Finned Header Pipe Flange Nut Tool???

[Kev M]

I decided in a whim last night to finally try and replace the slappy chain on my wife’s R65 and I got it all stripped down EXCEPT, I can’t get the front cover off past the balance pipe. :eek And we’ve got a ride planned for this weekend.

ANYONE out there either know of a fast source for this tool (Bob’s BMW’s website says there on backorder, though I’m gonna call later today to confirm).

Anybody got some ideas???? :dunno

Kev

[GSTom]

Is that your closest dealer? When I bought mine, the local dealer had them in stock. (About $35 IIRC)

[Kev M]

Well, my CLOSEST dealer doesn't give a cr@p about airheads, or any bike they didn't sell new for that matter (they've only had the franchise about 2-3 years).

But, it's a moot point.

Just got off the phone with parts at BOB's (A real sweetheart named Debbie) and they informed me that the tools finally cleared customs and they have them in stock again!!!!!

So I'll have it in a day or so!

PHHHHEEEEWWWWWW...

Nevermind.

"We move from a story of tragedy impending to a story of a tragedy narrowly averted, another in our long list of tragedy songs this evening" Phil Lesh

Thanks anyway guys!!!

Kev

[88bmwJeff]

Whatever you do, DO NOT force the exhaust nut off. At most use a rubber mallet to break it free. If it does not break free after a few times, it MUST be cut of to avoid thread damage. Cutting them off is not that hard, but be carefull not to cut too deep. there are plenty of articles about this on line.

[Kev M]

Originally posted by 88bmwJeff
Whatever you do, DO NOT force the exhaust nut off. At most use a rubber mallet to break it free. If it does not break free after a few times, it MUST be cut of to avoid thread damage. Cutting them off is not that hard, but be carefull not to cut too deep. there are plenty of articles about this on line.

2 days of PB Blaster spray did the trick.

I DID use a small shop sledge on the end of the tool to jar them loose. It took one or two quick, relatively light taps and they came loose, then spun off like the top of a $2.00 bottle of wine :bliss

I'll give em a thick coat of anti-seize upon reassembly...

Thanks all.

Kev