XV1100SE Posted May 20, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 20, 2014 Now that most of us have been riding for a while this season... just a reminder to check some of the common "loose nuts", bolts, and screws that come loose. Shifter bolt Trunk hinge mechanism screws Saddle bag hinge screws Saddle bag rails (front chrome piece) Seat nuts Steering heat (bounce test, or with bike lifted turn wheel 45* to the left and if it moves when released it's too loose) Any accessory added When I wash the bike I usually give the bike a going over checking these things. Good time to make sure everything is tight and to check lights and tire pressures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted May 20, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 20, 2014 Great post Don. Just to add one, especially for 1st genners, is to check your side stand bolt/nut for being snug. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baylensman Posted May 20, 2014 Share #3 Posted May 20, 2014 just open the trunk and saddle bags and reattach everything laying in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ediddy Posted May 20, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 20, 2014 I had my bike at the dealer last week for a routine service. They said one of the bolts that hold the gas tank on was missing and they replaced it. I have had many bolts come loose but never heard of a bolt holding the gas tank missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_wells Posted May 20, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 20, 2014 don't forget the 2 screws on the bottom side of the gas cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted May 20, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 20, 2014 So far my GW has not had any loose nuts except one... "ME"........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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