What this engine bolt do ?

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What this engine bolt do ?

Post by PARUS » Sun Nov 21, 2010 12:44 pm

Going to use it to fit knowck sensor - but if I remove this bolt are there any affect of the engine ?

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Re: What this engine bolt do ?

Post by RockerTed » Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:14 pm

as far as i can tell from the manual, it,s the camshaft drive bolt, ,so i wouldnt touch it!!!ted

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Re: What this engine bolt do ?

Post by veefer400 » Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:42 pm

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Re: What this engine bolt do ?

Post by CMSMJ1 » Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:08 pm

It hold the central cam gear "tower" in place...so don't undo it.. ;)
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Re: What this engine bolt do ?

Post by PARUS » Sun Nov 21, 2010 11:09 pm

CMSMJ1 wrote:It hold the central cam gear "tower" in place...so don't undo it.. ;)
I just like to remove it and replace with longer bolt. Are there any way do this ?
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Re: What this engine bolt do ?

Post by CMSMJ1 » Sun Nov 21, 2010 11:32 pm

Don't see why not - from knowing the NC30 - it would be no issue if you had to space it out etc.

Don't blame me if it kills your bike though mate! I reckon using a longer bolt, that was exactly measured to account for the spacer, would be OK
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