HELP serious problem.

TankSlapper · Jun 20, 2015

So I was tightening my subframe bolts down after some maintenance and as I tightened the front bolts that attach the subframe to the frame the right side bolt snapped inside the frame. I did NOT torque these down very hard at all and am at a loss on how it broke this easily and how to get this thing out. Its killing me right now. I have tried the EZ out bit with a drill and no luck. Any help is appreciated

bradp51 · Jun 20, 2015

TankSlapper said:
So I was tightening my subframe bolts down after some maintenance and as I tightened the front bolts that attach the subframe to the frame the right side bolt snapped inside the frame. I did NOT torque these down very hard at all and am at a loss on how it broke this easily and how to get this thing out. Its killing me right now. I have tried the EZ out bit with a drill and no luck. Any help is appreciated

What torque were you tightening it to ?

I suggest drilling it out very slowly with plenty of lubricant. Drill smaller than the bolt so as not to destroy the thread. If you get all the way thru then the last bit of the bolt should turn back out.

It will be a slow tedious job though. Be patient otherwise you will make it worse.

Know what torque and using a torque wrench is the way to stop this from happening.

Good luck with it.

DynastySS · Jun 20, 2015

TankSlapper said:
So I was tightening my subframe bolts down after some maintenance and as I tightened the front bolts that attach the subframe to the frame the right side bolt snapped inside the frame. I did NOT torque these down very hard at all and am at a loss on how it broke this easily and how to get this thing out. Its killing me right now. I have tried the EZ out bit with a drill and no luck. Any help is appreciated

http://ducati1299.com/ducati-899/21064-motoholder-2-day-install-nightmare.html

Here you go, brother.

Good luck!

bp7178 · Jun 20, 2015

I think I might pull mine out and replace them with some stainless or grade 8 bolts.

If you remove the frame is the broken part all in the engine or does any of it protrude?

If the answer is no, I'd take it to a shop.

EDIT: I just saw that it was the front. I doubt you'd be able to remove the frame with it partially sticking out.

wilkson · Jun 20, 2015

I would say they snap for a reason . If I was to crash I would rather the bolts snapping rather than destroy the cases or the frame .

bp7178 · Jun 20, 2015

If it comes to that, State Farm can buy another.

fireman1251 · Jun 20, 2015

TankSlapper said:
So I was tightening my subframe bolts down after some maintenance and as I tightened the front bolts that attach the subframe to the frame the right side bolt snapped inside the frame. I did NOT torque these down very hard at all and am at a loss on how it broke this easily and how to get this thing out. Its killing me right now. I have tried the EZ out bit with a drill and no luck. Any help is appreciated

Get some experienced hands to help you, even if it means to throw some money at it. This is not hard to do if you know how but very easy to make a big mess of if you don't.

TankSlapper · Jun 21, 2015

Got it out! Had a small Heart attack there. Thanks for all the help guys. Used a drill bit then an EZ out and she came out after a lot more drilling then I felt comfortable with on a 20k bike. Now just waiting on the $16 replacement

jjsC6 · Jun 21, 2015

DynastySS said:
http://ducati1299.com/ducati-899/21064-motoholder-2-day-install-nightmare.html

Here you go, brother.

Good luck!

I looked at that link. What is an EDM?

al1surf · Jun 23, 2015

jjsC6 said:
I looked at that link. What is an EDM?

Electro Disintegration Machine..

Electro Arc | Tap Extractors

bradp51 · Jun 23, 2015

TankSlapper said:
Got it out! Had a small Heart attack there. Thanks for all the help guys. Used a drill bit then an EZ out and she came out after a lot more drilling then I felt comfortable with on a 20k bike. Now just waiting on the $16 replacement

Were you using a torque wrench ? And if so what is the torque for that bolt supposed to be ?

TankSlapper · Jun 23, 2015

Didn't have the toque wrench out yet. Was just getting it snug. I will be more cautious next time

bradp51 · Jun 23, 2015

TankSlapper said:
Didn't have the toque wrench out yet. Was just getting it snug. I will be more cautious next time

I have done the same but luckily not with this bike yet. Now have a really good torque wrench. Using anti sieze grease can help too to get them out later.

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