geep Posted August 19, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 19, 2010 the item identified as "1. Bolt " lower right hand picture chapter 6 page 8 of the RSTD owners manual does not come out, rather it turns and turns and turns Any suggestions on how to remove this? What is the attachment? a nut? a rubber grommet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted August 19, 2010 Share #2 Posted August 19, 2010 not sure, but think it is one of those that turns 1/2 turn then is loose, if that makes any sense.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahoutzer Posted August 19, 2010 Share #3 Posted August 19, 2010 It does not come out (unless you break it). It just turns a quarter or half turn to loosen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eazyduzzit Posted August 19, 2010 Share #4 Posted August 19, 2010 My '05 RSTD must be different. It is an allen bolt and screws into a rubber "wellnut". If it doesn't unscrew then the wellnut must be turning. You might try pulling out a little on it while you turn it. Just enough to cause some friction between the wellnut and the fairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geep Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted August 19, 2010 The head of the bolt sure looks like a regular bolt rather than a quick release fastener, but will give that a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geep Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted August 19, 2010 You do NOT need to remove the lower fairings as per the manual to check or change the air filters, a 1/4" socket set with a 6 or 8" extension and a universal joint will work just fine....grrrrrrr! Lesson learned Surprisingly the air filters were very clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaDuck Posted August 19, 2010 Share #7 Posted August 19, 2010 I wish I could help. I had one of mine do that but I can't remember how I got it out. Seems like I was able to get some long locking pliers and get on the rubber on the backside so it would not turn and then unscrew it from the front. But I really can't remember. There is a way because I did it just not sure how I did it. Dang getting old ain't for youngsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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