Nuts and Bolts

[Tierhog]

Just a friendly reminder as its warming up on the east coast and us Westies are switching jackets...

During cleaning I found mirror bolts mildly loose, windshield bolts less than snug and rock guards that needed to be retightened. I'm on a 2008 so just like Spyder riders, your bike might have a screw loose. Doesn't hurt to be reminded, as I found these issues on accident.

I went on to check battery cables, Power steering and radiator cap, etc,etc.

Enjoy the ride!

 

[Chupaca]

Good to know..!!

Thanks..good reminder to those that store the roadsters...being west coast ryde all the time and keep an eye on things...ryde on..!! :thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I found loose bolts on my trailer hitch. :gaah:

 

[NancysToy]

Although it is not a written step in the maintenance schedule, it pays to check fasteners at every service interval. A good tech does it as a matter of course...especially at the 600 mile service. That is one reason why I remove my body panels at every oil change...I can get at a lot more. Good advice, and very timely!

 

[stormtrooper]

:agree: I checked everything about a month ago :thumbup: when I did a oil change.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks for this reminder! :2thumbs: It's no fun when you find out the hard way just how many bolts are actually loose! :shocked: :gaah:

 

[MikeinGA]

Just a friendly reminder as its warming up on the east coast and us Westies are switching jackets...

During cleaning I found mirror bolts mildly loose, windshield bolts less than snug and rock guards that needed to be retightened. I'm on a 2008 so just like Spyder riders, your bike might have a screw loose. Doesn't hurt to be reminded, as I found these issues on accident.

I went on to check battery cables, Power steering and radiator cap, etc,etc.

Enjoy the ride!
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Great tip and don't forget to grease the the "A" arms every time you change the oil.

Mike

 

[fjcady]

screw loose

my friends in Minn say us westcoasters have a screw loose I say at least its not snowing here :yes::yes::yes:

Just a friendly reminder as its warming up on the east coast and us Westies are switching jackets...

During cleaning I found mirror bolts mildly loose, windshield bolts less than snug and rock guards that needed to be retightened. I'm on a 2008 so just like Spyder riders, your bike might have a screw loose. Doesn't hurt to be reminded, as I found these issues on accident.

I went on to check battery cables, Power steering and radiator cap, etc,etc.

Enjoy the ride!
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[vtspyder]

I tend to wait until a wheel falls off. I know..I know...:yikes:

 

[Tierhog]

my friends in Minn say us westcoasters have a screw loose I say at least its not snowing here :yes::yes::yes:

That new fancy windshield will test how crazy you are! Muncha Muncha Muncha Muncha... Protein!

 

[Jeriatric]

Yup, it's warming up alrighty. We're looking at hundred degree days already. Warming up.....though it's not hot.......yet :roflblack:

 

[Tierhog]

No thanks... I draw the line at 100F and 20F.. The heat off the asphalt at 100 is crazy. The windchill at 20 is brutal. Call me a wimp... No Dice! Lol

 

[Jeriatric]

No thanks... I draw the line at 100F and 20F.. The heat off the asphalt at 100 is crazy. The windchill at 20 is brutal. Call me a wimp... No Dice! Lol

And at 110+ it's time to:bbq:

Nicest thing about cold is. We can dress for it.



Have a great summer :doorag:

 

[Bob Ledford]

Better loose then

my friends in Minn say us westcoasters have a screw loose I say at least its not snowing here :yes::yes::yes:

It is better to be loose then frozen at least you can fix loose. Frozen you stand a better chance of breaking it off or ruining it in the process of hurt in' yourself,

Wonder what they say about us Floridians?