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Quick question about two missing bolts! (just had forward controls put on)

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Old 05-18-2010 | 06:48 PM
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Default Quick question about two missing bolts! (just had forward controls put on)

Just had my forward controls installed and original shocks put back on for 80 bucks! I'm soooo much happier now! The bike rides so much better and it's soo much more comfy now!

anyways, I noticed 2 bolts were missing from where the foot rest was. Here is a pic of what I'm talking about...

I think some chain fluid is leaking out (not in a gushing manner, but just a very very little bit)

should I be worried?

thanks

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Old 05-18-2010 | 07:04 PM
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Shorter bolts should of been put back in there. You can buy them at Ace Hardware. I can't give you exact lengths. I'm sure someone will chime in.

Make sure you got your mids back too.
 
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Old 05-18-2010 | 08:33 PM
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should I put chrome bolts back in? is it possible to leak anything from those two holes?
 
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Old 05-18-2010 | 08:50 PM
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they are blind holes, no worries unless you want to dress it up.
 
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Old 05-18-2010 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CheGuevara
I think some chain fluid is leaking out (not in a gushing manner, but just a very very little bit)

should I be worried?

thanks

che




Put some bolts back in to stop the leak. No need to have it leaking when 2 bolts ($2.50) will make it stop. And the leaking may or may not get worse. But its leaking now.
 
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Old 05-19-2010 | 02:30 AM
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When I put fwd controls on my bike the H-D kit came with plastic blanks to fill the holes.
 
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Old 05-19-2010 | 02:58 AM
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They might have sprayed a little lube into the holes,Go past the shop and ask them for the little plastic grommets that press into the holes "only there for looks"they should have popped them out of the front mounting position.Otherwise they probiblly cost about 10c each at a nut and bolt shop.Enjoy the ride
 
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Old 05-19-2010 | 10:56 AM
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they are 1 inch shorter then what came out. mine came with the bolts to put back in.
 
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