How to remove and replace rusty exhaust studs on a motorcycle

[@cttuffkd]

Thanks for explaining! But thank goodness the other guy was there 😂

[@codybowers7308]

Great video! No nonsense, and straight to the point.

[@gregorybartlett5727]

Great video gentlemen! Worked perfectly for me when I used your method.

[@weron021]

Happy to hear that. Thank you.

[@galactichazzard8932]

Good job. Now I can do it on my bike. I had never seen it done. Thank you for the video Roger...Very informative and to the point.. Cheers

[@weron021]

No problem, Happy to help out.

[@hellomynameismikey]

Came here to say thanks, this video was a perfect easy to understand solution that worked for me.

[@weron021]

Excellent.

[@greggoslin8867]

Oddly enough, I thought this was how I would do it when I found this video. So thanks for the confirmation and demonstration.

[@susandavis5833]

Awesome

[@joras18]

Hello Roger, I have a question regarding tools. Can you please point me in the right direction as to which tool set I should buy? I will be doing things like, oil change, spark plug change and simple things of that nature. Is there a specific toolset I should buy OR should I buy those tools as I go?

[@weron021]

If you can get the metric set tools, 18mm is for Spark plugs, correct Oil and filter and you should be good to go, Just watch the video and follow the steps. Nothing to it, I am sure you can do it, Good Luck.

[@휘핑-k7o]

perfect!

[@weron021]

Excellent, If you like the video, please subscribe and share, it helps me out. Thank you.

[@joelkarjalainen19]

That's f*cking genius

[@donwest5387]

if rust is an issue; replace with stainless

[@weron021]

For sure. Or replace the Sparkplugs.

[@neilgooderham4027]

Nice instructive video, but learn the difference between a nut and a bolt 🔩

[@weron021]

I will try my best, Thank you.

[@kevinsajadi2226]

Good job Roger!

[@finlaymcguire3029]

No wonder folk get into bother after watching KZbin videos. That bolt was far from rusty. "mechanic" doesn't know nuts from bolts. "trick" with two nuts locking on each other works with any nuts, but use the inboard one to remove threaded rod; the outer one stops it from running up the thread. Hit anything hard enough with a hammer to move the threads, and you've trashed them. The idea is to start breaking up rust.

[@joerichardson7720]

You actually understand lmao these dudes don’t but hey they give people a good start

[@peteshelby21]

Lol, they completely lost me after hammering the stud. Granted yea and some thi gs that are threaded into one another like two rods or something inverted into each other you can hammer the outside while rotating and it loosens up the threads , but not when you hammer straight into the threads. And why use the flange nuts. Just use any stupid nuts .

[@joras18]

Hey Roger. Do you have a part number for those self-locking hex nuts?

[@weron021]

I don't know the part number, but it is 1.25 thread and you can get them at any hardware store.

[@awedihdaira2786]

Do I need to use grease to put new one on just incase for future undoing again ? Thanks

[@weron021]

No grease required.

[@jasonsanderson9385]

@@weron021 I'm swapping my bolts out on my FXDB, when installing new bolts any Loctite or Cooper Anti-seize? Thanks in advance..... Is it necessary to bang on the bolts? Or can you just soak it down with something like WD-40 and hit it with the torch? Just wondering by tapping the bolts if it can mess with any of the internal threads

[@jasonsanderson9385]

@@weron021 Is it necessary to replace all four bolts? When I was removing my exhaust I was loosening the nut in the whole bolt came out of the head didn't snap. So I figured I'd swap out all four... Or should I just replace the one that came out? I'm afraid of snapping the bolts that are in the head that are good.

[@weron021]

@@jasonsanderson9385 Yes tapping is nessesary to move the rust in side, also if you hove cooper Anti-seize use it, do not use Loctite, you wil not mess upt the threades.

[@weron021]

@@jasonsanderson9385 If you have a chance replace all 4, but if feel that you just need to replec just the one thab it is better to be safe than sorry.

[@fredde88888888]

I need to do it on my old 95' Virago 1100, but they scare me, they are so rusty you barely can see the outer stud threads..

[@weron021]

You will not know till you do it. Have a good day and good luck.

[@scratchcoderig]

No red lock tight?

[@weron021]

Not needed, the temperature would disoleve it any way, you can place high tep anty seaze.

[@tictoc5103]

How do u do that with real rusty studs on a harley wer ther no space

[@tictoc5103]

How do u do that on a 70s or 80s old harley.

[@weron021]

Not sure, you may have to weald a nut and than try to extract it.

[@mckricks1]

I won't end up ruining the threading on the nuts by doing this right?

[@weron021]

If you use the method shown then NO,

[@Marciaus007]

Try and remove a bit of stud that has rotten away!!! Not the stud that is still good...

[@tictoc5103]

Thats wot iv bin askin but no answer

[@pudsey9321]

Mine are 5 almost 6 year old and I was wanting to replace with new for my exhaust system but scared they will snap

[@Kemet09]

I can NOT find these hex nuts for the life of me! Can you post what the specific brand & model number for this product? I've been to 5-6 hardware stores and they were not there! The closest I came was Home Depot telling me they had some online. Thanks!!!

[@weron021]

I don't know the part number, Hex Flange Nuts M8-1.25 thread and you can get them at any hardware store. Also, A bicycle store may have those bolts. Hopfully this will help.

[@pudsey9321]

5/16 unf nut is the exact type

[@pudsey9321]

There like 50 pence from Harley

[@Kemet09]

Thanks all! I ended up using a Stud Extractor.

[@Geronimo564]

Clutch video mates.

[@JoshRShupe]

Why don’t you use antiseeze

[@weron021]

Antyseaze will burn off extreamley quickley, those engines get super hot.

[@JoshRShupe]

@@weron021 I did not know that!

[@joerichardson7720]

@@weron021 anti seeze will not burn off at a high temp, only if you use the copper anti seeze

[@weron021]

@@joerichardson7720 good to know, thank you.

[@skinnyrabbitt3146]

Wish me luck yall

[@weron021]

You got this.

[@hat-headz7756]

whats the size nuts?

[@weron021]

13mm , 1.25 thread Hex nuts

[@shanemkeyes1]

What if the exhaust bolt is stripped and you can't get the nuts on?

[@weron021]

Then you will have to drill it out or even weld another bolt.

[@shanemkeyes1]

@@weron021 thank you. Kinda what I was afraid of

[@TheZaxx]

You can try vise grips.

[@rodmitchell8064]

Kind of nervous about taking technical advice from someone that doesn’t know the difference between a bolt a stud or a nut!

[@weron021]

Well then don't take the advice, have a great day.

[@theodoreminor8645]

Roger Weron I loved this response, use of proper terms does not make a good mechanic, practice does, when I’m in the garage pissed off bc I’m stuck between a rock and hard place I call stuff all sorts of wrong names, I’ll be calling my screwdriver the pry bar hahah or I’ll call hoses wires and dumb crap like that, it’s all part of being a good tech you know what you mean just not how to describe it hahaha were engineers not English teachers 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@weron021]

@@theodoreminor8645 Thank you.