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Post by teffort on Mar 14, 2007 10:28:10 GMT
I will shortly be replacing the exhaust system on my D900 with a second hand Motad. Can anyone advise if it is possible to replace the standard hex insert flange nuts with stainless domed nuts? I wonder if access might be too restricted to get a socket on this type of nut?
Also, can anyone please advise what size nuts these are?
Thanks
Paul
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Post by oldsteelhorse on Mar 14, 2007 14:02:18 GMT
Depends on the depth of the dome I think; Have just fitted Motad system on mine and thought about doing the same, but in the end just ran a tap thru' them to clean up the threads and re-used the originals, they were 8mm in size.
Hope this helps
Cheers Pete
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Post by apricot on Mar 14, 2007 15:04:56 GMT
I've got them on my 600. The original ones were a hellish job to get off. Applied WD40 every time I walked past the bike for about 5 days, and still needed a heat gun and brute force to get them off, so bought the stainless dome nuts off a guy on ebay to replace them. They look smarter too  No idea of size, and not sure if the 900's would be chunkier. Ady |
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Post by teffort on Mar 14, 2007 16:26:20 GMT
Thanks Pete/Ady
I thought they might be M8 size so thanks for the confirmation. Can always add washers if the dome bottoms out out on the thread.
Paul
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Post by jeepster1 on Mar 14, 2007 18:52:09 GMT
As I remember I had to keep the original allen nuts. trouble is if you need to use regular nuts there isn't enough room to get a socket over one or two of them. Loads of WD40 is the trick then gently keep working the nuts one way then the other, even if they arent moving cos they will eventually give. Well all the studs on mine survived.
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Post by Fiasco on Mar 14, 2007 22:28:43 GMT
Isn't "Flange" a great word !
Dave ;D
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Post by CD on Mar 14, 2007 23:31:24 GMT
Can't beat a fiddle with a good flange. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flangeand dictionary.reference.com/browse/flange"Possibly variant of flanch, device at the side of an escutcheon, perhaps from French flanche, feminine of flanc, side; see flank." Online Etymology Dictionary flange 1688, perhaps related to O.Fr. flanche "flank, side," fem. of flanc (see flank). Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper |
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Post by derefood on Mar 15, 2007 12:15:26 GMT
"Isn't "Flange" a great word !"
Not really. I prefer "Crevice".
Mark xx
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Post by 2old2boogie on Mar 15, 2007 12:34:00 GMT
"Isn't "Flange" a great word !"
Not really. I prefer "Crevice".
I prefer 'Flange'. I do'nt think 'Crevice' has the same ring to it.
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Post by alpaholic on Mar 16, 2007 10:08:04 GMT
"Gusset" kicks both "Flange" and "Crevice" into touch AFAIC!
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Post by staki900 on Mar 16, 2007 11:10:56 GMT
"Gusset" kicks both "Flange" and "Crevice" into touch AFAIC! I always use plus gas when trying to loosen the Thrupple nut thrust washer grommett adjuster on the widgeon duct. These are or course little used now but I still have one on a wim-wom for a gertmill |
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Post by staki900 on Mar 16, 2007 11:12:06 GMT
"Gusset" kicks both "Flange" and "Crevice" into touch AFAIC! My Friend, Heidi Ddampe-Gussett, would be pleased that you prefer Gussett |
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Post by alpaholic on Mar 16, 2007 13:45:14 GMT
Have you ever pulled her aside?
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Post by cineman on Mar 16, 2007 14:01:03 GMT
I like to Sparge my Wort when homebrewing. Of course that's before I add my fuggles and check my ullage.
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