

[dcs]

While washing the bike I noticed this bolt was loose
Can someone tell me what this bolt is for?
I tried to put it back in but the hole are not aligned and the bolt is slightly bent.
Thanks for any input on this.

 

[Treachery]

That can't be good. I'll check tomorrow.

 

[micah360]

it holds the exhaust to the frame. Probably bent because it's been flopping around in there for awhile.

here's how mine looks...

 

[Muckabucka]

That's your "bolt loose" indicator. It means it's time to check the rest of them too.

 

[dcs]

it holds the exhaust to the frame. Probably bent because it's been flopping around in there for awhile.

here's how mine looks...

Thanks for the pic,
mine is off by 1/4inch on 1 side
I dont know how long i've been riding like that.
I'll bring it back to the dealer and have them check.
worse is that it just came back from the first service last friday...

 

[MrGrody]

Thanks for the pic,
mine is off by 1/4inch on 1 side
I dont know how long i've been riding like that.
I'll bring it back to the dealer and have them check.
worse is that it just came back from the first service last friday...

My Grom lost a few bolts along the way for the first month as well. Always try to remind myself to glance around my bikes before a ride.

 

[micah360]

Thanks for the pic,
mine is off by 1/4inch on 1 side
I dont know how long i've been riding like that.
I'll bring it back to the dealer and have them check.
worse is that it just came back from the first service last friday...

yeah... you think the dealer/tech would have seen that.

 

[OldVet]

I'll bring it back to the dealer and have them check.
worse is that it just came back from the first service last friday...

I really hope you don't rely on your dealer to check the nuts & bolts on your bike as it just isn't going to happen.

That is something you need to do on a regular basis.

I check mine quite often and especially when it comes back from any dealer.

 

[micah360]

yeah... I had 2 loose fairing bolts when I got mine back from it's 600 mile service.

 

[psych0hans]

A guy with a diavel had his rear brake calliper break loose because it wasn't tightened properly...

 

[Treachery]

That's your "bolt loose" indicator. It means it's time to check the rest of them too.

Lotta "indicators" on this bike...

I checked, mine is gone!







Not used with the Akra exhaust...