Bugger/phew moment while not riding

**Horney1** · 22nd July 2012, 16:14

Just had one of those moments of annoyance combined with relief. I finally got around to replacing the top bush on my 990 shock. The 14mm socket bolt was surprisingly easy to undo. The pic below shows what I found.

The missing picture is of the 14mm thread - don't know where that is so I couldn't photograph it!!

There has been a bit of play in the shock mount for many thousands of kms.... noted when lifting the rear wheel/ swingarm while the bike was on the centre stand. I thought it was just a worn bush.

I was looking around for a replacement bolt during the week in preparation for the work this weekend. Of course being a KTM it's an odd bolt size & I couldn't find one.

Does anyone have one of these bolts that I can buy/ borrow before next weekends' MMMMM ride? (if you have a spare 990 sitting around not doing anything for a few weeks). They don't appear to have one in stock at the distributors so it look like I'm going to have to order one from Austria if I can't find one by other means. I might be able to get something from Auckland but I have to speak to the bolt merchant again tomorrow now I know exactly what I need (the shoulder length was unknown last week).

Spec: 10.2 grade socket head, 14mm thread x 1.5 pitch x 55mm long. The shoulder is 14mm diameter and 28.5mm long.

So. PHEW! Could have been nasty!

**dino3310** · 22nd July 2012, 16:39

Originally Posted by Horney1

So. PHEW! Could have been nasty!

nasty's an under statement if it turned to custard at 990 speeds

the XR will be in the shed that weekend if ya can handle no comfort, no heated grips, fuck all luggage, no lecky leg and a little underpowered compared to the 990 so a back to basic chook chaser

**p.dath** · 22nd July 2012, 17:36

I've found "The Bolt Shop" in Glenfield on the North Shore to be excellent.
http://www.boltshop.co.nz/

**Horney1** · 22nd July 2012, 18:09

Originally Posted by dino3310

nasty's an under statement if it turned to custard at 990 speeds

the XR will be in the shed that weekend if ya can handle no comfort, no heated grips, fuck all luggage, no lecky leg and a little underpowered compared to the 990 so a back to basic chook chaser

Cool. Cheers Dino. Twofiddy? I can handle everything except the FA luggage, don't think I remember how to pack lightly!

It'd be great fun & any bike is better than no bike. I hope to figure something out for the 990 though after buying new tyre, chain & sprockets etc for the weekend... I'll keep ya posted...

**dino3310** · 22nd July 2012, 21:06

600

**That looks like fun** · 22nd July 2012, 21:16

Originally Posted by dino3310

600

SOLD

**circuit1** · 22nd July 2012, 21:24

I have a 990r sitting in the shed while I come to Nz to do mmmm on my dr, I,ll be in Auckalnd Thursday at 2pm then driving to Tauranga if that's any good, I can get another one here in Aussie

**BMWST?** · 22nd July 2012, 21:46

Originally Posted by circuit1

I have a 990r sitting in the shed while I come to Nz to do mmmm on my dr, I,ll be in Auckalnd Thursday at 2pm then driving to Tauranga if that's any good, I can get another one here in Aussie

Legend !

**dino3310** · 22nd July 2012, 22:20

looks like someones shouting you a few beers next weekend circuit1.
Good on ya mate

**Horney1** · 23rd July 2012, 01:47

Originally Posted by circuit1

I have a 990r sitting in the shed while I come to Nz to do mmmm on my dr, I,ll be in Auckalnd Thursday at 2pm then driving to Tauranga if that's any good, I can get another one here in Aussie

As the gentleman said, LEGEND!

DEFINITELY BRING one if you can. Even if I find one in the meantime I'll still pay you for it or (&) as Dino said I'll be shouting some beers. Timing will be a bit tight for me with fixing and packing but mainly work commitments & meeting up could be a bit tricky so I'll also continue to try and source something here.

If I can't get the real thing but I can find a reasonable temporary alternative then I'll bring my 14mm allen key along (damn it feels like half a kg! ) and swap the bolt over on Friday night. (involves a major pack frame disassembly for my custom frame set up. I have to remove that to access/remove the carrier plate to remove the hand rails to remove the sidecovers - KTM, WHY make it so complicated??? ). Hmmm, it's sounding like a cold dark thirsty job that I'm quickly going off the idea of while thinking more about it ... better to spend time eating, drinking and talking BS!!

This next idea is sounding more and more likely:
If I can't find anything I'll message you through the week to arrange a meet on Thursday. Maybe in Paeroa if you're going through Waihi direction or near Morrinsville on highway 27 if you're going over the Kaimais?? Or even better in north Hamilton if you feel like going the long way?? I still have to work Thursday at this stage but I'll try to get some of the afternoon off.

Thank you very much for your help circuit1.