Bolt maps

[grosbeak]

An idea that has served me well, with an update to make them more effective and longer-lasting.

https://youtu.be/f0pXv8pbVVg?si=cKJN41-uhXjkxuR5

[natalena]

Great video! The foam addition is a capital idea. Been using a variant of the idea, but like your reusable slant better .. probably add torque values written on the board if winter drags out. Thanks, Cheers

[grosbeak]

Thanks! I had thought about putting the tool sizes near each fastener - the torque specs are a great idea too!

[frankenduck]

Seems like overkill to me.

I know Ks well enough now to just throw every bolt in a paper bowl because I know where they go by heart but when I did my first K75RT fairing teardown I took each set of bolts off and put them in plastic bags with serially numbered Post-It notes. It made the re-install much easier with no confusion.

[frankenduck]

Torque spec cheat sheets:

2V: https://www.kbikeparts.com/classickbikes.com/ckb.tech/0.ckb.tech.files/torque/K75-K100_Torque_Specs.pdf

4V: https://www.kbikeparts.com/classickbikes.com/ckb.tech/0.ckb.tech.files/torque/4V_K__Torque_Specs.pdf

I print these, fold them half way, laminate them and keep them in my toolbox.

[natalena]

Thanks duckster, helpful info as this tip evolves from laying out bolts on paper to precision organization.

[grosbeak]

Seems like overkill to me.

I know Ks well enough now to just throw every bolt in a paper bowl because I know where they go by heart but when I did my first K75RT fairing teardown I took each set of bolts off and put them in plastic bags with serially numbered Post-It notes. It made the re-install much easier with no confusion.

Whatever works best for you. These work for me.

[Kaos]

I know Ks well enough now to just throw every bolt in a paper bowl because I know where they go by heart but when I did my first K75RT fairing teardown I took each set of bolts off and put them in plastic bags with serially numbered Post-It notes. It made the re-install much easier with no confusion.

"I think nobody knows more about bolts than I do",-   

Jokes aside. Usually getting the bolts out is the biggest issue. Dont have to map your bolts if you snap them.