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kc8pnd
09-03-2006, 05:22 PM
Just the other day I hit a small jump, went maybe 2 feet and when I came down my left foot peg came right off. I snapped the two 3/8 (9/16 head) bolts off. I had to drill and tap them out 1 size bigger. I went to the right side to check the bolt tightness and another one broke off, on the right side you can drill all the way through and put a bolt all the way through, the left side you will hit the chain and roller. I replaced them all with 7/16 hex head grade 8s with lock washers.

CHADHIX
09-03-2006, 07:42 PM
It is very possible that you over tightened the bolts when you changed frames! They will snap if over done. I always follow torq specs on high stress areas such as footpegs.

kc8pnd
09-03-2006, 08:02 PM
That or I need to go on a diet. If my new bolts fail, then I guess I either weld them on or grind the threaded studs off the frame and weld some bolts on.

CHADHIX
09-04-2006, 05:32 PM
Good luck fixing it:) At the race yesterday somehow I ripped the left rear fender clear off my Outlaw! Thankfully I have an extra set of plastic for it.