this post was submitted on 11 Jun 2023
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The screws holding my right footpeg and brake SNAPPED! Glad it happened on a straight at the start of a ride. I was at a track this monday, imagine if it had happened when I was in the middle of a turn. I know the previous owner laid it down once on the right side, so the screws were probably damaged then.

Couldn't ride home, so had to call a tow truck. Took almost 2 hours for them to show up. Haven't looked at it properly. I hope I can get the screws out without having to remove the exhaust.

Just wanted to share the story :)

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[–] dunz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is the first time it has ejected bolts, even though it's a Harley! :D But I suspect it was due to the bolts already being compromised... bolts don't just snap like that. I really hope it's not gonna be a PITA to get them out

[–] behohippy 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's sheared off pretty clean. They can probably notch it and use a screwdriver. If they have to use an easy-out, it's a bad day.

[–] dunz 3 points 1 year ago

"They" are me in this case, no shops have any space right now. But I just had a look at them, and it doesn't look impossible... might be enough if I bang them a bit with a flathead, and then I can probably get them out with pliers. Finding imperial size hex bolts here in Europe will probably be harder 😃